David Sparling | Canada's new marijuana laws must attend to business

Canada’s federal government is moving towards liberating strict laws on the distribution and use of marijuana, which may boost the economy.

Professor David Sparling, Chair of Agri-Food Innovation and Regulation at Ivey, spoke with CBC News about the international opportunity and explosive industry growth that marijuana legalization represents for Canada.

"We are sitting in a place where we actually can be a leading supplier, if we act quickly," said Sparling.

He noted that to ensure a successful recreational marijuana industry, time needs to be allotted for experimenting with the creation of good product by importing the best genetics from around the world.