How can I currently access cannabis for medical purposes and will this change with legalization of recreational cannabis?

Under the current system, individuals that require cannabis for medical purposes must be authorized by a health care provider.  Sales are through federally-licensed producers only at this time.  This process is not changing when the Cannabis Act takes effect on October 17, 2018.   

There will be no medical retail licences issued at this time. Medical cannabis will continue to be sold directly by federally licensed producers only (with secure delivery by mail or courier) and any application to produce and sell medical cannabis must be made under the federal medical cannabis system.  The federal government has committed to conducting a review of the medical cannabis system in five years. 

Under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, individuals can also apply for a license to grow a specified number of plants for medical purposes or designate someone to grow on their behalf.     

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1. What is the current framework for cannabis use in the City of Revelstoke?
2. What is the process the City is undertaking to prepare for cannabis legalization on October 17, 2018?
3. How can residents of Revelstoke provide in input?
4. What is the federal government’s responsibility in cannabis sales and production?
5. What is the provincial government’s responsibility in cannabis sales and production?
6. What is the City’s responsibility in cannabis sales and production?
7. Why is it important for the City to pass local regulations prior to legalization?
8. Will residents have an opportunity to provide input if new cannabis-related businesses are proposed in the City?
9. What is the City able to regulate?
10. Where will cannabis be grown?
11. Will I be able to grow cannabis at home?
12. As a londlord or as part of a strata, what are my rights in terms of restricting cannabis cultivation on my property?
13. How can I currently access cannabis for medical purposes and will this change with legalization of recreational cannabis?
14. What about all of the existing cannabis retails stores / dispensaries? Are they legal?
15. Will “cannabis cafes” be legal once cannabis is legal?
16. Will cannabis edibles (food products) be legal?
17. Who will regulate cannabis sales?
18. How will cannabis retail stores obtain their product?
19. What happens when cannabis is legalized on October 17, 2018?
20. What are the ricks of cannabis use?
21. What are the economic impacts of cannabis-related businesses?
22. How can I open a cannabis business in Revelstoke?
23. When can private retailers apply for a license?
24. How can I purchase cannabis once legalized on October 17, 2018?
25. Where can I find more information on cannabis for medical and non-medical purposes?