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TORONTO, October 16 2018Ìý– As Canada takes this historic step, many people have lingering questions about the impact legal marijuana will have on our society. There is no doubt that the availability of pot in the open market is the subject of differing opinions, and 91ÑÇÉ« has the experts to discuss Ontario’s approach, the critical issues around public health, law enforcement, social justice and cannabis amnesty.

is an associate professor, emeritus of law atÌýÌý¾±²ÔÌý. He is an expert in criminal law and procedure, police administration and cannabis laws.

is a professor in the School of Health Policy and Management and global public health expert and international lawyer who has expertise on the UN drug control treaties and Canada's cannabis legalization plans.

91ÑÇÉ« champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

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TORONTO, August 14, 2018 ­­– Yesterday the Ontario government announced a new online retail model that will allow cannabis to be sold online and through private retailers. Under the new planned regulation, the Ontario Cannabis Store will provide an online platform for the sale which will be followed by a private retail model by April 1, 2019. Consumers 19 and older will be able to purchase cannabis via an online retail platform provided by the Ontario Cannabis Store.Ìý The OCS online channel will include a verification system that will ensure safe at-home delivery for cannabis products.

But what will the new provincial change for the sale of cannabis mean for public health?

is director of theÌýÌýand a professor of Global Health, Law, and Political Science at 91ÑÇÉ«. He is a public health expert and international lawyer who has expertise on the UN drug control treaties and Canada's cannabis legalization plans. One of Canada's most influential scholars in global health governance, law and policy, Hoffman has served as an advisor to several national governments, the UN and the WHO. He is available for interviews on:

• Government vs. private sale of cannabis: will the Ontario government’s new plan leave the public vulnerable to public health risk via gaps in standards of regulation?
• Can provincial changesÌýwhich allow private companies to operate marijuana stores, with the provincial government still managing distribution and online sales, still meet federal cannabis sale regulations?
• Commercialization vs. legalization: can the two co-exist?

91ÑÇÉ« champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media:ÌýFor interviews or to attend, please contact Anjum Nayyar, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 44543Ìýanayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Thursday September 14, 2017 –91ÑÇÉ« Professor Steven Hoffman is available for interviews about the House of Commons (HESA) about the international dimensions of cannabis legalization.

The House of Commons is holding hearings today on Bill C-45, an Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts.

As part of its study, the Committee is inviting Canadian individuals and organizations to provide written submissions that express their views on Bill C-45. The Committee also invited Canadians to request to appear as a witness before the Committee, either as an individual or as a representative of an organization.

, a professor in the School of Health Policy and Management cross-appointed to Osgoode Hall Law School, will be presenting his legal research on the Panel on International Considerations today.

He is available to speak about cannabis legalization, particularly the public health, regulatory and international dimensions.

Professor Hoffman is a key contributor to the . He is an international lawyer who has expertise on the UN drug control treaties and how Canada's cannabis legalization plans run up against them. He is also one of Canada's most influential scholars in global health governance, law and policy, having served as an advisor to several national governments, the UN and the WHO.

is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university –our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni. 91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contacts: Anjum Nayyar, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 44543. anayyar@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, Friday September 8, 2017 – The following 91ÑÇÉ« expert is available for interviews regarding Ontario’s approach to the federal legalization of cannabis.

, is a professor in the School of Health Policy and Management cross-appointed to Osgoode Hall Law School and a key contributor to the . Professor Hoffman is an international lawyer who has expertise on the UN drug control treaties and how Canada's cannabis legalization plans run up against them. He is also one of Canada's most influential scholars in global health governance, law and policy, having served as an advisor to several national governments, the UN and the WHO.

Steven Hoffman

Ìýis known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni.Ìý91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:

Anjum Nayyar, Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 44543, anayyar@yorku.ca

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