Pubdate: Sat, 16 Sep 2017 Source: Toronto Star (CN ON) Copyright: 2017 The Toronto Star Contact: http://www.thestar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456 Author: Colin Whitworth Page: IN 11 ILLEGAL POT SUPPLY WILL CONTINUE Although I would prefer a wider storefront distribution scheme that includes private dispensaries, I am OK with the government's initial plan for marijuana distribution. The coverage of the announcement mostly glosses over an important point: Online sales will be immediate, as soon as it is legalized. Online shopping is old hat to most people and buying marijuana online is easy. Existing sites that cater to medical marijuana smokers categorize marijuana by the ways you consume it, and then by strains, usually with detailed descriptions of the effects and potency. Most sites include helpful user reviews. Ordering online also offers discretion and will give a needed boost to Canada Post. But the big benefit of online sales is that it makes marijuana available everywhere, not just where the province decides to open a dispensary. Colin Whitworth, Toronto - --- MAP posted-by: Matt