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Ottawa, Ontario, April 2, 2024 – The Hashish Council of Canada (C3) is happy to announce the appointment of Paul McCarthy as its new President, efficient instantly. McCarthy brings greater than twenty years in public sector roles to C3, each as a public servant and senior coverage adviser supporting ministries equivalent to Work, Housing and Homelessness, Business, Setting and Veterans Affairs. He additionally held senior roles with a distinguished licensed Canadian producer, targeted on worldwide market growth and company coverage compliance. McCarthy brings a deep understanding of presidency work and coverage to C3.
Having efficiently navigated complicated regulatory landscapes for many years, McCarthy brings his information of extremely regulated industries to C3. His in depth expertise in negotiating agreements between public entities, indigenous organizations and numerous sectors, demonstrates his capacity to ascertain sturdy relationships and obtain balanced pursuits.
Rick Savone, President of the Hashish Council of Canada, expressed the Council's enthusiasm for McCarthy's appointment, saying, “We’re delighted to welcome Paul McCarthy as the brand new President of the Hashish Council of Canada Canada. His wealth of expertise and confirmed monitor report in coverage growth and stakeholder engagement make him instrumental in driving C3's annual strategic plan. We’re assured that beneath his management, C3 will proceed to be a number one voice in advocating for a thriving and accountable hashish trade.”
“There may be nice potential for the hashish sector to flourish in Canada. It might contribute to the nation's productiveness and supply good paying and sustainable jobs. This, nevertheless, can solely be realized by means of a reformed regulatory regime and the 'eradication of the illicit market,' stated Paul McCarthy, president of C3. “I look ahead to working in collaboration with the federal government and different stakeholders to make this trade the success story it may be.”
McCarthy's accomplishments embrace recognition for excellent public service in managing the British Columbia part of the Infrastructure Stimulus program that noticed a complete funding of $1.2 billion to finish 450 initiatives over a interval of of two years. As well as, throughout his time with Veterans Affairs, he led the redesign and enhancement of economic advantages for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, culminating within the Pension for Life which offers higher monetary safety for numerous households veterans
McCarthy's appointment marks an thrilling chapter for C3 because it continues to advance its mission to advertise a accountable and sustainable hashish trade in Canada. Please be a part of us in welcoming Paul McCarthy to his new position as President of the Hashish Council of Canada.
The Board thanks C3 Treasurer, Tamara Lovi, and Secretary, Elisabeth Sieber, for his or her service – each taking over the position of Interim Co-Government Administrators to make sure the graceful continuation of C3 operations throughout the transition interval.
