WHERE AM I SUPPOSED
TO SMOKE?
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At FAIR Cannabis, we recognize the critical need for accessible and inclusive spaces where individuals can safely and responsibly consume cannabis. Despite the legalization of cannabis in Canada, many Canadians still face significant challenges when it comes to finding suitable places to enjoy cannabis due to restrictive regulations and social stigma.
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Due to laws and regulations against consumption spaces on multiple levels of government, there are currently a lack of decent smoking spaces available to cannabis consumers. Renters are often prohibited from smoking cannabis in their residences, leaving them with few options for private consumption.
Additionally, public consumption is heavily restricted, with regulations prohibiting smoking in parks, near businesses, and in many other outdoor spaces. This leaves cannabis consumers with limited choices and increases the likelihood of consuming in unsafe or inappropriate environments.
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WHY ARE CANNABIS LOUNGES IMPORTANT?
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Cannabis consumption lounges play a crucial role in promoting the freedom and well-being of Canadians in several ways:
Social Consumption: Cannabis consumption lounges provide a safe and social environment for individuals to consume cannabis, fostering community and reducing social stigma associated with cannabis use.


Alternative to Home Consumption: For individuals who are unable to consume cannabis at home due to rental agreements or living arrangements, legal consumption lounges offer a regulated alternative to public consumption.
Public Health and Safety: By providing a designated space for cannabis consumption, lounges help mitigate public health and safety concerns associated with consuming cannabis in public spaces such as parks or streets.


Education and Harm Reduction: Consumption lounges can serve as educational hubs, offering resources and information on responsible cannabis use, harm reduction strategies, and safe consumption practices.
Cultural and Social Integration: Consumption lounges can serve as spaces for cultural expression and social integration within the cannabis community, celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity.


Tourism and Economic Development: Cannabis tourism is a growing industry, and consumption lounges can attract visitors and boost local economies by providing a unique and regulated cannabis experience.
Reducing Law Enforcement Burden: By providing a legal and regulated space for cannabis consumption, lounges can reduce the burden on law enforcement resources and reduce illicit consumption in public places, as well as promote responsible consumption and adherence to age restrictions.


Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The emergence of cannabis consumption lounges creates opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry, with entrepreneurs developing new concepts and services to cater to consumer needs.
Cannabis consumption lounges offer a range of benefits for individuals, communities, and society as a whole, contributing to the normalization and responsible integration of legal cannabis into Canadian society.
LEGALIZE
CANNABIS
LOUNGES.
The Cannabis Act, which came into effect on October 17, 2018, legalized the possession, use, and sale of recreational cannabis for adults across Canada. It provides a framework for the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis products, including provisions related to licensing, packaging, labeling, and advertising.
While the Cannabis Act sets the federal framework for cannabis legalization, it allows provinces and territories to enact their own laws and regulations regarding certain aspects of cannabis, such as retail sales, distribution, and consumption.
As a result, the legality of cannabis consumption lounges may vary depending on the specific laws and regulations in each province or territory.
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Find information below about how to TAKE ACTION to legalize cannabis consumption lounges in your area!