Panel Discussion: Canada Up in Smoke? Debating the Impact of Cannabis Legalization
1 October 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Society of Neuroscience Graduate Students at Western University is hosting an upcoming panel discussion on the legalization of cannabis, due to take effect in October. The event will include experts from a range of fields, exploring the medical, legal, and ethical considerations of the new policy. The Rotman Institute of Philosophy and the Brain and Mind Institute are both co-sponsors of the event, and Rotman faculty member, Anthony Skelton, will act as the panel moderator.
This event is free and open to the public, but for planning purposes advance registration is requested.
PANELISTS
Terence Kernaghan, MPP – London North Centre, New Democratic Party of Ontario
Dr. Jibran Khokhar, PhD – Assistant Professor, University of Guelph, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Ruth Ross, PhD – Professor, University of Toronto, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Dr. Anthony Skelton, PhD (Panel Moderator) – Associate Professor, Western University, Department of Philosophy
Dr. Jonas Vanderzwan, MD – Medical Director, WeedMD
Event image credit: Erik F. Brandsborg – Røykring / Smoke ring (license)