A majority of Canadians consider the marijuana industry to be an important part of the country's economy—and they also expect to see the market play an even greater role in the future—according to a new survey.
The poll from Abacus Data, which was commissioned by the Canadian cannabis company Organigram Global, examined attitudes toward the industry just over 10 years after the country enacted adult-use legalization.
Asked about their perception of the significance of Canada's marijuana marketplace in the broader economy, 57 percent said it's currently an important contributor, with only 14 percent disagreeing.
What's more, with an upcoming federal election, 64 percent said they'd like to see the next administration takes steps to support the cannabis sector's growth. The polling firm noted that the "warmth toward government support of the cannabis industry also spans the political spectrum," as majorities of every major party in the country—from Liberals (68 percent) to Conservatives (64 percent)—said they were open to having the government bolster the cannabis industry.
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