Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
318 - HI, will the new market created by HC under the MMPR require the Licensed Producers to work with the PAAB?
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The Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch (HECSB) of Health Canada is responsible for the regulations and associated medicinal marihuana activities. All requests for clarification and complaints surrounding the advertising of medicinal marijuana should be directed to this Branch. As you may know, the primary basis of PAAB review is the Terms of Market Authorization (TMA). We've been informed that as medicinal marihuana is not an authorized health product and there will be no associated health claims, a TMA will not be issued. The PAAB will therefore not be reviewing advertising for medical marijuana. Note that advertisements for medical marijuana will be required to adhere to certain provisions of the Narcotic Control Regulations (NCR) and the Food and Drugs Act (FDA), regardless of the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR).
