It'll be a couple of weeks before findings from the government's marijuana legalization task force are released.
The team behind the report says it's in the process of being translated from English into French and that they plan to make it public in mid-December.
However, a report by the Globe and Mail cites sources as saying the framework is expected to include a heavily regulated production system that will, at least at first, favour existing medical marijuana producers.
That's something that has caused concern for one writer and activist. Sarah Hanlon believes access to more, smaller producers could provide a more diverse industry with more personalized service. She says there are shops that provide other things, like acupuncture and aroma therapy. "There's this whole grassroots movement that is really holistic in its approach and I would hate to see that go down the drain," Hanlon explains.
The paper also reports that the task force has worked under the idea that all producers should be licensed except for, potentially, small home growing operations.
Hanlon believes it's a move that makes sense.
"In the grassroots community, people have grown their own the cannabis...it will continue to happen," she says. "I think it's smart that the government recognizes that and is going to provide framework so that people are held accountable and are doing it the right way."
So far, there's been little indication on the what the minimum age for legal purchase will be.
Health Canada has suggested 25, citing research that suggests early cannabis use can be detrimental to brain development. Hanlon believes the minimum age should be closer to 18 or 19.
She makes the comparison to alcohol and tobacco. "We tell people it's probably not best for them before 25 but we let them make that decision for themselves as an adult."