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Trump’s push to reschedule marijuana could accidentally trigger the biggest green rush in U.S. history — or create a total regulatory mess. This week on Cannabis Legalization News, we break down what’s really happening with Schedule III, what it means for cannabis businesses, and why the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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Learning from the North: Cannabis Legalization Insights from Canada 🇨🇦

In this episode of Cannabis Legalization News, hosted by Tom from CannabisIndustryLawyer.com, the focus is on the latest happenings and significant news around federal policies on cannabis, emphasizing three major stories involving Kellyanne Conway, Ben Carson, and a Yahoo Finance article about Donald Trump and Schedule III. The episode features a lively discussion about the Marigold Festival in Pekin, Illinois, examining local cannabis dispensaries and marketing strategies. A major highlight is a guest appearance by Harrison Jordan from Substance Law, who provides an in-depth look at Canada’s journey to cannabis legalization, its federal and provincial regulations, and how the U.S. can learn from it. The episode also touches on the disparities in cannabis culture and business regulations between the U.S. and Canada, the challenges and opportunities within the industry, particularly concerning social equity, and the ongoing impact of federal policy—or the lack thereof—on the U.S. cannabis market.

00:00 Welcome to Cannabis Legalization News
00:19 Federal Policy and Cannabis
01:27 Marigold Festival Highlights
02:22 Building Permit Updates
03:06 Marketing Strategies for Local Dispensary
04:56 Trump and Federal Marijuana Regulations
06:46 Hemp vs. Marijuana Debate
08:14 Political Influences on Cannabis Legalization
11:15 Comparing US and Canadian Cannabis Laws
15:45 The Role of Big Alcohol and Big Pharma
24:34 Insights from Canadian Cannabis Lawyer
34:38 Collaborative Approach and Historical Context
36:55 Federalism Principles in the US and Canada
39:19 Licensing and Regulation in Canada
52:13 Cannabis Culture and Entry into the Industry
54:50 Legalization Challenges and Social Equity
59:31 Comparing US and Canadian Cannabis Policies
01:13:44 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information

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