In Canada, lawmakers continue to say that automatic expungement is impossible. In the U.S., federal prohibition continues to limit progress.
Author: Andrew Ward
Brooklyn, NY
Employment protections for cannabis consumers in Canada and the US continue to evolve
Employment protections for cannabis users vary between Canada and the U.S. Still, employers and employees in both nations continue to find themselves in precarious situations over worker rights. The matter becomes that much more complex when considering the rights of medical and adult-use consumers.
The prospect of Federal legalization in America leaves State market impact uncertain
Most legal experts and cannabis operators believe federal legalization will come to the United States soon. How and when it arrives remains up for debate, as does the impact on state markets.
Canada’s legalization framework serves as roadmap for Israel and other nations
Israel appears poised to pass a cannabis legalization bill in 2021. If it does, Israel’s regulatory framework could resemble the Canadian model to some degree.
Mexico’s eventual cannabis legalization could create immense change for citizens, global market
Mexico’s Supreme Court-mandated passage of adult use cannabis continues to see delays. Now on its third extension, lawmakers have until April 30, 2021, to pass a bill that would legalize, among other parameters, use and possession.
Canadian and U.S. operators say that good faith branding regulations stifle efforts against illicit market and brand development
Cannabis operators across the world face uphill battles to stand out when regulations often create significant limitations. Though justified in intentions, many regulations imposed by
Despite more legal access to cannabis, impaired driving cases not on the rise in Canada or US
Driving under the influence of any substance is a concern. Be it cannabis, alcohol or any other substance; there is a legitimate worry that even
Joe Biden’s Cannabis Policy Advances Reform To Some Degree
For challenger and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, his reluctance towards legalization is proving to be a thorn in the side of some of the more progressive voters in his block. However, others argue that legalization is a thorny subject that could result in Biden losing more conservative voters in a race where their support is crucial.
How cannabis legalization is taking shape for Indigenous communities in the US and Canada
Legal battles and federal laws create problems that persist to this day. Yet, despite the less than ideal circumstances, there is hope among numerous tribes that cannabis could provide some relief.
California finds criminal record reforms easier said than done
While both Canada and several U.S. states have vowed to create some sense of restorative justice to nonviolent marijuana offenders, few individuals have had their rights and records restored at this point.
How Cannabis Made the Ballot in New Zealand
New Zealand citizens will head to the polls on September 19, 2020 to determine the country’s stance on adult use cannabis reform.
