Being arrested in Japan convinced Olympic snowboard champ Ross Rebagliati to devote his life to cannabis
Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Olympic gold medalist and cannabis entrepreneur Ross Rebagliati says government restrictions and stigma are hurting the growth of the industry.
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![Men's Giant Slalom Snowboard gold medal winner Ross Rebagliati of Canada shows his delight during the medal ceremony at the XVIII Winter Olympic Games February 8. Rebagliati won Canada's first gold medal of the games. - PBEAHULZMAK A smiling Olympic athlete dressed in Canadian red and white is shown wearing a gold medal around his neck, and holding the medal up in his right hand.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.4528033.1697846423!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/rebagliati.jpg)
Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Olympic gold medalist and cannabis entrepreneur Ross Rebagliati says government restrictions and stigma are hurting the growth of the industry.