The federal government has begun a review of administrative burdens. By August 8, all departments will take stock of their operations in order to eliminate redundancies, simplify procedures, and promote innovation. This process offers hope to the cannabis industry, which is hoping for harmonization of excise stamps, elimination of double reporting between Health Canada and the CRA, and relaxation of packaging and labeling requirements.

The AQIC commissioned AppEco, a firm specializing in economic and strategic analysis, to conduct an in-depth study of Quebec's hemp and cannabis industry. The study reveals its growing importance within the Quebec economy, both in terms of jobs created and sustained and in terms of revenue for workers and the Quebec government.