It's the day some have been waiting decades for while others have only recently started to follow. Cannabis is now legal to consume in Canada, fulfilling a major Liberal campaign promise that saw Justin Trudeau become Prime Minister.

The promise was to legalize cannabis, regulate the sale and as a result, destroy the dangerous underground market. Critics have said it will do nothing to deter the criminal market and will only allow adults to purchase from stores while youth seek other avenues.

The other side of the story is the potential revenue that the federal and provincial governments will see. Millions of dollars are expected to be generated from the tax on cannabis. In Saskatchewan there will be three taxes, one charged to the grower and then PST and GST on the final sale to the consumer.

While now legal to purchase and consume, it might be a little difficult to find. The SLGA has suggested that only 20% of licensed dispensaries in the province will be open and those who are ready, might be sold out quickly due to high demand and low availability of product.

Impaired driving is said to be the number one concern as the sun rises on a new industry in Canada. Saskatchewan already has a major issue with impaired driving and the legalization of cannabis is serving to increase that concern. SGI and police have embarked on a major campaign to try and let people know about the risks associated with driving while impaired.

Officials are also reminding users that there are rules for consuming cannabis and it's not a free for all. You cannot consume in public and can only possess 30 grams of dried cannabis. A pamphlet was mailed out earlier this month to serve as a reminder of what is and isn't allowed or you can click here for a quick link from the provincial government.