
Calgary
21-2500 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB
T2S 1X6
5873924660
Our name speaks to our desire to help Canadians 'turn over a new leaf' when it comes to the way they view and consume cannabis.. View details with Instaleaf.ca
Canadian Cannabis Has Added $43.5 Billion to Canada's GDP Since Legalization
Legalizing cannabis seemed like a risky bet for Trudeau over 3 years ago. However as we pass year 3 of legalization the industry seems to be in robust health! Consumption is widely accepted across the country and the sky has certainly not fallen as the reefer madness campaigners had wanted you to believe. In addition, Cannabis has contributed $43.5 B to Canada's GDP since legalization on October 17th, 2018 according to Deloitte.
Highlights from the Deloitte report:
Legal recreational cannabis sales have grown from $1.6B in 2018 to $3.9B in 2021. This is an increase of 143% and totals to over $11B in that time. It is also estimated an additional $29B was generated through capital expenditures in no small part to the large construction projects needed to develop the facilities to both grow and distribute cannabis across Canada.
Moreover, the industry has generated over 151,000 jobs and put over $15B into government coffers. Another way of looking at the economic contribution is that for every $1.00 of revenue or capital expenditure the industry adds $1.09 to Canada's GDP which shows a positive return which all successful industries need to have.
The $15B in tax revenue generated can be bro...
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05/07/19
11/03/19
Stopped in there today, good prompt service and knowledgeable staff. Pretty Good selection although sold out of some product.
27/02/19
The store is on the smaller side but usually has a good selection! Also, has an excellent location right on 4th St.
26/02/19
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Friendly and knowledgeable staff, convenient location close to the river. Can't beat the ease of shopping here.