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Cannabis to treat cancer

Cannabis to treat cancer

April 23 2025Research

Researchers from the Whole Health Oncology Institute and the Chopra Foundation in the USA have carried out a meta-analysis of thousands of studies on medical cannabis and found overwhelming scientific support for the potential of cannabis to treat the symptoms of cancer and possibly combat the progression of the disease itself.

Hemp for a greener economy

Hemp for a greener economy

April 22 2025Ecology

Hemp offers many solutions for dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of the construction and building industry. What's more, it offers a number of highly sought-after properties in terms of thermal resistance, compression, water absorption and insulating capacity.

Slowing of growth and market consolidation

Slowing of growth and market consolidation

April 17 2025Canada

A report by Zuanic & Associates shows a slowdown in the growth of the cannabis market in Canada, with growth of 4% in 2025 compared with 6% the previous year. There has also been a slowdown in market consolidation, with the 3 largest companies holding 27% of the market compared to 31% in 2024.

Majority of Canadians support the cannabis industry

Majority of Canadians support the cannabis industry

April 16 2025Canada

According to a survey conducted by Abacus Data, 64% of Canadians want the federal government to take steps to better support the cannabis industry and secure its economic future.

Israel wants to impose 165% tariffs

Israel wants to impose 165% tariffs

April 11 2025International

Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry has announced that he would like to impose tariffs of up to 165% on Canadian cannabis for the next four years. However, this decision has not yet been approved by the Knesset Finance Committee and Minister of Finance.

Introducing our member AGA

Introducing our member AGA

April 11 2025AQIC

Over the past few years, the AQIC has developed a solid partnership with the AGA Insurance Group to meet the specific needs and challenges of our members in terms of employee benefits. This partnership has paid off, with many members already realizing significant savings on their group insurance while maintaining a superior level of protection for their employees. Not to mention AGA's excellent customer service, knowledge of the cannabis industry and high-performance technology platform!

Decline in the proportion of young people using cannabis

Decline in the proportion of young people using cannabis

April 10 2025Québec

According to the latest Quebec Cannabis Survey from the Institut de la statistique du Québec, the proportion of young people who have used cannabis has fallen from 33% to 28% among 18-20 year-olds, and from 42% to 36% among 21-24 year-olds. In addition, the proportion of young users who have vaped cannabis is also down, from 62% to 57%.

New study on CBD

New study on CBD

April 9 2025Québec

Santé Cannabis is currently seeking healthy volunteers to participate in a research study to evaluate the absorption and distribution time of various oral formulations of CBD. To participate, volunteers will need to make at least 4 visits to their Montreal clinic, as well as take blood samples. Participants will receive up to $1300.

Cannabis and sleep

Cannabis and sleep

April 8 2025Daily news

Medical cannabis is more effective than prescription and over-the-counter sleeping pills in relieving sleep disorders, according to a survey of 1,000 patients. According to the survey results, nearly 70% of patients said that cannabis was a better sleep aid than prescription sleeping pills, and over 90% said that medical cannabis was more effective than over-the-counter sleeping pills.

Results of the largest longitudinal study on medical cannabis

Results of the largest longitudinal study on medical cannabis

April 4 2025International

A study led by the University of Sydney, one of the world's largest longitudinal clinical trials of medical cannabis, has demonstrated clinically significant improvements in the quality of life of patients and those suffering from chronic illnesses.

Introducing our member Greentone

Introducing our member Greentone

April 3 2025AQIC

Since obtaining its license in 2020, Greentone has experienced remarkable growth, having since produced around 100 tons of high-quality cannabis. Distributing its products in five different countries, its international expansion is a testament to the quality and reputation of its products.

Tilray relocates production of Good Supply Jean Guy

Tilray relocates production of Good Supply Jean Guy

April 2 2025Québec

Tilray announces the relocation of its flagship variety, Good Supply Jean Guy, from Ontario to its facilities in Masson-Angers, Quebec. Currently the brand's best-selling variety in the province, it will now be grown locally. To mark this transition, new packaging and a reworked logo will soon be unveiled.

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