Legal Cannabis: What you need to know

Canada is legalizing cannabis but there is still much to learn. Join our Community Dialogues event in Stratford and get the information you need on this hot-button topic with industry insiders. Michelle Davis and James Eaves will discuss legislation, access to and responsible use of medical cannabis, as well as innovations in the cannabis industry and how it all relates to our community.

About the speakers

Michelle Davis is the Community Engagement Specialist at Canada’s largest licensed producer of cannabis for medical purposes and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science. She educates and builds meaningful relationships with patient organizations, caregivers, social services providers and more, furthering the public's understanding of quality cannabis products, services and therapeutic applications. She also builds awareness of Canada's medical cannabis system and associated healthcare resources.

James Eaves received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California at Davis. He he is a Full Professor of Management at Université Laval in Quebec, where he teaches MBA courses related to processes companies can use to develop more impactful R&D programs. His research focuses on how new methods and technologies can be used to improve the quality and sustainability of cannabis production. He is regularly invited to speak about the topic at conferences and with journalists across North America. 

Presented in partnership by the Stratford Public Library and the (newly renamed!) Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business at the University of Waterloo.