Global Cannabis Politics ft. Nathan Mison

Описание: This week we are breaking down behind the scenes look at when Canada legalized Cannabis and the forward look to global trade negotiations.

We discuss:

How Canadians legalization violated international treaties
Why Consumption Lounges could be a massive opportunity
How future global regulations might not include the United States

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introducing Nathan Mison, President and Founder of Diplomat Consulting and Co-Chair of the National Cannabis Working Group
00:02:35 - From Ether Sales to Global Expansion: My Experience in the Canadian Cannabis Industry
00:05:02 - From Pastor to Cannabis Policy Committee
00:07:28 - The Political Sensitivities Surrounding Cannabis Legalization and its Economic Opportunities
00:09:56 - Scaling Canadian Businesses Internationally with Regulatory Frameworks
00:12:25 - The Benefits of a Diverse Voice in the Cannabis Industry and International Legalization Pressure
00:14:55 - The Complicated Puzzle of Cannabis Policy and Bureaucracy
00:17:23 - The Economics of Cannabis and Canada's Lessons for the World
00:19:57 - The Importance of Education in the Cannabis Industry
00:22:39 - The Evolution of Attitudes towards Cannabis and Alcohol in Policy Development
00:25:12 - Comparing the Cost of Alcohol and Cannabis, and the Challenges of Making Policy from a Common Understanding
00:27:30 - The Potential of Cannabis Tourism and Hospitality in the Market
00:30:18 - The Potential for Alcohol Companies to Partner with Cannabis Companies to Provide Cannabis Experiences and Increase Market Share
00:32:51 - The Incompatibility of Cannabis and Alcohol in Canada's Tourism and Hospitality Sector
00:35:26 - Opportunities and Challenges of Cannabis Hospitality and Tourism
00:37:51 - Farm Gates and Local Cannabis: Lessons from Canada and the US
00:40:29 - Potential Impact of EU GMP Standards on North American Cannabis Market
00:43:09 - Protectionism and the Global Cannabis Market
00:45:34 - The Future of Cannabis Industry and Cross-Border Branding
00:48:16 - Changes in the Government's Role in Marijuana Distribution
00:50:34 - The Insane Taxation on Cannabis in Canada and the US
00:52:57 - Economic Opportunity in the Cannabinoid Space
00:55:34 - Advocating for Federal Legalization and North American Perspective
00:58:10 - The Economic and Political Drivers of Cannabis Legalization in the United States
01:00:39 - The Influence of International Arrangements


About Nathan Mison:

Nathan Mison is a Founding Partner of Diplomat Consulting. As the former Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations at Fire & Flower, he was one of the first employees for the company, helping guide it through legalization and into its place as Canada’s largest independent cannabis retail company. Nathan is the co-chair of the National Cannabis Working Group for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Alberta Cannabis Council. founding member of NorthCanvas, an ancillary cannabis incubator, a member of the Alberta Cannabis Stakeholder Group and a founding member of the Alberta Cannabis Retailers Association. He has a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Alberta and has volunteered his time as the Past President of the Valley Zoo Development Society and is the co-founder of Politics on Tap.



This show is presented to by 8th Revolution:

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