A couple of factors have influenced the cost per gram. Initially, Health Canada controlled the cost and they had capped it. When the regulations changed in 2014, the cap was no longer there and it turned into a free market. The cost per gram varies according to the strain of marijuana based on the percentage of THC or other products in the marijuana. It goes anywhere from $7 or $8 per gram up to $20 per gram depending on the strain you buy. The Auditor General in his report highlighted that we had not capped the price per gram. That was correct. It's something that we've been asked to look at as part of the research by Minister Hare. We want to look at the best strains and whether there is any cost-effectiveness when it comes to these strains.
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