More products are expected to arrive in January. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Edible cannabis products expected to arrive in La Ronge next week

Dec 18, 2019 | 1:48 PM

Chocolates, gummies and mints will be among the first new cannabis products to hit shelves at La Ronge’s Kiaro next week.

That’s according to Executive Vice-President Andrew Gordon, who said the company has been working closely with suppliers to make sure edibles are available to the public as soon as possible. In early January, he expects other products such as beverages, concentrates and topicals will begin arriving as well.

“Everything will be in child-resistant plain packaging, so it doesn’t appeal to children,” Gordon said. “There will be no alcohol added and we’ll really be making sure these are representative of the consumer demands around these products.”

Cannabis edibles, topicals and extracts were all legal as of Oct. 17, but there was a 60-day waiting period to allow Health Canada to review and approve products. For instance, Health Canada has implemented a limit of 10 milligrams of cannabis per unit per packet rule.

Gordon mentioned, however, producers have taken it a step further and will be selling edibles at the 2.5 to five milligram range. He said it will be important for consumers to be educated on the products and how effects can be different than smoking cannabis.

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“It’s really important to note that everyone’s tolerance levels are different,” Gordon said. “This is metabolized by the body in a different way. The onset is typically much slower than when you inhale cannabis.”

Since opening the store in La Ronge, Gordon noted business has been positive so far. He added staff continue to educate the public on the new brands and offerings, and that management has continued to work closely with municipal governments and local stakeholders.

With the arrival of new cannabis products, he expects more people to shift away from the illicit market, there will be more tax revenue and possibly even more jobs.

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derek.cornet@jpbg.ca

Twitter: @saskjourno