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The use of medical marijuana has been legal in Canada since 2001, yet finding a doctor in Quebec who is willing to prescribe medical cannabis products for treatment of pain, nausea or anxiety remains a challenge.

Andrea Paine, national director of government relations for cannabis producer Aurora, spoke to cancer patients at the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre in Kirkland as part of the centre’s Evenings of Inspiration program, which is open to the community at large. Aurora is the second largest cannabis company in the world, with facilities in 25 countries, including 15 in Canada. One of its facilities is on Hymus Blvd. in Pointe-Claire.

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Last Thursday’s talk was titled Cannabis 101, but went beyond the explanation of the drug’s basics to delve into the complications encountered when trying to obtain medical cannabis products through the proper channels. Walking into one of the province’s SDQC distribution outlets to buy a product for medical purposes without the guidance of a medical professional is not advised.