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Discover the new podcast ''Le temps d'une trim'', created by Québec Craft Cannabis, which explores the stories of the artisans and entrepreneurs who shape our industry, and the deep links between passion for cannabis, entrepreneurship and innovation.

The federal gouvernment has announced that it might harmonize the legislative framework for excise stamps stating that it will  ‘explore a transition from cannabis excise duty stamps specific to each province and territory to a single, national stamp’.

On November 8, the federal government created the Canadian Industrial Hemp Research and Promotion Board, to be administered by a Board of Directors made up of seven industrial hemp producers representing their province or group of provinces, one member representing importers, and one member from other sectors of the industrial hemp industry value chain.

Access to medical cannabis difficult for many patients as Canada Post strike persists. “This strike has added another layer of complexity to an already difficult medical cannabis access process”, explains Dr. Karolina Urban of Avicanna.

Portugal's ambition is to become the new European Eldorado for medical cannabis. Thanks to its weather conditions and regulatory framework, many companies have chosen this country as their home, including Tilray in 2019.

Since the legalization of cannabis in Canada, the industry has been facing a shortage of skilled workers. To meet this demand, Cégep Gérald-Godin's Continuing Education and Business Services offers a unique program in cannabis production and processing. 

Health Canada has published the results of a survey of 11,600 people polled between April 4 and July 2, 2024. According to the survey, the number of people consuming cannabis is relatively stable, and the majority do so legally (72%). Smoking still remains the most common way to consume, but is declining as edibles and electronic cigarettes gain in popularity.

For the first episode of our webseries, Cannabis Growth Stories, we are presenting Origine Nature, a company located in the heart of the Laurentian region, in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec.

3 years after the launch of its Corporate Members' Page, the AQIC is proud to announce the launch of its Individual Members' Page, a new cutting-edge B2B communication and marketing tool designed for people working in the industry.

In 2024, the number of Brazilian patients using medical cannabis increased by 50% compared to the previous year, with the majority of cannabis coming from imports. The market is now estimated at 852 million Brazilian reals, or 142 million US dollars.

SQDC has issued its first call for products for a device and cartridges that meet its criteria. One of these criteria? The products must not be flavored, so as not to attract young people who tend to prefer this type of product. According to Chu Anh Pham, public affairs advisor and spokesperson for the SQDC: “The reason we decided to begin the process of marketing cannabis vaping products is because this mode of consumption is a phenomenon that has taken off,” explains Ms. Pham. With what's available on the illegal market, we decided to act in line with our mission, which is to offer lower-risk products with the aim of protecting public health”.

Nuances MJ is not only launching a bold new product, it's also launching a new brand. Nuances MJ's Aiguilles XL are the first pre-rolls under the Pixel brand, and have been available at SQDC since October 21.