Canada's cannabis industry is about to rapidly evolve as legalization comes into effect.
 
The federal government will legalize the sale of cannabis in Canada on October 17.  Find out about what regulations affect the sale of cannabis and how this emerging industry will affect employers and create business opportunities here in the Comox Valley.  
November 8 - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

THE PANEL

Peter Guo

BC Enterprise Risk Services Leader and BC Cannabis Industry Leader, MNP.
Peter Guo is MNP’s B.C. Leader for Enterprise Risk and Cannabis Industry Services. For 25 years, Peter has been providing risk management, consulting and assurance services to private and public organizations, helping them navigate through uncertainty by effectively managing risks, threats and vulnerabilities that could derail their success. MNP is a recognized leader in providing accounting, tax, financial and advisory services to the Canadian Cannabis sector and Peter leads the firm’s Cannabis practice in B.C. Since 2013, MNP’s professionals have worked with licensed producers, entrepreneurs and investors to establish leading practices and grow successful businesses in this emerging market.

Jon Pascoe

Jon Pascoe is a Comox Valley - based Fellow Certified Management Consultant – who specializes in human resources and governance.  He has a graduate degree in Medical Sociology/Health Care Administration, and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, Certified Health Executive and Recognized Excellence Expert.
 
Jon consults in Western Canada and internationally – including the Middle East in October/November.  Jon’s clients include high technology/start-up companies, regulatory professional associations, government and not-for-profit groups.
 
Jon has a special interest in working with clients to develop and implement human resources policies and procedures.  He has been approached many times in recent months to alert clients to the many employer- related implications of legalizing cannabis – within the context of managing drugs and alcohol in the workplace.