Introduction, Land Acknowledgment, and Agenda

9:30am

Rick Savone (Aurora), George Smitherman (C3), Ika Washington (Diversity Talks)

Remarks from the Cannabis Caucus

9:40-10:35am

Scott Reid, MP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston (Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair) and Patrick Weiler, MP for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast

Current Political and Public Opinion Context

10:35-10:55am

David Coletto (Abacus Data)

Briefing on C3 Constitutional Case and QA

11:20-11:45am

Adam Goldenberg (McCarthy Tetreault)

Update on Excise, Mark-Ups and Fees Report and QA

11:45-12:10am

Fred O’Riordan (EY)

Morning Recap

1:30pm

Ika Washington (Diversity Talks) and George Smitherman (C3)

Expanding Patient Access to Medical Cannabis

1:45-2:45pm

Carole Chan (High Hopes/Vivo Harm Reduction), Joanne Di Nardo (Arthritis Society), Daphnée Elisma (Aube : la voix des patients), Rahim Dhalla (Hybrid Pharm)

Preparatory Session for Delegation Meetings

2:45-3:00pm

Pierre Killeen and George Smitherman (C3)

Cannabis Strategy Table and QA

3:30-4:15pm

Eric Costen (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)

Operational Plan for Delegations

4:15-4:45pm

Pierre Killeen and George Smitherman (C3)

Closing Remarks

4:45pm

Ika Washington (Diversity Talks)

C3 Annual General Meeting

5:00-6:15pm

Registration & Delegation Meetup

7:30am, Andaz Byward Market

Lobby Day Meetings

8:30am - 5pm, Parliament Hill

Make your voice heard! We'll be meeting with as many MPs and decision-makers as possible to push for the urgent change we need to ensure the financial viability of the sector.

Closing Reception

5-8pm, Andaz Byward Market

Invite your MP and join us for a final opportunity to network and socialize.

FEATURED

4th Anniversary Social

October 17, 7:30-11:30pm, Lowertown Brewery and Sens House

Mark the 4th anniversary of cannabis legalization with C3! The evening event will feature food, music and a live performance from Ashley MacIsaac.

Proceeds will be donated to support medical cannabis advocacy in Ukraine. Tickets $5 or by donation.

2-day Conference

Includes access to the full conference program, 4th anniversary social, Lobby Day and closing reception.

C3 Members $299

C3 Member 3-pack $699

Non-Members $349

Non-Member 3-pack $799