Okanagan cannabis enthusiasts, unite: this 4/20 is extra special.

The B.C. Cannabis Summit kicked off on Wednesday at Eldorado Resort, bringing together industry experts, vendors, and the public to talk all things green. It is hosted by and BC Craft Farmers Co-op (BCCFC).

Says ACCRES Executive Director Jaclynn Pehota: 害羞草研究所淲hat better place to host an important Canadian cannabis summit and celebrate 4/20 than B.C.?

害羞草研究所淚n addition to marking three years of cannabis legalization, the Summit is a significant coming-out celebration for B.C.害羞草研究所檚 legendary network of cannabis experts. We are ready to present solutions to decision-makers at all levels of government that can create thousands of B.C. jobs over the next five years.害羞草研究所�

Some event highlights will include Indigenous government and women害羞草研究所檚 leadership panels, Keynote remarks from Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran and former Westbank First Nation Chief Roxanne Lindley, and B.C. Member of Parliament discussions on Canada害羞草研究所檚 Cannabis Act.

B.C. Craft Farmers Co-op President Tara Kirkpatrick said that events like the summit help neutralize the institutional stigma that often still remains around cannabis use.

害羞草研究所淭he BC Cannabis Summit will demonstrate that our province害羞草研究所檚 craft farmers, processors and independent retailers are job creators, small businesses, innovators and engines of sustainable economic growth that can support Canada害羞草研究所檚 post-pandemic recovery.

害羞草研究所淲e need to normalize cannabis production as a positive agriculture activity.害羞草研究所�

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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