Project Cann-L is intended to assess the feasibility and the potential impact of a model for regulating the consumption of cannabis through its sale on a non-profit basis in the city of Lausanne.
The Cann-L model draws its inspiration from a similar venture in Quebec, which is currently considered the “gold standard” for cannabis legalisation in terms of public health. The model effectively eliminates any profit motive (and associated incentives) so as to ensure a strong focus on advising participants on health and social issues. The Lausanne project also aims to involve a sufficient number of participants to make it possible to study the influence of the pilot trial on the black market.