Health Canada says a "range of measures" are in place to combat abuse of its medical cannabis growing regulations, which have recently come under fire from the mayor of Leamington, Ont.
In a statement on Wednesday, the agency also said it is "committed to working with all stakeholders to address issues of concern with its programs."
Mayor Hilda MacDonald is pushing the federal government to strengthen the rules around medical cannabis production, which she said is more loosely regulated than regular commercial operations and tied to a growing problem of illegal cannabis cultivation in the municipality.
She has launched a petition seeking reform on licensing and oversight, and wants Ottawa to give provinces and municipalities a role in regulation and enforcement.
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