Germany's recent legalisation of recreational cannabis is a step in the right direction for the destigmatization and acceptance of cannabis on a global level. The new law prompts a closer look at how the Canadian cannabis industry may be impacted by the recent changes, more specifically, craft cannabis. Renowned for it...

For years, the B.C. Craft Farmer's Co-op has approached the provincial government in collaborating to establish a B.C. craft cannabis brand, aimed at promoting British Columbia's renowned craft cannabis. Despite years of advocacy from the BCFCC, the province has consistently ignored suggestions from the Co-op. They hav...

Community input plays a pivotal role in shaping cannabis land use regulations and perceptions. Not everyone feels good about living next to or near a cannabis production facility. Mitigating community concerns extends beyond regulatory compliance. Cannabis cultivators need to be transparent and put effort and care into...

Cannabis use may increase the risk of developing a new anxiety disorder or worsen existing anxiety, a large Ontario study suggests. The study looked at health data of 12 million people between January 2008 and March 2019 and found that 27.5 per cent of people who visited an emergency room for cannabis use developed an ...

Crucial messages can have a bigger impact when advocacy and academics intersect, and these messages are often the fuel to instigate real change in the world. According to one Victoria, B.C.-based scholar and activist, amendments are necessary for Canadian cannabis policy to support an equitable industry. Accessible, co...

OTTAWA - The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. The new substance use policy replaces a 2018 one that required front-line officers and many other employees in "safety-sensitive" positions to refrain from recreational cannabis ...

Cannabis research continue to grow in Canada following legalization in 2018. The ramifications of alcohol and opiates on both health and society have been studied extensively, and scientists are now expanding the scope of their work to include more cannabis-related research. Dr. Tim Stockwell, PhD served as director of...

The common saying "strength is greater in numbers" rings true in the event of a select group of businesses working together to help others this holiday season. Ten Canadian cannabis companies have joined forces and are leveraging their public reach to help those in need stay warm and dry during the upcoming w...

In 2019, a former employee of Koppert Canada, Patricia Gendron, claimed that she experienced a contact high that left her unable to perform her work duties as a technical consultant after visiting a cannabis facility. She asked the company to remove the cannabis grower from her inspection rounds for "safety, physi...

A petition submitted to the federal government is requesting an increase to the amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) allowed in edibles. The petition, submitted by Sarah Mills of Toronto, stated the current limit of 10 miligrams of THC serves as a suitable starting point for newcomers, but fails to adequately cater to ...