Bennett defends ‘strict rules’ for obtaining controlled substance licenses

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett defended what she said were “very strict rules” for obtaining a controlled substance license in Canada as question period resumed in the House of Commons on Monday. Criticized by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre after two B.C. companies announced they were given a license to sell cocaine in statements they later retracted, Bennett said licenses are only given for scientific or medical purposes.