Many provincial leaders worried about being ready in time for the Liberals' deadline to legalize cannabis.

While the prime minister and the premiers will focus largely on economic issues when they sit down next week, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed Thursday that legalizing cannabis will also be discussed.

Sources tell CBC News a number of provinces were already planning on raising the issue during the final afternoon session of Tuesday's first ministers meeting.

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Susan Lunn ~ CBC News ~