A Langley, British Columbia, cannabis company got the green light from Health Canada to produce and sell cocaine earlier this month, but the province's Premier says he was unaware of the move, reported CityNews Vancouver.
B.C. Premier David Eby is now opposing the decision allowing Adastra Holdings Ltd. (OTCPK: XTXXF) (FRA: D2EP) to not only interact with up to 250 grams of cocaine but to possess, produce, sell and distribute up to 1,000 grams of psilocybin and psilocin as well.
"I understand that this company is indicating that Health Canada has given them some kind of authorization," Eby said on Thursday. "It is not part of our provincial plan. If Health Canada did, in fact, do this, they did it without engaging with the province and without notice to us. So we will get answers for British Columbians about this. This …