Global Cannabis Politics ft. Nathan Mison

This week we are breaking down behind the scenes look at when Canada legalized Cannabis and the forward look to global trade negotiations. We discuss: - How Canadians legalization violated international treaties - Why Consumption Lounges could be a massive opportunity - How future global regulations might not include the United States Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introducing Nathan Mison, President and Founder of Diplomat Consulting and Co-Chair of the National Cannabis Working Group 00:02:35 - From Ether Sales to Global Expansion: My Experience in the Canadian Cannabis Industry 00:05:02 - From Pastor to Cannabis Policy Committee 00:07:28 - The Political Sensitivities Surrounding Cannabis Legalization and its Economic Opportunities 00:09:56 - Scaling Canadian Businesses Internationally with Regulatory Frameworks 00:12:25 - The Benefits of a Diverse Voice in the Cannabis Industry and International Legalization Pressure 00:14:55 - The Complicated Puzzle of Cannabis Policy and Bureaucracy 00:17:23 - The Economics of Cannabis and Canada's Lessons for the World 00:19:57 - The Importance of Education in the Cannabis Industry 00:22:39 - The Evolution of Attitudes towards Cannabis and Alcohol in Policy Development 00:25:12 - Comparing the Cost of Alcohol and Cannabis, and the Challenges of Making Policy from a Common Understanding 00:27:30 - The Potential of Cannabis Tourism and Hospitality in the Market 00:30:18 - The Potential for Alcohol Companies to Partner with Cannabis Companies to Provide Cannabis Experiences and Increase Market Share 00:32:51 - The Incompatibility of Cannabis and Alcohol in Canada's Tourism and Hospitality Sector 00:35:26 - Opportunities and Challenges of Cannabis Hospitality and Tourism 00:37:51 - Farm Gates and Local Cannabis: Lessons from Canada and the US 00:40:29 - Potential Impact of EU GMP Standards on North American Cannabis Market 00:43:09 - Protectionism and the Global Cannabis Market 00:45:34 - The Future of Cannabis Industry and Cross-Border Branding 00:48:16 - Changes in the Government's Role in Marijuana Distribution 00:50:34 - The Insane Taxation on Cannabis in Canada and the US 00:52:57 - Economic Opportunity in the Cannabinoid Space 00:55:34 - Advocating for Federal Legalization and North American Perspective 00:58:10 - The Economic and Political Drivers of Cannabis Legalization in the United States 01:00:39 - The Influence of International Arrangements About Nathan Mison: Nathan Mison is a Founding Partner of Diplomat Consulting. As the former Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations at Fire & Flower, he was one of the first employees for the company, helping guide it through legalization and into its place as Canada’s largest independent cannabis retail company. Nathan is the co-chair of the National Cannabis Working Group for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Alberta Cannabis Council. founding member of NorthCanvas, an ancillary cannabis incubator, a member of the Alberta Cannabis Stakeholder Group and a founding member of the Alberta Cannabis Retailers Association. He has a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Alberta and has volunteered his time as the Past President of the Valley Zoo Development Society and is the co-founder of Politics on Tap. This show is presented to by 8th Revolution: At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in regard to the hemp & cannabis industry. Our forward-thinking team can diagnose, analyze & optimize every detailed nuance of your company to keep your business safe, smart, and profitable. Our flexibility and experience combined with ongoing research create unique insights into how to best grow your market share. Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney