This paper provides a general overview of Bill 26, Canada’s legalization of marijuana legislation, with a particular focus on the retail-related provisions. It also considers how these provisions will likely be affected and clarified by regulation amendments and policies from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Legalization of Marijuana program in Edmonton on May 17, 2018 and in Calgary on May 24, 2018.