Health Canada says a "range of measures" are in place to combat abuse of its medical cannabis growing regulations, which have recently come under fire from the mayor of Leamington, Ont. LISTEN: Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald on her cannabis petitionWindsor Morning 7:58 Cannabis Petition Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald sounds frustrated about a problem growing in her community. The vast majority of medical marijuana users access the regular commercially grown product, but about 10 per cent avail of the medical personal use program, according to Health Canada. Health Canada 'prepared to act' on cannabis complaintsIn its statement, Health Canada said it takes all complaints seriously and is "prepared to act" on any evidence of growers not respecting the conditions of their registration. Evidence shared with Health Canada by law enforcement as a result of charges laid following a law enforcement investigation may be helpful in this regard."

Source: CBC News May 26, 2021 18:39 UTC