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/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Demystifying the Smoke and Mirrors of Cannabis/


TORONTO, April 16, 2018 /CNW/ -

What:

A Breathing Policy Forum tackling the pressing issue of cannabis legalization in Ontario.



Who:

Hosted by The Lung Association ? Ontario in partnership with the Ted Rogers Leadership Centre and Global Public Affairs.


Tom Clark, Chairman, Global Public Affairs


George Habib, President & CEO, The Lung Association ? Ontario


Dr. Chris MacDonald, Director, Ted Rogers Leadership Centre


Jennifer Macey, Vice President, Ipsos Public Affairs, Health Research Institute


Michael Nashat, President & CEO, Terrascend


Jessica Neuwirth, Retail Marijuana Education & Youth Prevention Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment


Laura Pisko, Director, Health Protection, Policy and Programs, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care


Steve Naraine, Director of Aether Research


Sabrina Ramkellawan, Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Terrascend



Why:

With the imminent legalization of cannabis, this forum is an opportunity to present and discuss varying perspectives on the many issues and challenges Ontario will be facing including health risks, sale and distribution, regulations, perceptions around usage and working with licensed producers.

When:

Thursday, April 19 from 8:30 a.m. ? 11:00 a.m.



Where:

Ryerson University ? Ted Rogers School of Management, 55 Dundas Street West, 7th Floor, Room TRS 1-148 (The Commons), Toronto, ON M5G 2C3



Full Agenda



8:30 a.m. 

Welcome - George Habib


8:35 a.m.

Setting the Context - Chris MacDonald


8:40 a.m.

Colorado's Experience with the Legalization of Cannabis -   
Jessica Neuwirth


8:50 a.m.

Cannabis Regulation ? Laura Pisko


9:00 a.m.

Cannabis: the Product, the Industry and Recreational Use -
Steve Naraine


9:10 a.m.

Social Insights ? Jennifer Macey


9:20 a.m.

Corporate Social Responsibility - Michael Nashat


9:30 a.m.

How Licensed Producers are Advocating for Patients -
Sabrina Ramkellawan


9:40 a.m.

Break


9:55 a.m.

Panel Discussion - Moderated by Tom Clark


10:55 a.m.

Closing Remarks

 

SOURCE Ontario Lung Association


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