Ever wonder what British Columbia's most profitable businesses are? Logging? Fishing? Tourism? Ever think to include marijuana? If you haven't, think again. No longer a hobby for the stereotypically hippie culture of the '60s, BC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a seemingly unstoppable business giant, dubbed by those involved as "The Union". Commanding upwards of CDN$ 7 billion annually, The Unions roots stretch far and wide, directly and indirectly affecting all areas of our society. With 65-85% of all "BC Bud" being exported to the United States, its clear that the BC marijuana trade has become an international issue with consequences that extend far beyond our borders. When record profits are to be made, who are the players, and when do their motives become questionable?

• Why is marijuana illegal?
• What health risks do we really face?
• Does prohibition work?
• What would happen if we taxed it?
• Medicine, paper, fuel, textiles, food, etc. Are we missing something here?

Follow filmmaker Adam Scorgie as he delves head first into Canada's most socially acceptable illegal activity. Along the way, Adam demystifies the underground market and brings light to how such a large industry can function while remaining illegal. By interviewing experts from around the world, including growers, clippers, police officers, criminologists, economists, psychologists, medical doctors, politicians and pop culture icons, Scorgie explores the cause and effect nature of the business behind getting high.

Nobody's innocent in this exploration of an industry that may be profiting more by being illegal. Join Adam Scorgie as he unravels the mystery of the The Union.

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