Russell Bennett, B.Sc., LL.B. is an expert cannabis lawyer and mediator. He founded Cannabis Law in 2018 to help people solve their cannabis industry problems.
In the fourth edition, 2022/2023, Russell and co-author Professor Emeritus Alan Young are joined by research editor Tamar Friedman and welcome our new contributing editor, Ruth Chun!
This new edition features a revamped chapter on the Legislative History of the Cannabis Prohibition (1923-2018), which includes a detailed analysis of the former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King's xenophobic influences on creating Canada's first drug law against opium in 1908, adding cannabis in 1923, with an updated chapter on related cannabis case law and new annotations and commentary throughout.
This text book is essential on the bookshelves of anyone who wants to understand Canada's federal Act and Regulations. Published by LexisNexis Canada and now in the United States!
“Russell is an extremely passionate lawyer when it comes to Cannabis rights. He helped us so much when we were having issues with our landlord and municipality. He is very generous and down to earth. You feel that he really cares about you and the struggles you are going through. When it seemed like no one else was on our side, he was and we are so grateful. He was enormously helpful. Thank you so much!”
Heather Barnwell
Russell is an amazing resource for cannabis law. His knowledge is extensive and only unmatched by the loyalty and care he had for my case. I was put to ease knowing that Russell was on my side. He went over and above his duties and always had my best interests at heart. I would recommend his services.
Michelle Rabin
“You really want Russell on your side to fight for you, he’s literally your own advocate personified and someone who will represent you in the true meaning of the word – he’s a straight up phenomenal lawyer.”
James G. O’Hara
“Russell Bennett is a talented, experienced and dedicated lawyer working in the cannabis sector. His creative application over the years is noteworthy; including the documentary STONED: Hemp Nation on Trial 1998 and publication of Canada’s Cannabis Act: Annotation & Commentary 2019. We consult regularly on industry related projects and truly appreciate the legal work he has done for our company CannaSystems Canada Inc.”
Bruce Ryan CEO, CannaSystems.ca
“Russell is an excellent listener. He worked with me to understand my problems and to find a solution, with courtesy, respect and wisdom. I recommend him highly to anyone who needs a cannabis lawyer.”
SH, a personal medical cannabis grower and patient
I would like to thank Russell for his time and knowledge for helping send us at Rosin Unity in the right direction! Russell is a true OG when it comes to Cannabis Law. He's Passion over Greed! It's hard to find a lawyer so educated when it comes to the Laws about the amazing Cannabis Plant. I strongly recommend Russell for any of your Cannabis inquiries and questions. Thanks again Russell! Much love buddy.
Ryan Douglas
Russell is I wealth of legal knowledge when it comes to Cannabis law. He was quickly able to give me solutions for my by laws issues I've been having over my cannabis use in my condo. As a medical cannabis patient my condo corp is trying to prevent me from smoking my medicine in my own home. After a short conversation with RusselI he was able to send me in the right direction to resolving my issues. Thanks so much Russell!
Dustin Rivait
Cannabis Law in Canada – the Podcast, hosted by Russell Bennett
...For me, the live issue is access to medicine. There are still people in Canada, the second country to legalize cannabis almost five years ago, who are in pain, and who still cannot get access to the quality medicine they need at affordable (or better yet, free) prices, even after almost 5 years of legalization. What's going on here?
