Mr. Speaker, once again, protecting the health and safety of Canadians is a top priority for our government, and home growing will help displace the underground market in Canada. It will also create a legal source for those who will not have access to intermediate sources, such as provincial or territorial stores or online platforms. We are also following the advice of the task force and various experts, and our approach is consistent with that adopted by other states. We are satisfied that this is the right approach.
In the House of Commons on June 14th, 2018. See this statement in context.