The cannabis industry is crumbling under the weight of the excise tax, which is nine times higher than that imposed on the wine industry and six times higher than that on beer. As Toronto-based controlled substances lawyer Harrison Jordan explains: “The industry is facing a number of problems. Excise is not the only problem, but it's a significant one.

With 700,000 Canadians suffering from dementia, cannabinoids offer a glimmer of hope and may help alleviate symptoms such as agitation and aggression

SQDC is revamping the look of its branches, and on January 27 will open a new, more intimate branch in Sainte-Julie that will allow for freer circulation within the store. “The aim is to bring our advisors closer to our customers,” explains Geneviève Giroux, Vice-President, Supply and Marketing.

Research conducted by the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council shows that 93% of illicit vaping cartridges contain high levels of pesticides, and that THC and CBD levels are often lower than advertised.

According to some sources, the DEA is against the reclassification of cannabis when it is supposed to be defending it, and has engaged in inappropriate communications with other opponents of reform.

Tilray Medical, through its German subsidiary Tilray Deutschland GmbH, has just won a tender from the Luxembourg Ministry of Health to supply the country with medical cannabis flowers.

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.