Live: Policing needs, cannabis regulation put pressure on Edmonton tax

Edmonton residents could see taxes increase next year specifically to cover the cost of regulating cannabis. 
Eighteen new city staff and $4.3 million for 2018 alone will be required after cannabis is legalized this summer, say city officials, who are expected to place a funding request in front of city council for debate Tuesday.
Council is trying to finalize the tax increase for 2018. It’s currently set at 3.2 per cent. That could drop to 3.1 per cent, but only if council leaves the