Why did Health Canada recently amend the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR)?
A1. The second phase of the amendments (Phase one took place in December 2003) is based on a broad review of the MMAR. The main objective was to respond to concerns raised by stakeholders to the medical marihuana program. The amendments are designed to streamline the process for applying; enable police to access information to prevent unnecessary law enforcement action; and move the medical marihuana program toward a more traditional health care model.
