Legalizing cannabis was supposed to spark a revolution — a bold new era of progress, opportunity and transformation. Instead, it began a complicated journey marked by significant achievements but also frustrating setbacks. Canada’s legalization has shifted both the culture and the industry, paving the way for innovative products, strict quality standards and a burgeoning community of consumers. But several remaining hurdles make it hard for the legal industry to realize its full potential and, as legalization was supposed to do, eliminate the illegal cannabis industry.
