This is a major, major change in the law. That requires a lot of reorientation in the system,” Goodale told reporters.
"Some provisions of the proposed Cannabis Act would come into force at royal assent, while others would take effect on a prescribed date — or possibly in phases."
If it is May, then marijuana could be in retail outlets in July. If the Senate waits until the very end of the sitting, likely the end of June, sales may not begin until September.
I wonder what the major major changes are?