Advisory
Owen connects business strategy, public communication, and policy research to help the cannabis industry grow ethically. The work turns values into decisions people can see, understand, and trust.
Build a viable cannabis business with a clear public benefit. Connect products, partnerships, and market strategy to patient needs, community relationships, and responsible practice.
Make the public case for cannabis with clear evidence and credible stories. Address stigma and legitimate concerns through communication grounded in what the organization actually does.
Find the gap between stated values and everyday decisions. Review how products, marketing, workplace practices, and community relationships affect people, then set priorities for improvement.
Policy & research
Understand the rule, the evidence, the people affected, and the available options. Receive a concise review, recommended next steps, and a leadership briefing.
Develop an evidence-based position for a consultation, proposed rule, or public debate. Receive a draft submission and supporting briefing notes.
Investigate a defined question before making a decision. Receive findings, practical options, and a written brief or report.
Owen’s position is that prohibition left cannabis with a moral burden that legalization has not resolved. Lasting reform requires changing public opinion as well as policy. His approach challenges growth strategies centred on tax relief, prioritizing patient access, responsible conduct, and a public-interest case for expanding the industry.
Direct conversation
Bring a question about cannabis, a business decision, or an advocacy challenge. A focused conversation can help you understand the options and choose your next step.
Experience
More than twenty years across patient access, cannabis advocacy, law reform, business, and public education. You work directly with Owen. About Owen
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