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Better Safe Than Sorry? Ethical Issues On The Legalization Of Recreational Cannabis In Canada

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  • MURESANU Doina

    (Management Department, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Canada)

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On October 17, 2018, the law of the legalization of recreational cannabis comes into force in Canada. Considered by some to be a marked gesture of irresponsibility and political calculation on the part of the Government of Canada, or applauded by others, this event does not go unnoticed. This paper sets out to present the path to the legalization of cannabis in Canada, the main articles of the law on cannabis, but especially the ethical issues related to this legalization. Indeed, the legalization of cannabis was one of the Liberal Party's flagship promises during the federal election race in Canada in 2016. Having won the elections by becoming a majority in Parliament, the Liberal Party of Canada will have to keep its promise. Yet, there are several ethical issues on the horizon: protecting young consumers or encouraging consumption? Resolving some societal problems related to addiction or their aggravation? Profitability for the government or deficit? Positive or negative impacts on the organizations management? Here are questions whose answers remain to be validated by time. This paper is a work in progress one. It represents a personal reflection of the author. It is not based on a comprehensive literature review and does not claim to be standard scientific research.

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  • MURESANU Doina, 2019. "Better Safe Than Sorry? Ethical Issues On The Legalization Of Recreational Cannabis In Canada," Annals of Faculty of Economics, University of Oradea, Faculty of Economics, vol. 1(1), pages 342-349, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ora:journl:v:1:y:2019:i:1:p:342-349
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    Keywords

    recreational cannabis legalization; Government of Canada; ethical issues; impact on organizations.;
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    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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