Canadian Strain (2019) - full transcript
When cannabis becomes legal in Canada, boutique weed dealer Anne Banting is swiftly run out of business by the biggest gangsters in town - the government.
The Royal
Canadian Mounted Police,
the RCMP, the Mounties,
a symbol to all a world
of justice and principle,
courage and courtesy.
Mounties in plainclothes
enforce the federal drug
and narcotic laws.
The dope peddler casually
lights a cigarette
and throws the empty box away.
The new recreational
cannabis regime
will officially come into force
on October 17th of this year.
Every dog has its
day and Cona has had hers,
at least with the RCMP.
The three year old
German Shepherd
trained to sniff for
drugs including marijuana
is being replaced.
Well the new marijuana laws
definitely have changed
the rules for us.
I'm your drug dealer Luke.
It's never gonna happen.
4640 Paradise,
this is code four.
My usual order there Bunk?
No, I got plenty.
I'm actually here as a friend,
well and future husband.
They gave us specific
orders to shut down
anything that's
not government run.
I guess you'll be
buying elsewhere.
I can't be seen buying pot.
I don't have a prescription.
How're you okay with this?
You're a traitor to the cause.
And you wonder why
I'm not interested.
Ours is a love of the
ages like Romeo and Juliet.
What am I supposed to do this?
Break it up.
Not too fine, she's
got arthritis.
I'm discreet.
And we're not stupid,
you're known Anne.
I mean I'm not gonna
bust your door down
but some cop wanting to
increase their quota might.
Right.
Everybody wants to smoke
but nobody wants it
in their backyard.
Whoa, what's this?
You're growing now?
Come on, relax.
It's just a couple of plants.
This is Maryline.
Say hi.
Ma'am.
It's fucking ridiculous.
I mean, I fought
for legalization.
I should be
celebrating on Monday
not looking over my
fucking shoulder.
Anne, I need
you out or I need the rent.
Are you kidding me?
You're broke drug dealer?
I deal weed Luke not heroin.
It's the McDonalds of drugs.
You know, I heard
that Winnipeg is nice
this time of the year.
Here in Winnipeg
is International Airport.
Some people call it the Taj
Mahal of the Canadian prairies.
No matter how you look at
it, Winnipeg is growing up.
I'm sorry to be a bummer,
but it's time to move on.
I thought you weren't giving up.
You know, I'm glad that
we're communicating so openly.
It's the foundation of
any strong relationship.
Ma'am.
Where have you been?
You're late.
You know I like mine
before breakfast.
Bus troubles.
Why don't you Uber?
Kidnapper express,
no thank you.
Oh, my super like said hello.
He could be a serial killer.
Seriously he doesn't
even need to stalk you.
He just needs a Tinder profile.
Oh, wants to meet
this afternoon.
He's hungry.
You know what serial
killers have in common?
They're all white and
they're all clean looking.
Well, I find them to be very
polite and eager to please.
And they really love gilfs.
What's a gilf?
Grandma I'd like to...
Still so weird.
'Cause I'm old?
No, you're just
so open about it.
Well, we Canadians
like to keep our drugs
and our fucking
behind closed doors.
Yeah, got it.
Here.
No, big day, lots of deliveries.
If you wanna Netflix and chill
with Ted Bundy that's on you.
Bonus, penis pic.
Oh god!
Fuck me.
Oh fuck it, I've
had a good life.
Here, I'll ask him if
he's a serial killer
just so you don't have
to worry about me.
Great.
As weed is set to
become legal across Canada,
lineups are already forming
in front of CDCBO stores
across the province with
demand already threatening
to outstrip supply.
So the government
finally did it.
Yep.
They managed to take
the fun out of legal weed.
I was so excited about it.
Until our nanny state of
the government stepped in.
This gonna affect you, how?
I'll be okay.
I'll keep a low profile.
Not take on any new clients
but everyone's regulars,
so it's fine.
Well, my love, I
won't be on Monday.
Why?
Shoppers is carrying it.
So?
I have a points card
and with the amount I smoke
I'll been racking them up.
You're leaving me for points?
Hey, that shit adds up.
I've been with you for years.
I've helped you manage pain
and if it wasn't for me,
you'd probably be
addicted to painkillers.
Business is business.
You were an activist.
You're like in jail for
a while or something.
You're seriously gonna buy
from some faceless
capitalists assholes?
Do you have a points program?
No.
Do you have a loyalty program?
What about LSD?
LSD?
You know I only sell weed.
Then you've got a problem.
But you're a smart girl.
You'll figure something out.
Thanks, grandma.
Diaper weed?
I told you I don't give a
fuck about your IT issues.
I lost millions because you
couldn't make the trade.
I want you to make good, or
I'm gonna go with someone
who doesn't have
fucking dial up.
No peeking.
Don't flatter yourself.
Fuck!
Ground as per request.
Thank you.
Someone doing what I asked.
You want a job?
No.
I'm good.
What?
No line, no peeking.
I'm the government mafia man,
those fuckers, they
take no prisoners.
I'm hoping for loyalty
from my customers.
Fucking brilliant, loyalty.
I love it.
You'd love my old man.
Oh hey, check out this new app.
It's like the Tinder of weed.
I can choose from
like 300 varieties
and it's delivered in an
hour, just swipe right.
Now I'm not gonna stand in
line like some stoner schmuck
or wait for Canada Post.
This motherfucker
upped his game.
But we found the strain
that works for you.
Maybe I wanna
mix it up a little.
Okay then, don't
smoke at work.
It focuses me.
Yeah, because of me.
Okay, smoke Godfather OG
and you will not know what
the fuck you're trading.
Afghan Cush is
gonna knock you out.
Charlotte's Web is made
for people with epilepsy
and has 0.3% THC.
Teen Drizzy, Belieber.
These aren't even
fucking strains.
You don't know what's in them.
This is a total gimmick Brent.
Look I'm not Domino's, okay?
I don't deliver in
30 minutes or less.
I'm like a good tailor.
I know my shit and I cut to fit.
They even have a loyalty
points program, fucking A.
Loyalty, being
the key word here.
Since you met me, you have
experienced record returns.
And actually I should be
charging you more money.
Because without me
you'd still be sitting
in that shitty cubicle
wearing off the rack suits
driving a Civic instead
of a Porsche, okay?
Look, I don't deliver points,
I deliver a seven figure bonus.
No I deliver, you just
work on a fucking line.
Fuck you.
Tell her I said hi.
Why would you buy in bulk now?
A dealer gave me a great deal.
I've the best shit in town.
CDCBO to closes at five,
they don't have
enough to supply.
I figured demand is going to
increase with legalization.
What about the club?
People wanna go up, not down.
Now if you dealt in coke.
Coke?
Coke, heroin, pills that
shit just fucks you up.
At least with weed
it helps people,
kind of feel like one of
those country doctors,
making house calls and
checking in on people,
offering advice,
a little relief.
Well, it's the things that
fuck you up that make you rich
so, unless you find some new
patients the only gig left
doing house calls is Uber Eats.
Luke says I'm on the radar.
And I can't trust new clients
unless I get references
but I don't have time.
You hit that yet?
Who, Luke?
No.
Why not?
He's nice, but he's so eager.
He's constantly saying
sorry for everything.
It's not hot.
Nice, eager,
constantly apologizing,
sounds like you hit the
bedroom jackpot right there.
Mind if I call him?
You sound like my grandma.
We're both women of the world.
We've learned shit, like
diversify your portfolio.
I will talk to
Steve at the club.
Thank you.
I'm sorry, I know
he's a douchebag.
He is slimy cocksucker.
Maple syrup goes with
fucking everything.
Honey, I'm not Costco.
I don't do returns.
Oh my God.
Have your parents seen that yet?
Yeah, of course they have.
Now that it's legal
and I've met Prime
Minister hot stuff.
My parents think
I'm a visionary.
I even smoked up with
my mom last week.
It was really special.
Coffee, weed and vinyl.
Yeah, the weekend
hipster trifecta.
And you even made it ethnic.
Like bees to honey.
Fuck, you're smart.
Well, I'll be moving out soon.
But for now, this
serves its purpose
since I do most of
my business online.
That's all they see.
Green health?
Sounds like an Anima.
I need to bring a veneer of
respectability to my business,
especially now that
I'm going legit.
You're opening a store.
No.
I'm now a government
licensed lab.
I'm a micro cultivator.
You are?
Yeah, I'm the poster
child for a new day,
and I'm gonna grow
like Jeff Bezos.
I'm gonna be the Amazon of weed.
Well, great, then you can
buy my stuff back no problem.
I'll even take a
hit on the buyback.
I know this is a weird request.
But I've always been loyal
and most of my people left
so I just need to
get back on my feet.
I can't.
It's all regulated.
I make one misstep,
they pull my license.
Fuck, really?
What if I sell it back to you?
30% below what I paid for it.
You're making a
profit on a profit.
Isn't that like your mantra?
My mantra, I'm
brown, I'm a woman.
I'm gonna get screwed.
So always look for
the next opportunity.
But you sold me all this.
And you're the one
who had a great plan.
Listen, Adeela I need this.
If I can't make rent,
I'm out on my ass
and people aren't buying the
way I thought they would.
Look,
remember when we first
started dealing in university,
we said that it was
to pay our bills
and to create our
own opportunities.
No, we said it was so we
could smoke weed for free.
True.
But once we started
making money,
we said that it was to
avoid having a desk job.
Remember?
You were gonna go and travel
and help save people
and animals and shit
because you feel guilty
about your privilege.
And I was gonna make money
off of people like you.
But I love dealing.
I'm good at it.
Then find a new opportunity.
This is our time.
Dealing weed is like the mullet.
It's dead and it's
not coming back.
It was a fun ride while
it lasted partner.
But now, it's time
for some tough love.
Sorry I'm late.
We are busy at the store.
We open on Monday and I'm
still filling positions in.
Can't believe I got
an interview so fast.
Indeed.
So you are?
Anne Banting.
The microphone's
not necessary.
Anne Banting, yes.
The software we use put
you at the top of our list.
Wow!
So,
have you been working
for the government long?
Thank you for asking.
Yes, I worked with
the LCBO part time
when I was in high school
and then I moved
up to full time.
In 1927, the
Government of Ontario
created the LCBO, selling
all the liquor you need
to let down your guard
after a hard day,
being accepting of everyone
and apologizing for everything.
And then I worked
with the Beer Store.
The Government of Ontario
helped create the Beer Store,
allowing all of us to live up
to the Canadian stereotypes
of loving plaid, hockey and
knowing some guy named Doug.
And then I saw an opportunity
to move up with CDCBO.
But we know Canada is a
country full of diverse people
and vices and we're proud
to announce the CDCBO,
the Cannabis Distribution
and Control Board of Ontario.
You heard it correctly Ontario,
your government is sparking up.
Full stop.
Such different products.
I can hear you fine.
I mean, are they?
It's all the same poison.
I believe Snoop Dogg said
it best when he said,
it makes me feel the
way I need to feel.
I think he was just
talking about cannabis but...
That's one person's
opinion truthfully,
and he is a multi
layered artist.
Genius in my mind.
All right, so tell
me about yourself.
Well, I'm very excited
about this opportunity.
I think it's been a
very long time coming.
And what makes you
a unique candidate?
Do you hate Bob Marley?
Well, I have a
degree in economics,
and I've had my own
business since university.
Oh, that's impressive.
Yeah, I've been my
own boss since then.
And it's been a
lot of hard work,
keeping my clients happy with
all the choice out there.
So why do you wanna
work with the CDCBO?
See sometimes it's appropriate.
Well, like you I thought
I'd get in on the ground floor
of a company that's
gonna grow very quickly.
I mean 40 stores in
Ontario isn't enough
to match the demand.
Right.
So it says here that
you are a weed dealer.
Cannabis, yeah.
That works.
That's the time that
the microphone works.
I think it's a
perfect fit really.
I'm well versed in every strain,
I know the effects of each one.
And I persevere to
find the right strain
for each of my customers.
And I think if given the chance,
I could do the same for yours.
Yeah, stop talking.
You are aware that this is a
government position, right?
Yeah.
And you're applying
for a position
as an admitted criminal.
I feel like this is
appropriate, admitted criminal.
See, I took a class on this.
Admitted criminal.
Not after this weekend.
Touche.
I can see why the software
gave you a 99% match,
that's for sure.
Well Anne, if I move your
application to the next phase,
Ralph's gonna flag it.
Ralph?
My boss.
He's a dog person.
Don't get me started.
I'll take it off
my application.
And then you'll look like
you're unemployed for 10 years.
That's not great.
Yeah, but drug free.
Oh fuck it.
Welcome to CDCBO.
You start 8 a.m. Monday
and if anyone asks,
you've been living in a
commune in BC for 10 years,
all right?
Thank you.
Yeah.
Takes your breath
away, doesn't it?
A tie.
Yeah, nothing but a G thang.
Fuck!
I love your new place.
It must get a lot
of great light.
Very funny.
Hey, what do
you think of that?
Hey, my old work tie.
I wish it was.
Yours?
That's good.
Finally putting that
education to good use.
Yeah, I guess so.
It couldn't last
forever, could it?
I really didn't think
it would end like this.
Well, you didn't
choose an easy path.
Or maybe you did.
It needs more green.
You sound like mom.
Hey, I'm on your side.
Fuck it.
I'm not working for the enemy.
That's my girl.
Let's hear it for the crazy one!
Woo!
Hey, do you think my hair
will stay when we're fucking?
Oh, I think so.
Ah, you are a
lifesaver as always girl.
And do you have anything
that'll help us out?
This should put you
both in the right mood.
I don't need him to
go limp and pass out.
I need him to go all night.
Yes, bitch.
That is what I'm talking about.
You always know how
to hook a girl up.
Not to interrupt, weed doesn't
actually make you go limp.
Coke does.
Okay, whatever.
I tried.
And a valiant effort, okay.
Did you talk to Steve?
He's upstairs.
What is going on in here?
What's with all the backpacks?
Is this like a weed
dealer convention?
It's more like
an employment fair.
Thanks.
Hello.
Hello.
Oh, sorry, is Steve here?
Steve.
Steve's downstairs playing
the role he's paid to play.
Sorry.
Everybody wants to come
to a club run by mobsters.
So we give them one ride
at a central casting
and they go home
with a fun story.
Guess who's coming back
with friends next week?
You're best friend Anne, right?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Steve mentioned
you'd be coming by.
I like Beth.
Gotta love Steve's optimism.
He also mentioned you're
looking for a new line of work.
Yeah, I'm looking
to expand my reach
and navigate the new terrain.
Governments always
make the best gangsters.
If I was bilingual,
I'd be prime minister.
One would think you'd
find a more discreet way
than a backpack to
carry around your drugs.
This isn't Degrassi.
Did Steve mention
my situation?
My product?
Have you ever
dealt anything else?
No, weed is a good
fit for my skill set.
You're a purist.
Exactly.
We just developed
a new app for weed.
It's like Tinder.
I'm so excited about it.
We even have a loyalty program.
Even with legalization the
government's not gonna be able
to keep up with demand
and they close at five.
Times are changing.
So why did you
stick to dealing?
You could have
worked your way up.
You're paid a lot more
money distributing.
I don't know, I guess
I was good where I was.
You know I like that
you know your place.
We can't all be CEOs.
I'll give you a trial
run as a favor to Beth.
Why me?
I mean I'm sure you
have tons of candidates.
Yeah, but they're
all children.
This is just a game for them.
Dealing makes them
cool, gets them laid,
they still expect
everything from life.
But you,
well,
we're old enough to know better.
I don't know if I can sell
something I don't believe in.
Oh, well we all have
to believe in something.
You're more than welcome
to join the legions
who still believe that
working hard and being polite
will get you ahead but, I
think you know otherwise.
I'm not gonna kill someone.
That's not the skill
set I'm hiring you for.
You can leave your
weed on the counter.
Canadian Maple is my favorite.
Oh my god, Steve.
There you are.
Fentanyl isn't
fucking everything.
It's not your fault.
It's a risk everyone
knows about.
Everyone's a fucking
adult in there.
Yeah, except for me.
Jesus.
Do you think I like working in
this shithole and getting up
and going to my day job at nine?
No, but I just do it
because I need to save
to open my own place.
My mom cleaned washrooms to
put a roof over our head.
Dealing isn't hard, Anne.
Cleaning toilets is.
Yeah but you can't kill
anybody while doing it.
Well, then you
better start scrubbing
because you cannot
have it both ways.
Dealing weed was different.
You keep telling yourself that
but your friends or your clients
or whatever you call
them sold you out.
Fuck you.
No, fuck you.
My job, my reputation and my
fucking head is on the line
because I did you a favor.
So stop being so goddamn
selfish and self centered.
Beth, my whole life has
been turned upside down.
I'm homeless.
Literally.
My shit is in a
fucking playground.
Yeah, and why is
that so surprising?
I mean fuck, the writing has
been on the wall for months.
Maybe if you were
a little less lazy
you would have done something
about it, like Adeela.
I am not fucking lazy.
Sorry, stoned.
You can't even follow the
first rule of dealing.
Don't use your product.
Maybe then you would
have seen your grand plan
for the shit idea it was.
Fuck you.
I was fucking great at my job.
And I tried to do
anything to save it.
And for the record
your boss up there,
she has the same plan.
I just don't have
any money or power.
You wanna know
another difference
between you and
everyone else Anne?
We know that no one
gives a shit about us.
So stop being so nice and
polite and step the fuck up
or get out of the fucking way
because some of us are
doing what needs doing.
I'm short.
Well that's disappointing.
Look, I'll get you the money.
No need.
Beth covered for you.
She did?
Yeah, I see a lot
of myself in her.
That's why she's my top earner.
She's very talented.
Talent is merely a point
of view applied by others.
I look for dirt
under the fingernails
and give my respect accordingly.
You've been around long enough
to know that your
dealing days are over.
Normally I've looked for
a little more surety.
But I think you knowing
that I can get to Beth
will be enough.
You should go.
Freeze!
Hands on your head.
Going somewhere?
No sir.
Mind if I check
your pockets ma'am?
Oh my god Luke, thank god.
Whoa, what are you doing here?
Do you know who owns this place?
Of course you do.
What are you doing here?
Drug enforcement has
been watching this place
for the last couple months.
Some young kid OD-ed tonight.
Is she okay?
I called for help as soon as...
You what?
Fuck Anne.
I'm fucking broke Luke.
I'm fucking homeless.
I'm alone and lost
everything, everything.
I had no choice.
You always have a
choice, all right?
You don't take what's easiest.
Weed is one thing...
Maybe I just
have to toughen up.
You're not the type, trust me.
I deal in this shit every day.
Fuck you.
Do you have any idea how hard
it is to be a female dealer?
People think they can fuck
with you all the time.
The constant harassment,
nevermind fucking close calls
and I've never been arrested
and I don't owe anyone shit.
How many people can say that?
Do you want me to
arrest you right now?
Is that what you're asking me?
You've been dealing
hard drugs for what?
A day,
and someone OD-es
and you're talking
to a cop for comfort.
If you wanna play in that world,
you better be ready
to pull the trigger
if it means getting
ahead or surviving.
Did they really kick you out?
No.
I'm working something out.
Okay.
I know you're trying
to find yourself,
but I have been the one
who's had to tell mom and dad
that their kid is
not coming home.
How did you do it?
You came home every day
and you looked so defeated.
I used to sit there and think,
what difference have I made?
What have I changed?
Who have I affected besides
my own state of misery?
If I disappear tomorrow,
no one would care.
I would.
Find a way,
or fade away.
I just had to
turn off the CBC.
I mean,
how much more do we have to
hear about their problems?
What's the term now?
First Nations,
Aboriginal, indigenous?
You know they don't
have running water, right?
You would think they
own the whole country.
I'm sorry, but that's
just the way I feel.
No, don't hold back.
Do you need help letting
that cross out front?
Don't be crashed here.
I'm the least racist
person I know.
So the marketing
company just decided to
cut all of its writing staff?
Yeah, most of us.
They lost a bunch of clients,
so they had to do it to survive.
So what are you gonna do?
I'll find something.
I know you will dear.
I don't think writing is a
long term career for me anyway.
Well, why don't you go into
banking like your father?
You have your economics degree.
Mum, I haven't asked you
for anything since university.
I've paid my own way.
It's called being
an adult dear.
I'm not sure why you and your
friends want medals for it.
Susan's son Victor,
you remember him?
A couple of grades above you,
red hair, freckles, so cute.
I always thought you two
make a lovely couple.
Anyway, he's still
living with his mother.
Can you believe it?
He's 35, two degrees and
he's still in her basement.
Nobody's gonna marry him when
he's living with his mother.
I don't want a job in banking.
Why not?
Your father was at
the bank for 40 years.
Yeah, and he hated
every minute of it.
That's nonsense, dear.
There's nothing wrong with a
nice secure middle class life.
He wasn't the most
ambitious of men but...
Yeah, but it wasn't his dream,
he wanted to be a painter.
And he was.
It was a nice hobby for him.
Just like dealing weed
could have been for you.
Yeah, but I'm good at it.
That's even better.
Jack was never very good.
Just a lot of
colors and stripes.
Looks nothing like
the Group of Seven.
Wait, wait, wait,
how did you know?
I'm your mother and
I'm an intelligent woman.
You think I don't know
why you always carried
around a backpack?
Mum, I'm sorry.
You should be.
I'm so embarrassed.
Adeela's mother
can't stop bragging.
I mean, really Anne?
You could have met Justin,
but you're just
like your father.
Wasting every opportunity
because you have your
head in the clouds.
Yeah, maybe if he and I
had someone supporting us
it would have been different.
Don't assume you know what
goes on behind closed doors.
You'll understand that when
you've shared your life
and your years with someone.
I always supported Jack.
He could have climbed the
ladder if he'd focused
instead of wasting his time
painting in the garage.
No drive, unlike my father,
came to this country
with nothing.
Worked day and night to
make something of himself.
He didn't need
anybody pushing him.
Jack had everything
handed to him.
And he still said no.
You know, I came into this
marriage with expectations
about our future too.
But they didn't seem to count.
Can I stay here tonight?
I haven't made
up the guestroom
and Susan's coming
over for dinner.
Yeah, forget it.
I'll figure it out.
I always do.
Don't be so dramatic.
Don't even think
about blaming me,
I'm not Victor's mother.
I'm not gonna put up with
that shit for one second.
In Toronto, it
was treated like New Year's Eve
with a bud drop.
Even before doors opened,
cannabis users lined
up to light up.
Using debit to buy
weed was different.
Newfoundland's Ian Power
claims he was the first
to buy a gram of weed and
wants this high to last.
I'm gonna frame it
and hang it on my wall.
Congratulations.
You've made today happen.
Thanks.
I'm a cog in the fucking wheel.
She was right.
What?
It was a nice
comfortable life.
I started as a
clerk at that bank,
could have gone higher,
just wasn't ambitious.
In her mind it was painting
that was a distraction,
that kept me from
being the bank CEO.
I saw that bank as
a means to an end.
You and your mother did not
deserve to live in poverty
while I scraped
by on art grants.
I had responsibilities,
I took care of them.
Just like you are.
I think this job
has great potential,
and it has wonderful benefits.
Dad, you were
fucking miserable.
You said I was.
You are a lot like me.
You have a healthy
sense of expectation.
So I'm just supposed to
accept my fate like you did.
The world of children,
is made possible by
the world of adults.
Oh, come on big motherfucker.
Is it always
gonna be like this?
You know, it reminds me
of the LCBO Thanksgiving
strike of 1998.
I saw a woman, 70 year old woman
fighting over a bottle of
gin like it was penicillin.
It was rough.
You can't get those
images out of your mind.
They are not even
asking questions,
they're just buying
anything with a cool name.
They'll settle down once
they go out and get baked.
Speaking of, can you
help me with this?
That's...
I noted that.
Other than customers,
how's everything going?
Oh, good.
Good.
What is a that?
Flair?
Oh no, no, no, the
government doesn't do flair.
Okay.
But you're doing good, okay?
Just keep checking those IDs.
The customer's always right
even when they're wrong and,
everyone's an expert, right?
So just if they ask, nod
and say that you heard Snoop
is a fan of that
particular strain.
Copy.
Yeah, copy.
Good lingo.
Oh, can you?
Careful.
So is now the time
we spend sitting around
talking about our
feelings until we arrive
at some introspective
enlightenment about our place
in the universe?
I'm sorry I took
it out on you.
It's on me.
You picked a weird profession
to have a conscience.
How did you get out?
You're not the only
one with friends in blue.
I was with Valerie
when they came in.
She really likes you.
So you still thinking about
opening your own place?
I tried to get a bank loan
but the bank said I
wasn't a good risk
because I freelance
so I said fuck it.
I'll do it on my own.
I'm putting it all away.
I'm almost there and
then I shall be free.
Beth, what about the
people that you sell to?
People die from that shit.
And?
I'm dealing at a club where
bottle service starts at one K.
I'm working class and the
people there are only too happy
to remind me of that.
So fuck them.
I'll get mine.
How can you think that?
How can you live with it?
You said it.
Money and power.
They make the rules.
No one gives a shit whether
you make an honest living
or care about your neighbor.
It's gone, Anne.
It went out with blue
collar jobs and plaid.
She's really
fucking dangerous.
I know.
I'll keep on her good side.
Thank you, for
covering for me.
You're gonna get out, right?
It'll just take
a little longer.
You did almost kill
someone on your first day.
Wait, almost?
She survived
Florence Nightingale
so your conscience
can remain clear.
You're heartless.
And you are working
for the man like a chump.
$15 an hour.
I don't wanna talk about it.
Really?
Good, 'cause I can only handle
one of your problems a day.
The entry is 5165.
You can stay with me
Okay, but only for four weeks
and then you're out in your ass.
Thank you.
Let's fucking dance.
Yeah.
Oh fuck.
Brent.
Beth, is that you?
Yeah asshole, it's me.
Did you tell her I said hi.
What is happening?
I'm burning.
Fuck!
My heart...
I'm having a heart attack.
A heart attack.
Let me feel your forehead.
He is not burning up.
And my brain is on fire.
Did you use that weed app?
Yeah.
The fuck did you
swipe right on?
Everything.
Get a cold towel
and some water.
Okay Brent, you are
having a panic attack.
You just need to breathe.
Okay?
That's it, deep breaths.
Deep breaths.
What are you doing?
Just put it on the towel.
He dropped you yesterday.
I haven't been out with
this asshole for months.
Why the fuck are we
helping this idiot?
Because he called us.
His dealer and his ex?
You need friends Brent.
Put the towel on him.
Doesn't even have a label on it.
Probably sativa set
off his anxieties.
He is an indica smoker.
Or it's fucking medical grade
and some shitbag put oil in it.
Okay Brent, did you
take anything else?
Coke, pills?
You limp-dicked bastard.
I fuck like a stallion.
Oh, I think you're confusing
me with that other woman.
You know that other woman,
the stripper you thought
had a heart of gold?
She fucking meant
nothing, okay?
Oh yeah?
Nothing, she meant nothing?
What about the fucking
pictures on your fucking phone?
I'm fucking sorry.
You're sorry?
Focus, focus, focus.
We're gonna focus on
getting you back, okay?
Okay.
We're gonna stay here.
We're gonna watch you
as long as it takes.
And if gets any worse we're
gonna go to the hospital.
No fuck that,
fuck the hospital.
Yeah, fuck the hospital.
Fuck the hospital.
He needs to feel
the fucking pain.
Okay, you fucker.
You never cheat on your
girl or you're fucking dead.
Beth!
What?
You're waterboarding him!
Oh.
My bad.
Catch your breath.
Now try to relax.
There you go.
Good, good, good, good.
What are you doing?
What?
You don't have any more
weed and all I have is coke.
I need to relax.
No, no, no, do not smoke that.
I'm a woman.
I can handle my shit.
Okay, if you have a
bad trip I'm leaving
'cause you guys
deserve each other.
No don't leave,
she'll kill me.
Look at you.
Yeah, it's kinda nice
to have my old life back
for a second.
Have you guys fucked here?
Oh yeah.
Oh, fuck yeah.
They are two of
the country's former top cops.
But how times have changed.
The two former law enforcement
officers have joined forces
and formed a cannabis
base network.
Next, next,
next,
next.
Next.
Yes.
Hi, I'd like to open a cannabis
lab as a micro cultivator.
Do you have the
relevant paperwork?
No, I don't know
where to start.
So I was hoping
that you could help.
You'll need to fill out
an initial request form.
You need to include a business
plan including information
on where the lab is to be
located, preliminary plans.
Do you have those forms?
We're committed
to the environment.
Everything can be
found on our website.
When I just have to
print those forms out,
and then bring them back anyway.
Starting a business is
not for the faint of heart.
Yeah, I know.
I had one until you
guys took it from me.
We do have some
help available.
Really?
You just need to fill
out a 182A-496-697-A,
then you can receive counseling
on starting a business.
Look, I'm a cannabis dealer.
Okay, that's my profession.
And now that it's legal,
shouldn't you guys be helping
me with transitioning?
I mean, I've heard about
all these reprogramming and,
retraining opportunities,
where are those?
Just to be clear,
you're asking whether the
government can help you transition
from the illegal world
to the legal one?
Hey, you guys took
my livelihood from me.
Okay, you owe me.
I think you have
to be on probation
to access those programs.
Have you ever gone to jail?
Are you currently on probation?
I'm not on probation, okay?
Except for working at the CDCBO.
Look, I pay taxes.
Now, you guys work for me.
Shouldn't the government
be encouraging me?
Small business is the
key to Canada flourishing
and women succeeding and
make Canada great again.
Gary.
Gary.
Let's make it great together.
Oh, it's already great.
You better get started.
How many dreams
do you kill a day?
Next.
Right now, you may be
wondering what benefits you get
in exchange for your work
in Ontario's civil service?
Well, there are many of them.
And they're all outlined in
your employees' information kit.
Oh, I hate people.
I keep telling
them I'm not high.
I'm not gonna work
when I'm high.
What are you, crazy?
Nice flair.
Thanks.
Are you leaving us so soon?
What?
No, I love it here.
I am so grateful that
you took me on Judy.
Yeah said with as much
conviction as a 15 year old
with fake ID.
Look I know structure
is hard for you
but you've got a future
here if you want it.
I don't know, maybe.
I mean I can't even read this.
All right let me
have a look, scooch.
Out you go.
I've worked with the
government all my life.
But this stuff it's insane.
Right Jesus,
the only thing they don't
ask for is an STD test.
I wouldn't give them one either.
Well this is why the
big companies always win.
You can't compete,
they rig it with all
this crap no offense.
I wasn't listening
'cause I was thinking,
we should partner.
Yeah, I could get a grant,
a new skills grant for
government employees.
We're also women.
We are also women.
Yeah, I'd forgotten about
that, rookie mistake.
Okay, 'cause there's
a fund for women
who run small
businesses as well.
What else could we get?
Wow!
Food and beverage, women in
business, leveraging agents,
market fund, arts grant.
The arts?
Yeah, we could pay some
sort of poor artists,
preferably from the
LGBTQ community.
Oh my gosh, it'd be great
if they were an immigrant
or had some sort of
indigenous roots.
That would be fantastic.
They'll do all our commercials.
And forestry?
Yeah, we'll just plant a
bunch of trees around the weed.
And you've never
been arrested, right?
No.
You've spent a night
in jail probably.
Nada.
No, surprising.
Too bad, that's a lot of
money left on the table.
I know a cop,
maybe he could help.
No, that would flag it.
And then by the
time you get out,
you wouldn't be eligible.
Okay.
Gary, City Hall guy,
he said that I'd have to
make an initial payment.
He's not wrong.
It's $30,000.
Holy shit.
Yeah.
And how long is the
application process?
Not long, right?
I mean what's six months?
Half a year, approximately
give or take.
Will the CDCBO even
sell our product?
Yeah, probably they
would consider it and then,
turn it down because they'll
deal with larger growers.
Yeah, like Shoppers.
Yeah.
And then we wouldn't get points.
Oh, I want my points.
Yeah, you're right.
Maybe in the future, right?
No, because by that time,
the price of weed
will have gone down
because all the big companies
will be making it cheaper.
Yeah.
I mean, that's how they get you,
they offer these grants
and you can't access them.
What about at the CDCBO?
I mean, with my expertise,
there must be an opportunity.
I'm gonna stop you there
'cause there absolutely is not.
It's all about
seniority like Ralph
and his stupid jerk face dog.
He's an alcoholic,
not the dog, my boss,
but he steals stuff from
the company all the time.
And does he gets shown the door?
No, he doesn't.
In fact, they're offering
him a treatment plan
that you and I as
taxpayers pay for.
It's the worst.
I'm fucked.
Yeah, well I mean that
would actually be good
because then you get 12
months paid maternity leave.
I mean, that's a joke
but not maternity leave,
because that's not funny.
Motherhood is absolutely
something to be taken seriously.
I gotta go.
Hey doll, wanna hit?
No.
I'm good.
How about a brownie?
I got a brownie.
The pharmacist said I should
try oils but, what the fuck?
What am I, a naughty
five year old?
So smoke.
I'm trying but
their stuff is shit.
Told you.
Really?
I'm dying and you're
gonna say I told you so.
Look what I bought.
Beautiful, isn't it?
Do you wanna talk about it?
It's a glass penis.
What more is there to say?
You know what I mean.
Three months, no
hope, lots of pain.
You wanna know
what the doc said?
You've had a good run.
Wow!
Really?
I almost kneed
him in the balls.
That's the whole
point of life asshole.
Doesn't mean I have
to be cool about it
'cause I'm passing third base.
Come here.
I love you.
I'm not gonna lie in
some drug induced coma
at a home somewhere.
No.
Fuck God's waiting room.
Gonna hit the road with my penis
and leave this world
the same way I came in,
kicking and screaming.
Is what I'm gonna do.
How can I help you?
I'm gonna need your best
stuff to control the pain.
You helped my son get
through it with dignity.
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Dad you don't have to
worry about me, okay?
Okay.
I wish I was more
like you than him.
You are.
You just have to start
using your product.
I do.
The other stuff, up here.
I brought something.
It's really strong.
Uh, I like the sound of that.
This is exciting.
You can be my guinea pig.
It's really, really strong.
Oh, a thing of beauty.
Oh, she's mighty.
Do not be fooled.
We hope.
I hate Justin.
He used to be hot.
Now he not.
Do you ever feel like
you've disappointed everyone
in your life?
Oh shit, mixed family guilt?
It's too early for this.
No, no, it's not that.
I don't know maybe it is but,
I'm just trying to find my
way without saying I'm sorry
or kill someone.
I feel like those are
my only two choices.
That's the great
Canadian motto.
Say sorry or kill someone.
Okay, let me break
it down for you.
I'm about to blow your mind.
See this nice
little picket fence?
This is everyone else.
This is you.
I prefer marmalade.
What are you, like 80?
Anyway, look at you.
You're different.
You're weird.
Last week you were a criminal.
Well, I technically still am.
Great, even better.
Do you think these nice
gentle pieces of bread
are looking at you thinking,
wow, that's cool.
Look nice red top.
She's so different
everybody, look at her.
No, they're not.
They're all wondering why
you think you're so special.
And why are you ruining the flow
of their beautiful
nice picket fence.
That's what they want.
They want you to be just
like them, nice and polite.
You should run for office.
Oh, I'm way ahead of you.
I'm already learning how
to parlez-vous francais.
Adeela, I need your help.
And I don't want some
bullshit excuses this time.
Uh, game on.
Yes, I will have another.
Thank you.
Meenie meenie miney Moe,
catch a finger by the toe,
if you I'm taking
you regardless.
Still good.
That's the way it goes.
Look, Judy I can't
work here anymore.
It's not me.
Well it is me.
That's the problem, if
I don't get out of here
I'm just gonna...
Gonna end up becoming
me, that's right?
No, no, that's
not what I meant.
You know what?
I've hired a lot of
people in my day.
And you know when the
biggest change is?
What?
No one respects the climb.
The climb?
The climb, the time it
takes to accomplish something,
to get somewhere.
Everyone just
wants free timbits.
I've been climbing
for 10 years.
Fighting to change perceptions,
fighting to change laws,
all while trying
not to get arrested.
I helped make this happen.
And now they don't want
my expertise to help them
build what they
just took from me.
Make a choice.
Let the pieces fall where they
may but just make a choice.
You never wanted to
leave when we came here.
Just one more slide
and that's it, dad.
Just one more.
That usually got
me about six more.
I ran out of time, Anne.
I did the right thing, I
just ran out of runway.
I know dad.
I know.
For folks watching
across the country,
the original model from
the previous government
was that there would be
provincially run stores.
Very quickly in your
government's mandate
you said, you know what,
we're not gonna do that, we're
in favor of a private model.
We're not in the business
of selling cannabis.
There you are.
Okay, Judy, can I please
pick up some shifts?
Okay, I just need to
start saving and, what?
Oh my god.
They're shutting down.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
New government, new ideas.
Like right now.
Yeah.
The government's holding on to
distribution and online sales
and all the stores
are going private.
What's gonna happen to you?
Oh Ralph being the dog that
he is trying to push me out
offering me a severance
package for my loyal service.
He is?
Yeah, I'm not
taking it though.
No, I'm gonna be like
a hangover to him
that never goes away.
How much is the package?
Oh, hello.
Are we on probation yet?
Is the circus in town?
What we are is two women who
have an interest in forestry,
the arts and technology.
I believe our whole
application is in order.
Oh, and what you forgot to do
is give an Anne a 4D4603 form,
not to worry, I went
home and printed it out.
I attached it to our deposit.
So there shouldn't be any kind
of delay in our application.
So better catch that
before it falls.
She owns you.
So long sucker.
Fuck Mondays.
Yes, fuck Mondays.
Thank you Adeela for
letting us use your lab.
My pleasure.
I'm happy to help,
especially since you
cleared my paper trail.
You know, you're like
the CDCBO oracle.
Oh well, I mean you just
have to know the system, right?
Or be the system.
Unfortunately nobody can
be told what the matrix is.
You have to see it for yourself.
Respect, right?
Nerds.
Thank you.
All right.
I'm not gonna finish that.
Oh, you know what,
I'll have that with you.
And I will see you
tomorrow, partner.
We're ready for this pitch.
Yeah we are.
Hey, do you like cats?
No.
That sound, does that make
your heart skip a beat?
Wow, slow down officer.
This shit is strong.
It is.
Get this off me.
Come on, there you go.
Oh.
It's like you've
done that before.
You're glowing.
So are you.
So, I stopped by
the evidence locker
and I got you something.
She is beautiful.
Her name is Lauren.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I thought that flowers
would be too eager.
Really?
That stuff is fantastic.
What do you call it?
It's my new strain.
It's called find a
way or fade away.
My girlfriend,
the cannabis grower.
Medical cannabis,
by prescription only.
The pharmaceutical industry,
now you really are a gangster.
A gangster, that is not
your girlfriend, okay?
You take too much credit.
Let the games begin.
The hours are
long, and the work often dull.
But the life has many rewards.
You're respected as a member
of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police.
Well, there you have it.
A quick look at the
Ontario government and you,
obviously in so short a time,
we couldn't cover
all there is to know
about the working
relationship between you
and the government.
There are still many
other things to consider.
Your employee information kit,
your immediate supervisor,
and personnel staff
will provide you
with any additional
information that you desire
and we hope that this film has
helped you better understand
your role in Ontario's
civil service.
Been to a Snoop
Dogg concert too.
Yeah, it's one of the
best nights of my life.
I had chosen an outfit
that was obviously
an attention grabber
because on the way in a
lot of people were like,
hey, do you shop at the Gap,
which makes me think, spiffy.
And my aunt ironically,
was wearing the same thing,
khakis blue shirt.
It was just something that we,
I mean, it wasn't even by
choice, just by chance.
And we sat next to these two
gentlemen that were cool.
They were cool.
They were like NWA,
like that's them.
And, I always travel
with chocolate.
So that's something that
is just in my nature
to offer chocolate
to these guys.
And they're like, no, man.
I'm cool.
And I was like,
you are cool because that's
more Smarties for me.
That's very cool.
And at one point they said,
oh, hip hop's dead.
And I was like,
cool, that's cool.
Canadian Mounted Police,
the RCMP, the Mounties,
a symbol to all a world
of justice and principle,
courage and courtesy.
Mounties in plainclothes
enforce the federal drug
and narcotic laws.
The dope peddler casually
lights a cigarette
and throws the empty box away.
The new recreational
cannabis regime
will officially come into force
on October 17th of this year.
Every dog has its
day and Cona has had hers,
at least with the RCMP.
The three year old
German Shepherd
trained to sniff for
drugs including marijuana
is being replaced.
Well the new marijuana laws
definitely have changed
the rules for us.
I'm your drug dealer Luke.
It's never gonna happen.
4640 Paradise,
this is code four.
My usual order there Bunk?
No, I got plenty.
I'm actually here as a friend,
well and future husband.
They gave us specific
orders to shut down
anything that's
not government run.
I guess you'll be
buying elsewhere.
I can't be seen buying pot.
I don't have a prescription.
How're you okay with this?
You're a traitor to the cause.
And you wonder why
I'm not interested.
Ours is a love of the
ages like Romeo and Juliet.
What am I supposed to do this?
Break it up.
Not too fine, she's
got arthritis.
I'm discreet.
And we're not stupid,
you're known Anne.
I mean I'm not gonna
bust your door down
but some cop wanting to
increase their quota might.
Right.
Everybody wants to smoke
but nobody wants it
in their backyard.
Whoa, what's this?
You're growing now?
Come on, relax.
It's just a couple of plants.
This is Maryline.
Say hi.
Ma'am.
It's fucking ridiculous.
I mean, I fought
for legalization.
I should be
celebrating on Monday
not looking over my
fucking shoulder.
Anne, I need
you out or I need the rent.
Are you kidding me?
You're broke drug dealer?
I deal weed Luke not heroin.
It's the McDonalds of drugs.
You know, I heard
that Winnipeg is nice
this time of the year.
Here in Winnipeg
is International Airport.
Some people call it the Taj
Mahal of the Canadian prairies.
No matter how you look at
it, Winnipeg is growing up.
I'm sorry to be a bummer,
but it's time to move on.
I thought you weren't giving up.
You know, I'm glad that
we're communicating so openly.
It's the foundation of
any strong relationship.
Ma'am.
Where have you been?
You're late.
You know I like mine
before breakfast.
Bus troubles.
Why don't you Uber?
Kidnapper express,
no thank you.
Oh, my super like said hello.
He could be a serial killer.
Seriously he doesn't
even need to stalk you.
He just needs a Tinder profile.
Oh, wants to meet
this afternoon.
He's hungry.
You know what serial
killers have in common?
They're all white and
they're all clean looking.
Well, I find them to be very
polite and eager to please.
And they really love gilfs.
What's a gilf?
Grandma I'd like to...
Still so weird.
'Cause I'm old?
No, you're just
so open about it.
Well, we Canadians
like to keep our drugs
and our fucking
behind closed doors.
Yeah, got it.
Here.
No, big day, lots of deliveries.
If you wanna Netflix and chill
with Ted Bundy that's on you.
Bonus, penis pic.
Oh god!
Fuck me.
Oh fuck it, I've
had a good life.
Here, I'll ask him if
he's a serial killer
just so you don't have
to worry about me.
Great.
As weed is set to
become legal across Canada,
lineups are already forming
in front of CDCBO stores
across the province with
demand already threatening
to outstrip supply.
So the government
finally did it.
Yep.
They managed to take
the fun out of legal weed.
I was so excited about it.
Until our nanny state of
the government stepped in.
This gonna affect you, how?
I'll be okay.
I'll keep a low profile.
Not take on any new clients
but everyone's regulars,
so it's fine.
Well, my love, I
won't be on Monday.
Why?
Shoppers is carrying it.
So?
I have a points card
and with the amount I smoke
I'll been racking them up.
You're leaving me for points?
Hey, that shit adds up.
I've been with you for years.
I've helped you manage pain
and if it wasn't for me,
you'd probably be
addicted to painkillers.
Business is business.
You were an activist.
You're like in jail for
a while or something.
You're seriously gonna buy
from some faceless
capitalists assholes?
Do you have a points program?
No.
Do you have a loyalty program?
What about LSD?
LSD?
You know I only sell weed.
Then you've got a problem.
But you're a smart girl.
You'll figure something out.
Thanks, grandma.
Diaper weed?
I told you I don't give a
fuck about your IT issues.
I lost millions because you
couldn't make the trade.
I want you to make good, or
I'm gonna go with someone
who doesn't have
fucking dial up.
No peeking.
Don't flatter yourself.
Fuck!
Ground as per request.
Thank you.
Someone doing what I asked.
You want a job?
No.
I'm good.
What?
No line, no peeking.
I'm the government mafia man,
those fuckers, they
take no prisoners.
I'm hoping for loyalty
from my customers.
Fucking brilliant, loyalty.
I love it.
You'd love my old man.
Oh hey, check out this new app.
It's like the Tinder of weed.
I can choose from
like 300 varieties
and it's delivered in an
hour, just swipe right.
Now I'm not gonna stand in
line like some stoner schmuck
or wait for Canada Post.
This motherfucker
upped his game.
But we found the strain
that works for you.
Maybe I wanna
mix it up a little.
Okay then, don't
smoke at work.
It focuses me.
Yeah, because of me.
Okay, smoke Godfather OG
and you will not know what
the fuck you're trading.
Afghan Cush is
gonna knock you out.
Charlotte's Web is made
for people with epilepsy
and has 0.3% THC.
Teen Drizzy, Belieber.
These aren't even
fucking strains.
You don't know what's in them.
This is a total gimmick Brent.
Look I'm not Domino's, okay?
I don't deliver in
30 minutes or less.
I'm like a good tailor.
I know my shit and I cut to fit.
They even have a loyalty
points program, fucking A.
Loyalty, being
the key word here.
Since you met me, you have
experienced record returns.
And actually I should be
charging you more money.
Because without me
you'd still be sitting
in that shitty cubicle
wearing off the rack suits
driving a Civic instead
of a Porsche, okay?
Look, I don't deliver points,
I deliver a seven figure bonus.
No I deliver, you just
work on a fucking line.
Fuck you.
Tell her I said hi.
Why would you buy in bulk now?
A dealer gave me a great deal.
I've the best shit in town.
CDCBO to closes at five,
they don't have
enough to supply.
I figured demand is going to
increase with legalization.
What about the club?
People wanna go up, not down.
Now if you dealt in coke.
Coke?
Coke, heroin, pills that
shit just fucks you up.
At least with weed
it helps people,
kind of feel like one of
those country doctors,
making house calls and
checking in on people,
offering advice,
a little relief.
Well, it's the things that
fuck you up that make you rich
so, unless you find some new
patients the only gig left
doing house calls is Uber Eats.
Luke says I'm on the radar.
And I can't trust new clients
unless I get references
but I don't have time.
You hit that yet?
Who, Luke?
No.
Why not?
He's nice, but he's so eager.
He's constantly saying
sorry for everything.
It's not hot.
Nice, eager,
constantly apologizing,
sounds like you hit the
bedroom jackpot right there.
Mind if I call him?
You sound like my grandma.
We're both women of the world.
We've learned shit, like
diversify your portfolio.
I will talk to
Steve at the club.
Thank you.
I'm sorry, I know
he's a douchebag.
He is slimy cocksucker.
Maple syrup goes with
fucking everything.
Honey, I'm not Costco.
I don't do returns.
Oh my God.
Have your parents seen that yet?
Yeah, of course they have.
Now that it's legal
and I've met Prime
Minister hot stuff.
My parents think
I'm a visionary.
I even smoked up with
my mom last week.
It was really special.
Coffee, weed and vinyl.
Yeah, the weekend
hipster trifecta.
And you even made it ethnic.
Like bees to honey.
Fuck, you're smart.
Well, I'll be moving out soon.
But for now, this
serves its purpose
since I do most of
my business online.
That's all they see.
Green health?
Sounds like an Anima.
I need to bring a veneer of
respectability to my business,
especially now that
I'm going legit.
You're opening a store.
No.
I'm now a government
licensed lab.
I'm a micro cultivator.
You are?
Yeah, I'm the poster
child for a new day,
and I'm gonna grow
like Jeff Bezos.
I'm gonna be the Amazon of weed.
Well, great, then you can
buy my stuff back no problem.
I'll even take a
hit on the buyback.
I know this is a weird request.
But I've always been loyal
and most of my people left
so I just need to
get back on my feet.
I can't.
It's all regulated.
I make one misstep,
they pull my license.
Fuck, really?
What if I sell it back to you?
30% below what I paid for it.
You're making a
profit on a profit.
Isn't that like your mantra?
My mantra, I'm
brown, I'm a woman.
I'm gonna get screwed.
So always look for
the next opportunity.
But you sold me all this.
And you're the one
who had a great plan.
Listen, Adeela I need this.
If I can't make rent,
I'm out on my ass
and people aren't buying the
way I thought they would.
Look,
remember when we first
started dealing in university,
we said that it was
to pay our bills
and to create our
own opportunities.
No, we said it was so we
could smoke weed for free.
True.
But once we started
making money,
we said that it was to
avoid having a desk job.
Remember?
You were gonna go and travel
and help save people
and animals and shit
because you feel guilty
about your privilege.
And I was gonna make money
off of people like you.
But I love dealing.
I'm good at it.
Then find a new opportunity.
This is our time.
Dealing weed is like the mullet.
It's dead and it's
not coming back.
It was a fun ride while
it lasted partner.
But now, it's time
for some tough love.
Sorry I'm late.
We are busy at the store.
We open on Monday and I'm
still filling positions in.
Can't believe I got
an interview so fast.
Indeed.
So you are?
Anne Banting.
The microphone's
not necessary.
Anne Banting, yes.
The software we use put
you at the top of our list.
Wow!
So,
have you been working
for the government long?
Thank you for asking.
Yes, I worked with
the LCBO part time
when I was in high school
and then I moved
up to full time.
In 1927, the
Government of Ontario
created the LCBO, selling
all the liquor you need
to let down your guard
after a hard day,
being accepting of everyone
and apologizing for everything.
And then I worked
with the Beer Store.
The Government of Ontario
helped create the Beer Store,
allowing all of us to live up
to the Canadian stereotypes
of loving plaid, hockey and
knowing some guy named Doug.
And then I saw an opportunity
to move up with CDCBO.
But we know Canada is a
country full of diverse people
and vices and we're proud
to announce the CDCBO,
the Cannabis Distribution
and Control Board of Ontario.
You heard it correctly Ontario,
your government is sparking up.
Full stop.
Such different products.
I can hear you fine.
I mean, are they?
It's all the same poison.
I believe Snoop Dogg said
it best when he said,
it makes me feel the
way I need to feel.
I think he was just
talking about cannabis but...
That's one person's
opinion truthfully,
and he is a multi
layered artist.
Genius in my mind.
All right, so tell
me about yourself.
Well, I'm very excited
about this opportunity.
I think it's been a
very long time coming.
And what makes you
a unique candidate?
Do you hate Bob Marley?
Well, I have a
degree in economics,
and I've had my own
business since university.
Oh, that's impressive.
Yeah, I've been my
own boss since then.
And it's been a
lot of hard work,
keeping my clients happy with
all the choice out there.
So why do you wanna
work with the CDCBO?
See sometimes it's appropriate.
Well, like you I thought
I'd get in on the ground floor
of a company that's
gonna grow very quickly.
I mean 40 stores in
Ontario isn't enough
to match the demand.
Right.
So it says here that
you are a weed dealer.
Cannabis, yeah.
That works.
That's the time that
the microphone works.
I think it's a
perfect fit really.
I'm well versed in every strain,
I know the effects of each one.
And I persevere to
find the right strain
for each of my customers.
And I think if given the chance,
I could do the same for yours.
Yeah, stop talking.
You are aware that this is a
government position, right?
Yeah.
And you're applying
for a position
as an admitted criminal.
I feel like this is
appropriate, admitted criminal.
See, I took a class on this.
Admitted criminal.
Not after this weekend.
Touche.
I can see why the software
gave you a 99% match,
that's for sure.
Well Anne, if I move your
application to the next phase,
Ralph's gonna flag it.
Ralph?
My boss.
He's a dog person.
Don't get me started.
I'll take it off
my application.
And then you'll look like
you're unemployed for 10 years.
That's not great.
Yeah, but drug free.
Oh fuck it.
Welcome to CDCBO.
You start 8 a.m. Monday
and if anyone asks,
you've been living in a
commune in BC for 10 years,
all right?
Thank you.
Yeah.
Takes your breath
away, doesn't it?
A tie.
Yeah, nothing but a G thang.
Fuck!
I love your new place.
It must get a lot
of great light.
Very funny.
Hey, what do
you think of that?
Hey, my old work tie.
I wish it was.
Yours?
That's good.
Finally putting that
education to good use.
Yeah, I guess so.
It couldn't last
forever, could it?
I really didn't think
it would end like this.
Well, you didn't
choose an easy path.
Or maybe you did.
It needs more green.
You sound like mom.
Hey, I'm on your side.
Fuck it.
I'm not working for the enemy.
That's my girl.
Let's hear it for the crazy one!
Woo!
Hey, do you think my hair
will stay when we're fucking?
Oh, I think so.
Ah, you are a
lifesaver as always girl.
And do you have anything
that'll help us out?
This should put you
both in the right mood.
I don't need him to
go limp and pass out.
I need him to go all night.
Yes, bitch.
That is what I'm talking about.
You always know how
to hook a girl up.
Not to interrupt, weed doesn't
actually make you go limp.
Coke does.
Okay, whatever.
I tried.
And a valiant effort, okay.
Did you talk to Steve?
He's upstairs.
What is going on in here?
What's with all the backpacks?
Is this like a weed
dealer convention?
It's more like
an employment fair.
Thanks.
Hello.
Hello.
Oh, sorry, is Steve here?
Steve.
Steve's downstairs playing
the role he's paid to play.
Sorry.
Everybody wants to come
to a club run by mobsters.
So we give them one ride
at a central casting
and they go home
with a fun story.
Guess who's coming back
with friends next week?
You're best friend Anne, right?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Steve mentioned
you'd be coming by.
I like Beth.
Gotta love Steve's optimism.
He also mentioned you're
looking for a new line of work.
Yeah, I'm looking
to expand my reach
and navigate the new terrain.
Governments always
make the best gangsters.
If I was bilingual,
I'd be prime minister.
One would think you'd
find a more discreet way
than a backpack to
carry around your drugs.
This isn't Degrassi.
Did Steve mention
my situation?
My product?
Have you ever
dealt anything else?
No, weed is a good
fit for my skill set.
You're a purist.
Exactly.
We just developed
a new app for weed.
It's like Tinder.
I'm so excited about it.
We even have a loyalty program.
Even with legalization the
government's not gonna be able
to keep up with demand
and they close at five.
Times are changing.
So why did you
stick to dealing?
You could have
worked your way up.
You're paid a lot more
money distributing.
I don't know, I guess
I was good where I was.
You know I like that
you know your place.
We can't all be CEOs.
I'll give you a trial
run as a favor to Beth.
Why me?
I mean I'm sure you
have tons of candidates.
Yeah, but they're
all children.
This is just a game for them.
Dealing makes them
cool, gets them laid,
they still expect
everything from life.
But you,
well,
we're old enough to know better.
I don't know if I can sell
something I don't believe in.
Oh, well we all have
to believe in something.
You're more than welcome
to join the legions
who still believe that
working hard and being polite
will get you ahead but, I
think you know otherwise.
I'm not gonna kill someone.
That's not the skill
set I'm hiring you for.
You can leave your
weed on the counter.
Canadian Maple is my favorite.
Oh my god, Steve.
There you are.
Fentanyl isn't
fucking everything.
It's not your fault.
It's a risk everyone
knows about.
Everyone's a fucking
adult in there.
Yeah, except for me.
Jesus.
Do you think I like working in
this shithole and getting up
and going to my day job at nine?
No, but I just do it
because I need to save
to open my own place.
My mom cleaned washrooms to
put a roof over our head.
Dealing isn't hard, Anne.
Cleaning toilets is.
Yeah but you can't kill
anybody while doing it.
Well, then you
better start scrubbing
because you cannot
have it both ways.
Dealing weed was different.
You keep telling yourself that
but your friends or your clients
or whatever you call
them sold you out.
Fuck you.
No, fuck you.
My job, my reputation and my
fucking head is on the line
because I did you a favor.
So stop being so goddamn
selfish and self centered.
Beth, my whole life has
been turned upside down.
I'm homeless.
Literally.
My shit is in a
fucking playground.
Yeah, and why is
that so surprising?
I mean fuck, the writing has
been on the wall for months.
Maybe if you were
a little less lazy
you would have done something
about it, like Adeela.
I am not fucking lazy.
Sorry, stoned.
You can't even follow the
first rule of dealing.
Don't use your product.
Maybe then you would
have seen your grand plan
for the shit idea it was.
Fuck you.
I was fucking great at my job.
And I tried to do
anything to save it.
And for the record
your boss up there,
she has the same plan.
I just don't have
any money or power.
You wanna know
another difference
between you and
everyone else Anne?
We know that no one
gives a shit about us.
So stop being so nice and
polite and step the fuck up
or get out of the fucking way
because some of us are
doing what needs doing.
I'm short.
Well that's disappointing.
Look, I'll get you the money.
No need.
Beth covered for you.
She did?
Yeah, I see a lot
of myself in her.
That's why she's my top earner.
She's very talented.
Talent is merely a point
of view applied by others.
I look for dirt
under the fingernails
and give my respect accordingly.
You've been around long enough
to know that your
dealing days are over.
Normally I've looked for
a little more surety.
But I think you knowing
that I can get to Beth
will be enough.
You should go.
Freeze!
Hands on your head.
Going somewhere?
No sir.
Mind if I check
your pockets ma'am?
Oh my god Luke, thank god.
Whoa, what are you doing here?
Do you know who owns this place?
Of course you do.
What are you doing here?
Drug enforcement has
been watching this place
for the last couple months.
Some young kid OD-ed tonight.
Is she okay?
I called for help as soon as...
You what?
Fuck Anne.
I'm fucking broke Luke.
I'm fucking homeless.
I'm alone and lost
everything, everything.
I had no choice.
You always have a
choice, all right?
You don't take what's easiest.
Weed is one thing...
Maybe I just
have to toughen up.
You're not the type, trust me.
I deal in this shit every day.
Fuck you.
Do you have any idea how hard
it is to be a female dealer?
People think they can fuck
with you all the time.
The constant harassment,
nevermind fucking close calls
and I've never been arrested
and I don't owe anyone shit.
How many people can say that?
Do you want me to
arrest you right now?
Is that what you're asking me?
You've been dealing
hard drugs for what?
A day,
and someone OD-es
and you're talking
to a cop for comfort.
If you wanna play in that world,
you better be ready
to pull the trigger
if it means getting
ahead or surviving.
Did they really kick you out?
No.
I'm working something out.
Okay.
I know you're trying
to find yourself,
but I have been the one
who's had to tell mom and dad
that their kid is
not coming home.
How did you do it?
You came home every day
and you looked so defeated.
I used to sit there and think,
what difference have I made?
What have I changed?
Who have I affected besides
my own state of misery?
If I disappear tomorrow,
no one would care.
I would.
Find a way,
or fade away.
I just had to
turn off the CBC.
I mean,
how much more do we have to
hear about their problems?
What's the term now?
First Nations,
Aboriginal, indigenous?
You know they don't
have running water, right?
You would think they
own the whole country.
I'm sorry, but that's
just the way I feel.
No, don't hold back.
Do you need help letting
that cross out front?
Don't be crashed here.
I'm the least racist
person I know.
So the marketing
company just decided to
cut all of its writing staff?
Yeah, most of us.
They lost a bunch of clients,
so they had to do it to survive.
So what are you gonna do?
I'll find something.
I know you will dear.
I don't think writing is a
long term career for me anyway.
Well, why don't you go into
banking like your father?
You have your economics degree.
Mum, I haven't asked you
for anything since university.
I've paid my own way.
It's called being
an adult dear.
I'm not sure why you and your
friends want medals for it.
Susan's son Victor,
you remember him?
A couple of grades above you,
red hair, freckles, so cute.
I always thought you two
make a lovely couple.
Anyway, he's still
living with his mother.
Can you believe it?
He's 35, two degrees and
he's still in her basement.
Nobody's gonna marry him when
he's living with his mother.
I don't want a job in banking.
Why not?
Your father was at
the bank for 40 years.
Yeah, and he hated
every minute of it.
That's nonsense, dear.
There's nothing wrong with a
nice secure middle class life.
He wasn't the most
ambitious of men but...
Yeah, but it wasn't his dream,
he wanted to be a painter.
And he was.
It was a nice hobby for him.
Just like dealing weed
could have been for you.
Yeah, but I'm good at it.
That's even better.
Jack was never very good.
Just a lot of
colors and stripes.
Looks nothing like
the Group of Seven.
Wait, wait, wait,
how did you know?
I'm your mother and
I'm an intelligent woman.
You think I don't know
why you always carried
around a backpack?
Mum, I'm sorry.
You should be.
I'm so embarrassed.
Adeela's mother
can't stop bragging.
I mean, really Anne?
You could have met Justin,
but you're just
like your father.
Wasting every opportunity
because you have your
head in the clouds.
Yeah, maybe if he and I
had someone supporting us
it would have been different.
Don't assume you know what
goes on behind closed doors.
You'll understand that when
you've shared your life
and your years with someone.
I always supported Jack.
He could have climbed the
ladder if he'd focused
instead of wasting his time
painting in the garage.
No drive, unlike my father,
came to this country
with nothing.
Worked day and night to
make something of himself.
He didn't need
anybody pushing him.
Jack had everything
handed to him.
And he still said no.
You know, I came into this
marriage with expectations
about our future too.
But they didn't seem to count.
Can I stay here tonight?
I haven't made
up the guestroom
and Susan's coming
over for dinner.
Yeah, forget it.
I'll figure it out.
I always do.
Don't be so dramatic.
Don't even think
about blaming me,
I'm not Victor's mother.
I'm not gonna put up with
that shit for one second.
In Toronto, it
was treated like New Year's Eve
with a bud drop.
Even before doors opened,
cannabis users lined
up to light up.
Using debit to buy
weed was different.
Newfoundland's Ian Power
claims he was the first
to buy a gram of weed and
wants this high to last.
I'm gonna frame it
and hang it on my wall.
Congratulations.
You've made today happen.
Thanks.
I'm a cog in the fucking wheel.
She was right.
What?
It was a nice
comfortable life.
I started as a
clerk at that bank,
could have gone higher,
just wasn't ambitious.
In her mind it was painting
that was a distraction,
that kept me from
being the bank CEO.
I saw that bank as
a means to an end.
You and your mother did not
deserve to live in poverty
while I scraped
by on art grants.
I had responsibilities,
I took care of them.
Just like you are.
I think this job
has great potential,
and it has wonderful benefits.
Dad, you were
fucking miserable.
You said I was.
You are a lot like me.
You have a healthy
sense of expectation.
So I'm just supposed to
accept my fate like you did.
The world of children,
is made possible by
the world of adults.
Oh, come on big motherfucker.
Is it always
gonna be like this?
You know, it reminds me
of the LCBO Thanksgiving
strike of 1998.
I saw a woman, 70 year old woman
fighting over a bottle of
gin like it was penicillin.
It was rough.
You can't get those
images out of your mind.
They are not even
asking questions,
they're just buying
anything with a cool name.
They'll settle down once
they go out and get baked.
Speaking of, can you
help me with this?
That's...
I noted that.
Other than customers,
how's everything going?
Oh, good.
Good.
What is a that?
Flair?
Oh no, no, no, the
government doesn't do flair.
Okay.
But you're doing good, okay?
Just keep checking those IDs.
The customer's always right
even when they're wrong and,
everyone's an expert, right?
So just if they ask, nod
and say that you heard Snoop
is a fan of that
particular strain.
Copy.
Yeah, copy.
Good lingo.
Oh, can you?
Careful.
So is now the time
we spend sitting around
talking about our
feelings until we arrive
at some introspective
enlightenment about our place
in the universe?
I'm sorry I took
it out on you.
It's on me.
You picked a weird profession
to have a conscience.
How did you get out?
You're not the only
one with friends in blue.
I was with Valerie
when they came in.
She really likes you.
So you still thinking about
opening your own place?
I tried to get a bank loan
but the bank said I
wasn't a good risk
because I freelance
so I said fuck it.
I'll do it on my own.
I'm putting it all away.
I'm almost there and
then I shall be free.
Beth, what about the
people that you sell to?
People die from that shit.
And?
I'm dealing at a club where
bottle service starts at one K.
I'm working class and the
people there are only too happy
to remind me of that.
So fuck them.
I'll get mine.
How can you think that?
How can you live with it?
You said it.
Money and power.
They make the rules.
No one gives a shit whether
you make an honest living
or care about your neighbor.
It's gone, Anne.
It went out with blue
collar jobs and plaid.
She's really
fucking dangerous.
I know.
I'll keep on her good side.
Thank you, for
covering for me.
You're gonna get out, right?
It'll just take
a little longer.
You did almost kill
someone on your first day.
Wait, almost?
She survived
Florence Nightingale
so your conscience
can remain clear.
You're heartless.
And you are working
for the man like a chump.
$15 an hour.
I don't wanna talk about it.
Really?
Good, 'cause I can only handle
one of your problems a day.
The entry is 5165.
You can stay with me
Okay, but only for four weeks
and then you're out in your ass.
Thank you.
Let's fucking dance.
Yeah.
Oh fuck.
Brent.
Beth, is that you?
Yeah asshole, it's me.
Did you tell her I said hi.
What is happening?
I'm burning.
Fuck!
My heart...
I'm having a heart attack.
A heart attack.
Let me feel your forehead.
He is not burning up.
And my brain is on fire.
Did you use that weed app?
Yeah.
The fuck did you
swipe right on?
Everything.
Get a cold towel
and some water.
Okay Brent, you are
having a panic attack.
You just need to breathe.
Okay?
That's it, deep breaths.
Deep breaths.
What are you doing?
Just put it on the towel.
He dropped you yesterday.
I haven't been out with
this asshole for months.
Why the fuck are we
helping this idiot?
Because he called us.
His dealer and his ex?
You need friends Brent.
Put the towel on him.
Doesn't even have a label on it.
Probably sativa set
off his anxieties.
He is an indica smoker.
Or it's fucking medical grade
and some shitbag put oil in it.
Okay Brent, did you
take anything else?
Coke, pills?
You limp-dicked bastard.
I fuck like a stallion.
Oh, I think you're confusing
me with that other woman.
You know that other woman,
the stripper you thought
had a heart of gold?
She fucking meant
nothing, okay?
Oh yeah?
Nothing, she meant nothing?
What about the fucking
pictures on your fucking phone?
I'm fucking sorry.
You're sorry?
Focus, focus, focus.
We're gonna focus on
getting you back, okay?
Okay.
We're gonna stay here.
We're gonna watch you
as long as it takes.
And if gets any worse we're
gonna go to the hospital.
No fuck that,
fuck the hospital.
Yeah, fuck the hospital.
Fuck the hospital.
He needs to feel
the fucking pain.
Okay, you fucker.
You never cheat on your
girl or you're fucking dead.
Beth!
What?
You're waterboarding him!
Oh.
My bad.
Catch your breath.
Now try to relax.
There you go.
Good, good, good, good.
What are you doing?
What?
You don't have any more
weed and all I have is coke.
I need to relax.
No, no, no, do not smoke that.
I'm a woman.
I can handle my shit.
Okay, if you have a
bad trip I'm leaving
'cause you guys
deserve each other.
No don't leave,
she'll kill me.
Look at you.
Yeah, it's kinda nice
to have my old life back
for a second.
Have you guys fucked here?
Oh yeah.
Oh, fuck yeah.
They are two of
the country's former top cops.
But how times have changed.
The two former law enforcement
officers have joined forces
and formed a cannabis
base network.
Next, next,
next,
next.
Next.
Yes.
Hi, I'd like to open a cannabis
lab as a micro cultivator.
Do you have the
relevant paperwork?
No, I don't know
where to start.
So I was hoping
that you could help.
You'll need to fill out
an initial request form.
You need to include a business
plan including information
on where the lab is to be
located, preliminary plans.
Do you have those forms?
We're committed
to the environment.
Everything can be
found on our website.
When I just have to
print those forms out,
and then bring them back anyway.
Starting a business is
not for the faint of heart.
Yeah, I know.
I had one until you
guys took it from me.
We do have some
help available.
Really?
You just need to fill
out a 182A-496-697-A,
then you can receive counseling
on starting a business.
Look, I'm a cannabis dealer.
Okay, that's my profession.
And now that it's legal,
shouldn't you guys be helping
me with transitioning?
I mean, I've heard about
all these reprogramming and,
retraining opportunities,
where are those?
Just to be clear,
you're asking whether the
government can help you transition
from the illegal world
to the legal one?
Hey, you guys took
my livelihood from me.
Okay, you owe me.
I think you have
to be on probation
to access those programs.
Have you ever gone to jail?
Are you currently on probation?
I'm not on probation, okay?
Except for working at the CDCBO.
Look, I pay taxes.
Now, you guys work for me.
Shouldn't the government
be encouraging me?
Small business is the
key to Canada flourishing
and women succeeding and
make Canada great again.
Gary.
Gary.
Let's make it great together.
Oh, it's already great.
You better get started.
How many dreams
do you kill a day?
Next.
Right now, you may be
wondering what benefits you get
in exchange for your work
in Ontario's civil service?
Well, there are many of them.
And they're all outlined in
your employees' information kit.
Oh, I hate people.
I keep telling
them I'm not high.
I'm not gonna work
when I'm high.
What are you, crazy?
Nice flair.
Thanks.
Are you leaving us so soon?
What?
No, I love it here.
I am so grateful that
you took me on Judy.
Yeah said with as much
conviction as a 15 year old
with fake ID.
Look I know structure
is hard for you
but you've got a future
here if you want it.
I don't know, maybe.
I mean I can't even read this.
All right let me
have a look, scooch.
Out you go.
I've worked with the
government all my life.
But this stuff it's insane.
Right Jesus,
the only thing they don't
ask for is an STD test.
I wouldn't give them one either.
Well this is why the
big companies always win.
You can't compete,
they rig it with all
this crap no offense.
I wasn't listening
'cause I was thinking,
we should partner.
Yeah, I could get a grant,
a new skills grant for
government employees.
We're also women.
We are also women.
Yeah, I'd forgotten about
that, rookie mistake.
Okay, 'cause there's
a fund for women
who run small
businesses as well.
What else could we get?
Wow!
Food and beverage, women in
business, leveraging agents,
market fund, arts grant.
The arts?
Yeah, we could pay some
sort of poor artists,
preferably from the
LGBTQ community.
Oh my gosh, it'd be great
if they were an immigrant
or had some sort of
indigenous roots.
That would be fantastic.
They'll do all our commercials.
And forestry?
Yeah, we'll just plant a
bunch of trees around the weed.
And you've never
been arrested, right?
No.
You've spent a night
in jail probably.
Nada.
No, surprising.
Too bad, that's a lot of
money left on the table.
I know a cop,
maybe he could help.
No, that would flag it.
And then by the
time you get out,
you wouldn't be eligible.
Okay.
Gary, City Hall guy,
he said that I'd have to
make an initial payment.
He's not wrong.
It's $30,000.
Holy shit.
Yeah.
And how long is the
application process?
Not long, right?
I mean what's six months?
Half a year, approximately
give or take.
Will the CDCBO even
sell our product?
Yeah, probably they
would consider it and then,
turn it down because they'll
deal with larger growers.
Yeah, like Shoppers.
Yeah.
And then we wouldn't get points.
Oh, I want my points.
Yeah, you're right.
Maybe in the future, right?
No, because by that time,
the price of weed
will have gone down
because all the big companies
will be making it cheaper.
Yeah.
I mean, that's how they get you,
they offer these grants
and you can't access them.
What about at the CDCBO?
I mean, with my expertise,
there must be an opportunity.
I'm gonna stop you there
'cause there absolutely is not.
It's all about
seniority like Ralph
and his stupid jerk face dog.
He's an alcoholic,
not the dog, my boss,
but he steals stuff from
the company all the time.
And does he gets shown the door?
No, he doesn't.
In fact, they're offering
him a treatment plan
that you and I as
taxpayers pay for.
It's the worst.
I'm fucked.
Yeah, well I mean that
would actually be good
because then you get 12
months paid maternity leave.
I mean, that's a joke
but not maternity leave,
because that's not funny.
Motherhood is absolutely
something to be taken seriously.
I gotta go.
Hey doll, wanna hit?
No.
I'm good.
How about a brownie?
I got a brownie.
The pharmacist said I should
try oils but, what the fuck?
What am I, a naughty
five year old?
So smoke.
I'm trying but
their stuff is shit.
Told you.
Really?
I'm dying and you're
gonna say I told you so.
Look what I bought.
Beautiful, isn't it?
Do you wanna talk about it?
It's a glass penis.
What more is there to say?
You know what I mean.
Three months, no
hope, lots of pain.
You wanna know
what the doc said?
You've had a good run.
Wow!
Really?
I almost kneed
him in the balls.
That's the whole
point of life asshole.
Doesn't mean I have
to be cool about it
'cause I'm passing third base.
Come here.
I love you.
I'm not gonna lie in
some drug induced coma
at a home somewhere.
No.
Fuck God's waiting room.
Gonna hit the road with my penis
and leave this world
the same way I came in,
kicking and screaming.
Is what I'm gonna do.
How can I help you?
I'm gonna need your best
stuff to control the pain.
You helped my son get
through it with dignity.
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Dad you don't have to
worry about me, okay?
Okay.
I wish I was more
like you than him.
You are.
You just have to start
using your product.
I do.
The other stuff, up here.
I brought something.
It's really strong.
Uh, I like the sound of that.
This is exciting.
You can be my guinea pig.
It's really, really strong.
Oh, a thing of beauty.
Oh, she's mighty.
Do not be fooled.
We hope.
I hate Justin.
He used to be hot.
Now he not.
Do you ever feel like
you've disappointed everyone
in your life?
Oh shit, mixed family guilt?
It's too early for this.
No, no, it's not that.
I don't know maybe it is but,
I'm just trying to find my
way without saying I'm sorry
or kill someone.
I feel like those are
my only two choices.
That's the great
Canadian motto.
Say sorry or kill someone.
Okay, let me break
it down for you.
I'm about to blow your mind.
See this nice
little picket fence?
This is everyone else.
This is you.
I prefer marmalade.
What are you, like 80?
Anyway, look at you.
You're different.
You're weird.
Last week you were a criminal.
Well, I technically still am.
Great, even better.
Do you think these nice
gentle pieces of bread
are looking at you thinking,
wow, that's cool.
Look nice red top.
She's so different
everybody, look at her.
No, they're not.
They're all wondering why
you think you're so special.
And why are you ruining the flow
of their beautiful
nice picket fence.
That's what they want.
They want you to be just
like them, nice and polite.
You should run for office.
Oh, I'm way ahead of you.
I'm already learning how
to parlez-vous francais.
Adeela, I need your help.
And I don't want some
bullshit excuses this time.
Uh, game on.
Yes, I will have another.
Thank you.
Meenie meenie miney Moe,
catch a finger by the toe,
if you I'm taking
you regardless.
Still good.
That's the way it goes.
Look, Judy I can't
work here anymore.
It's not me.
Well it is me.
That's the problem, if
I don't get out of here
I'm just gonna...
Gonna end up becoming
me, that's right?
No, no, that's
not what I meant.
You know what?
I've hired a lot of
people in my day.
And you know when the
biggest change is?
What?
No one respects the climb.
The climb?
The climb, the time it
takes to accomplish something,
to get somewhere.
Everyone just
wants free timbits.
I've been climbing
for 10 years.
Fighting to change perceptions,
fighting to change laws,
all while trying
not to get arrested.
I helped make this happen.
And now they don't want
my expertise to help them
build what they
just took from me.
Make a choice.
Let the pieces fall where they
may but just make a choice.
You never wanted to
leave when we came here.
Just one more slide
and that's it, dad.
Just one more.
That usually got
me about six more.
I ran out of time, Anne.
I did the right thing, I
just ran out of runway.
I know dad.
I know.
For folks watching
across the country,
the original model from
the previous government
was that there would be
provincially run stores.
Very quickly in your
government's mandate
you said, you know what,
we're not gonna do that, we're
in favor of a private model.
We're not in the business
of selling cannabis.
There you are.
Okay, Judy, can I please
pick up some shifts?
Okay, I just need to
start saving and, what?
Oh my god.
They're shutting down.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
New government, new ideas.
Like right now.
Yeah.
The government's holding on to
distribution and online sales
and all the stores
are going private.
What's gonna happen to you?
Oh Ralph being the dog that
he is trying to push me out
offering me a severance
package for my loyal service.
He is?
Yeah, I'm not
taking it though.
No, I'm gonna be like
a hangover to him
that never goes away.
How much is the package?
Oh, hello.
Are we on probation yet?
Is the circus in town?
What we are is two women who
have an interest in forestry,
the arts and technology.
I believe our whole
application is in order.
Oh, and what you forgot to do
is give an Anne a 4D4603 form,
not to worry, I went
home and printed it out.
I attached it to our deposit.
So there shouldn't be any kind
of delay in our application.
So better catch that
before it falls.
She owns you.
So long sucker.
Fuck Mondays.
Yes, fuck Mondays.
Thank you Adeela for
letting us use your lab.
My pleasure.
I'm happy to help,
especially since you
cleared my paper trail.
You know, you're like
the CDCBO oracle.
Oh well, I mean you just
have to know the system, right?
Or be the system.
Unfortunately nobody can
be told what the matrix is.
You have to see it for yourself.
Respect, right?
Nerds.
Thank you.
All right.
I'm not gonna finish that.
Oh, you know what,
I'll have that with you.
And I will see you
tomorrow, partner.
We're ready for this pitch.
Yeah we are.
Hey, do you like cats?
No.
That sound, does that make
your heart skip a beat?
Wow, slow down officer.
This shit is strong.
It is.
Get this off me.
Come on, there you go.
Oh.
It's like you've
done that before.
You're glowing.
So are you.
So, I stopped by
the evidence locker
and I got you something.
She is beautiful.
Her name is Lauren.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I thought that flowers
would be too eager.
Really?
That stuff is fantastic.
What do you call it?
It's my new strain.
It's called find a
way or fade away.
My girlfriend,
the cannabis grower.
Medical cannabis,
by prescription only.
The pharmaceutical industry,
now you really are a gangster.
A gangster, that is not
your girlfriend, okay?
You take too much credit.
Let the games begin.
The hours are
long, and the work often dull.
But the life has many rewards.
You're respected as a member
of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police.
Well, there you have it.
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obviously in so short a time,
we couldn't cover
all there is to know
about the working
relationship between you
and the government.
There are still many
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will provide you
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and we hope that this film has
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Been to a Snoop
Dogg concert too.
Yeah, it's one of the
best nights of my life.
I had chosen an outfit
that was obviously
an attention grabber
because on the way in a
lot of people were like,
hey, do you shop at the Gap,
which makes me think, spiffy.
And my aunt ironically,
was wearing the same thing,
khakis blue shirt.
It was just something that we,
I mean, it wasn't even by
choice, just by chance.
And we sat next to these two
gentlemen that were cool.
They were cool.
They were like NWA,
like that's them.
And, I always travel
with chocolate.
So that's something that
is just in my nature
to offer chocolate
to these guys.
And they're like, no, man.
I'm cool.
And I was like,
you are cool because that's
more Smarties for me.
That's very cool.
And at one point they said,
oh, hip hop's dead.
And I was like,
cool, that's cool.