In October 2018, Canada legalized cannabis after decades of prohibition. The goals were to improve safety, public health and curb the illegal market. There were great expectations for a thriving cannabis industry.

What’s changed in the industry since legalization? What challenges does it still face? And where does it go next?

Solomon Israel, a journalist covering the cannabis industry for MJBizDaily, explains.

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