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Trends in commercial transportation

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Category: Legal Forum

Despite the various prohibitions in the Cannabis Act regarding possession and distribution, the actual commercial transportation of cannabis remains largely unregulated.

Prior to the retail stores, cannabis in Ontario could only be purchased online. However, new retail stores will create new opportunities for the transportation sector.

Key cannabis industry players partner with security companies to transport their product. For example, Canopy Growth partnered with Brink’s Co. secure logistics
and cash management.15 Canopy Growth is also working with 3SixtySecure Corp., for the transportation of its products.16

The potential for a hijacking or theft of a cannabis shipment is great as it has a high value to weight ratio and is easily moved. Carriers must consider security measures when transporting cannabis. Transportation companies emerging onto the market are erring on the side of caution by utilizing: Unmarked trucks; Armoured trucks; Low key routes (where the driver is unaware of the route); Two personnel per truck; Armed drivers; Enhanced driver training; and Geotracking
shipments.

Predictions are that such enhanced security measures would exceed any regulations that might be passed.

Another issue for carriers is climate. Presumably, one of Health Canada’s major concerns with moving cannabis is quality control. Since October 17, 2018, there
have been recalls of recreational cannabis due to mould.17 It is easy to see why climate-controlled trailers are critical for the transportation of cannabis.