The debate in Canada centers around the current 10 mg THC limit per package of cannabis edibles. Public health professionals resist industry calls to increase this limit, while the Cannabis Council of Canada suggests a 100 mg limit, aligning with California's laws. Research indicates that infrequent consumers feel effects at low doses, raising concerns about overconsumption and child safety. However, higher limits could reduce prices, encouraging legal market transition and offering harm reduction through child-proof packaging and public education. The author leans towards increasing the limit to 100 mg, with the possibility of future increases after evaluation.

Daniel Bear criticizes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for not decriminalizing cannabis in the interim period before its planned legalization on July 1, 2018. Bear argues that continuing to arrest individuals for cannabis possession is harmful and inconsistent with the goals of legalization. He suggests that a temporary decriminalization would protect users without significantly benefiting the black market, which already exists under prohibition. Bear references Trudeau's admission that cannabis is not being regulated appropriately and the disproportionate enforcement against people of color, urging for immediate action to prevent further injustices.