Canadian marijuana stocks got a boost Monday following reports that the federal government will introduce a bill next month that aims to legalize pot by July 1, 2018.
Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) were up 10.12 per cent, or $1.00, to $10.88 per share in late morning trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Aphria (TSX:APH) was up 5.81 per cent, or 36 cents, to $6.56 per share.
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Aurora Cannabis (TSXV:ACB) was up 10.09 per cent, or 23 cents, to $2.51.
Citing senior federal sources, CBC News and the Globe and Mail reported that the Liberal government is planning to table legislation ahead of April 20, a symbolic date on which festivals are held annually across the country by marijuana enthusiasts.
