Colombian Agricultural Institute posts draft requirements for Canadian cannabis imports
A draft resolution from the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), which seeks to create a pathway for the importation of cannabis from Canada, is raising questions…
Swiss health committee approves plan to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use
The proposal is to regulate cannabis for non-medical purposes through a new legal carve-out that keeps it defined as a narcotic through a lens of…
Cannabis sales continue to increase in Quebec
The SQDC reported a net and overall result of $40.5 million for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which ended January 4, 2025….
Ontario county bylaw effective at managing designated cannabis production sites
Norfolk County in Ontario has concluded five years of bylaw enforcement of cannabis production sites, according to a new report.
Calgary city councillor wants to allow cannabis sales at events in the city
A city councillor in Calgary is trying to bring the city’s rules about cannabis sales at events in line with provincial rules put in place…
Cannabis Xpress to open new location in Dalhousie, New Brunswick
Private retail chain Cannabis Xpress is opening its fourth private retail store in New Brunswick, located in the town of Dalhousie, about a three-hour drive…
Producers can now enter into private label agreements with multiple retailers for the same product in Alberta
Effective immediately, licensed cannabis producers may enter into a private label agreement with multiple retailers in Alberta for the same product or products.
The Australian Capital Territory’s home grown cannabis laws are serving the community
A recent Australian study found that decriminalizing home grown cultivation and possession in the ACT met community needs and had minimal unintended consequences.
Cannabis tech company taking part in Canadian trade mission to Australia
GrowerIQ, a Canadian cannabis ERP company, will represent Team Canada in an upcoming trade mission to Australia.
Village Farms’ first Leli Holland harvest to reach coffee shops soon
Following its first commercial harvest in January, Canada-and-US-based Village Farms says it has now started processing orders and deliveries into the Dutch market from its…
Wholesale flower prices expected to continue to rebound in 2025, domestic market will continue to slow
The Bulk Wholesale Cannabis and Distillate Pricing Report provides an overview of the 2024 market and looks ahead at what 2025 holds.
Canadian CEO sues US agencies over harassment at the border for connections to cannabis industry
The CEO of a BC-based company has sued the United States Department of Homeland Security, saying they detained, interrogated, and harassed him over the cannabis-related…
Wholesale cannabis sales in BC remain relatively stable in Q3 2024, direct delivery sales rebound
Wholesale cannabis sales in BC in the last three months of 2024 (Q3 2024) were $146.9 million, up 7.5% from the same period in 2023,…
Province raids two unlicensed cannabis stores in Vancouver
Two unlicensed cannabis stores in Vancouver were raided by the BC Community Safety Unit on January 29, according to store owner Dana Larsen, in a…
Court rejects CRA’s concerns in Delta 9 application
A Justice of the Court of Alberta has approved Delta 9’s sanction order and stay extension while rejecting the CRA’s recent objections to parts of…
New government could mean big delays in cannabis industry demands
The Canadian cannabis industry faces uncertainty with a potential federal leadership change, early election, and possible delays in addressing key industry concerns.
New Brunswick issues RFQ for several new private cannabis stores
The New Brunswick Liquor Corporation (NBLC) has issued four new Requests for Quotations (RFQ) for four new privately-run cannabis stores in the province.
True North and associated companies file for creditor protection
On January 24, 2025, the parent company of True North Cannabis Co., as well as Bamboo Blaze, and real estate holding company 888, filed for…
Green Acre finds success with living soil craft cannabis
Nestled on one acre on a 1,200-acre farm east of Edmonton sits Green Acre, a micro cultivator run by a small family team in St….
Ontario cannabis retailers frustrated after recent string of robberies
Some Ontario cannabis retailers are again calling on the provincial government to make changes to provincial rules that they say are making them targets for…
Researchers at UBC measure hits from the bong
Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they have created a new way to quantify what constitutes a single serving of cannabis.
Expand legal market to better compete with illegal online sales, says U of M researcher
A survey study from researchers at the University of Montreal found that the majority of illicit cannabis websites in Canada prefer e-transfers to using cryptocurrency.
First harvest from Village Farms’ Netherlands facility to reach stores in coming weeks
The first legal cannabis from Village Farms’ facility in the Netherlands will be available to consumers in the coming weeks, according to local news.
Canada’s medical cannabis market remains steady, exports continue to increase
The number of client registrations with federally licensed sellers of cannabis for medical purposes continued to remain fairly stable from March 2023 to June 2024.
Hand-crafted Hash Holes a hit in the Canadian market
Two BC companies are bringing a joint experience to the market as the nation’s cannabis industry continues to mature and evolve.
Cannabis sales and inventory figures through June 2024
The Government of Canada recently released newly updated sales and inventory figures for the cannabis industry, highlighting changing trends as the industry continues to mature.
Micros again the most popular licence type in 2024
The number of new micro cultivators and processors licensed in 2024 outpaced standard licenses by almost a two-to-one ratio.
Tilray Medical wins tender to supply Luxembourg with medical cannabis
Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc., announced on January 6 that its German subsidiary, Tilray Deutschland GmbH, has secured a tender to supply…
Manitoba’s home grow cannabis bill could come into force in April
The Manitoba government is seeking feedback on its proposed repeal of the prohibition on adults growing up to four cannabis plants at home. The law…
Health Canada expects to publish cannabis sampling program results in coming months
In 2023, Health Canada announced it would launch a new data-gathering program for cannabis markets in Canada. The program would include sampling and testing of…
What could an early election mean for the cannabis industry and pending regulatory changes?
Exploring the potential impacts of an early federal election on the Canadian cannabis industry.
RCMP in Nova Scotia shut down unlicensed cannabis storefront
A draft resolution from the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), which seeks to create a pathway for the importation of cannabis from Canada, is raising questions…
BC’s third cannabis farmgate store plans to open in early 2025
BC’s third cannabis farmgate store received provincial approval recently, with plans to welcome customers in February.
BC researchers looking at impacts of cannabis use on driving abilities
Dr. Jeff Brubacher of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute is using driving simulations to explore the impacts of medical cannabis on road safety…
Federal government “exploring” single harmonized cannabis excise stamp
The federal government will explore a single, harmonized federal excise duty stamp as part of a red tape reduction measure outlined in its 2024 Fall…
Health Canada may request supporting evidence for some medical cannabis authorizations
Health Canada recently sent a memo to provincial colleges of physicians advising them that it may contact health care practitioners to ask for evidence to…
New retail cannabis project in Germany could be good news for Canadian cannabis exporters
A new research project could allow for cannabis to be sold in retail stores in up to 25 different German cities, supplied by authorized cannabis…
Federal government fails to implement “ambitious” program to streamline cannabis pardons by deadline
Canada’s Bill C-5, passed in 2022, mandates sequestering simple drug possession records, including cannabis, by 2024, removing them from criminal background checks—a complex process across…
BC businesses team up to research effects of e-beam irradiation on cannabis
A cannabis education group has teamed up with a cannabis testing lab in BC to look into the impacts of remediation on cannabis.
BC’s Community Savings provides support for cannabis industry
BC’s Community Savings Credit Union president and CEO Mike Schilling says his phone has been ringing off the hook with queries from cannabis businesses following…
Health Canada: Only about 5% of cannabis purchases in Canada come from irregular sources
The vast majority of cannabis purchases in Canada continue to come from legal sources, according to Health Canada’s annual cannabis survey.
PEI amends 2021 vaping legislation to note it doesn’t apply to cannabis products
However, there has been no change in policy in regard to what products PEI Cannabis Management Corporation (PEICMC) can sell.
Nova Scotia sells $32.6 million worth of cannabis in Q2 2024
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) saw $32.6 million in cannabis sales in the three months ended September 29, 2024 (Q2 2024), a 3.9% increase…
Group seeking to enrol 1,000 Canadian medical cannabis patients for observational study
Canadian cannabis company Avicanna recently announced their participation in an observational study looking at the potential therapeutic use of medical cannabis for issues like pain,…
AGLC makes several updates, clarifications to retail cannabis and cannabis representative policies
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has made amendments to its Retail Cannabis Store Handbook and the Cannabis Representative Handbook Cannabis.
Cannabis vapes coming to SQDC by fall 2025
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) is adding vaping products to its product offering, but consumers will have to wait a year or so to…
More than $20 million in cuts to Health Canada’s cannabis program over next three years
Health Canada’s cannabis program will see about $20.5 million in cuts over the next three years as part of the federal government’s goal of finding…
Australian Senate rejects cannabis legalization bill
The Australian Senate voted to discontinue debating a cannabis legalization bill on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Trudeau, Poilievre trade barbs in QP over cannabis legalization
During a debate in the House of Commons regarding issues Canada is facing with the incoming US President, Justin Trudeau and Pierre Polievre briefly squared…
Canadian Cannabis Council, Global Affairs Canada question Israel’s Canadian cannabis report
The Canadian Cannabis Council (C3) says it continues to be surprised by the allegations of “product dumping” of cannabis from Canada by the Israeli government.
Health Canada grants cannabis testing licence to Brock University
Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, has received an analytical testing license from Health Canada.
Israel’s Ministry of Health says tariffs on Canadian cannabis will harm patients, benefit illicit market
Israel’s Ministry of Health takes issue with tariffs proposed by Israel’s Ministry of Economy on cannabis imported from Canada.
Cannabis NB launches Good To Know cannabis awareness campaign
Cannabis NB has launched an education campaign aimed at informing consumers about the risks of illegal cannabis products.
Monthly retail cannabis sales in Canada continue to hold under the $500 million mark
Retail cannabis sales in Canada continue to hold relatively steady year-over-year, with the summer peak in sales in August reaching $4.76 million, up slightly from…
Alberta sold $673.5 million worth of cannabis in 2023-2024
The AGLC brought in $63.9 million in net revenue from $673.5 million worth of cannabis sold in the province for the year ended on March…
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek seeks negotiations with Ontario on retail cannabis
Ontario NDP MPP France Gélinas urges provincial response on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek’s request for retail cannabis negotiations during Bill 223 debate.
Two Chinese nationals in UK jailed for importing cannabis from Canada in “significant criminal enterprise”
Two Chinese students were jailed in the UK for their part in a conspiracy to import cannabis from Canada.
CRA has written off nearly $5 million in cannabis excise tax
The Canada Revenue Agency has written off nearly $5 million worth of excise tax on cannabis as uncollectable, as of September 21, 2024.
Ontario cannabis retailer fined $100,000 for illegal “data deals”
A cannabis retailer in Ontario will have to pay a $100,000 fine for pursuing and accepting prohibited payments from licensed cannabis producers.
Ontario introduces legislation that would impose new penalties for advertising and promoting illegal cannabis
Ontario proposed legislation to combat illegal cannabis sales by prohibiting advertising and promotion of illicit cannabis under provincial law.
Cannabis industry takes steps to manage Canada Post strike
Following a strike announcement by the union representing Canada Post workers, cannabis companies in Canada say they are taking steps to ensure customers can still…
Law firm says SQDC broke provincial rules with “rotating” SKU pricing
A law firm in Quebec has modified an application for a class action suit against the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) relating to how the…
BC Gov seeks to seize two properties they say are connected to cannabis trafficking
The BC Government filed a civil lawsuit in the BC Supreme Court on November 12 against a Kelowna business they say was purchased with and…
One man’s journey to grow the cheapest cannabis in Canada
Todd Veri, a long-time cannabis grower in BC’s Kootenay region, pursued a federal license for outdoor cannabis farming after legalization. His initial co-op venture faced…
Tilray’s Aphria RX facility launches its first German-grown cannabis
Tilray Medical has launched its first commercial-grown medical cannabis flowers from its Aphria RX GmbH facility in Germany.
SQDC records record profits as consumer demand shifts to lower-margin products
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) recorded a new record for net revenue in its second quarterly report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board issues first micro cannabis production licence
The Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board has issued their first cannabis production licence, a micro cultivator called MSJ Cultivation.
Israel: Report now proposes up to 175% tax on Canadian cannabis imports
Israel’s Ministry of Economy has proposed levies of up to 175% on Canadian cannabis products being sold in the country’s medical cannabis program.
Conservative BC MLA blames legalization for illegal weed bust
A recently re-elected BC MLA is in hot water with the province’s legal cannabis industry following a recent comment she made on social media platform…
One Toronto cannabis retailer’s success with delivery
Toronto’s 1922 Cannabis is successfully making delivery their main focus by streamlining operations, partnering with Uber Eats, and simplifying product choices to enhance customer trust…
OPP provincial enforcement team again raids unlicensed cannabis store in London
Ontario Provincial Police say they raided an unlicensed cannabis store again in London on October 24, seizing cannabis, cash, and tobacco, charging one.
Winnipeg staff report recommends keeping designated production licensing in place
A new report from city staff in Winnipeg says there have been no public complaints or licence applications following the designated medical cannabis production zoning…
Legal pot shops in Vernon see surge in customers following recent raids
Cannabis retailers in Vernon, BC, say they’ve seen an increase in new customers following recent raids of several unlicensed stores operating just outside city limits.
BC wholesales nearly 40,000 kg of cannabis in Q2 2024, while direct delivery sees big declines
BC’s LDB sold nearly forty thousand kilograms of legal cannabis in Q2 2024 (July, August, and September), for a wholesale total of $147.2 million, a…
Surrey City Council to consider 12 cannabis stores, the first in the city
City Staff are recommending that Surrey City Council initiate rezoning applications on behalf of the eight successful applicants at twelve locations to permit Cannabis Retail…
Details emerging in CSU raids on OKIB land near Vernon, BC
BC’s Community Safety Unit, which focuses on enforcement of provincial retail cannabis rules, shut down several unlicensed cannabis stores in the Vernon area this week.
Ontario affirms $31 million commitment to take on illicit cannabis market
The Ontario government has affirmed their plan to invest $31 million over the next three years to take on illegal cannabis stores.
RCMP seize more than 120,000 cannabis edibles in large raid on Vancouver Island
RCMP Federal Investigators take down organized crime group, seize thousands of illicit “copycat” cannabis edibles.
Some Australian cannabis companies growing weary of Canadian imports
As Australia’s domestic medical cannabis market evolves, some companies are becoming frustrated with the country’s ongoing reliance on cannabis imports from Canada.
New Brunswickers prefer convenient cannabis products
According to a new annual report from Cannabis NB, New Brunswickers prefer more “convenient” cannabis products as the market continues to shift to products like…
Manitoba brings in almost $40 million in revenue from cannabis sales in 2023-2024
Manitoba sold $153.6 million worth of cannabis in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, bringing in $39.5 million in net revenue for the province.
Cannabis sales up 24% in Newfoundland and Labrador from last year
There was $87.6 million worth of cannabis sold in Newfoundland and Labrador in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, a nearly 24% increase from the previous year.
PEI sold nearly $25 million worth of cannabis in 2023-2024
PEI Cannabis sold $24,966,165 worth of cannabis in the year ended March 31, 2024, a total of 5,074 kilograms of weed.
BC pot shop fined for selling cannabis at too low of a price
A cannabis store in BC has been ordered to pay a $1,000 fine for selling cannabis at too low of a price.
High levels of pesticides found in illegal cannabis vapes
A new study reveals high levels of chemical contaminants in illicit cannabis vape cartridges in Canada, including high levels of pesticide contamination.
AGLC quickly corrects course on sampling rule change
Alberta’s cannabis regulator is walking back a recent rule change for cannabis sampling, saying some of the messaging in an industry memo was incorrect.
Manitoba extending pause of “controlled access” licensing another 18 months
Manitoba is extending its review of licences that allow some convenience stores to sell cannabis until December 31, 2025.
AGLC says sampling restricted to retail store owners in Alberta (This decision has now been reversed)
The provincial cannabis regulator (Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis) sent out a memo on October 18 to all cannabis licensees, representatives, and suppliers, reminding them…
Yukon cannabis report highlights need for cannabis consumption spaces for tourists
Municipalities in the Yukon say there is a need for public consumption spaces in the Territory to provide a legal space for tourists to smoke…
BC cannabis nursery and university collaborate on cannabis barcoding project
Life Cycle Botanics has teamed up with BC’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) to develop affordable methods for growers to more accurately identify what cannabis cultivars…