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Author: Tim Wilson

Tim Wilson is an independent journalist, researcher, and author. He reports extensively from Canada and Mexico. Follow him on Twitter @TimothyEWilson
Paying the price in the cannabis supply chain
Insight

Paying the price in the cannabis supply chain

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Tim Wilson

The supply chain for cannabis products in Canada appears to be fairly simple, however, there are many processes within this chain – such as lab testing, packing and shipping – which all add to the cost.

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retail, supply chain
Building cannabis brands with creativity and innovation
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Building cannabis brands with creativity and innovation

April 12, 2022April 13, 2022 Tim Wilson

Despite the popular narrative that government regulations make it almost impossible for licensed providers (LPs) to brand their products, many LPs are finding creative and innovative ways to get their story out, which suggests the doom and gloom has been overblown.

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branding, retail
Ontario’s “flow-through” program prepares for prime time
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Ontario’s “flow-through” program prepares for prime time

March 23, 2022May 15, 2022 Tim Wilson

Ontario’s flow-through program, which will allow retailers to order products not stocked in OCS warehouse, has been undergoing a complex platform development phase that involves both LPs and retailers.

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OCS, Ontario, retail, white label
The quest for the best pre-roll
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The quest for the best pre-roll

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Tim Wilson

According to Headset Canadian Insights, last year pre-rolls were the second-largest product category in Canada, with a 17% market share. As of June 2021, pre-rolls have upped their national share to 19.3%. 

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industry, pre-rolls
Canadian Vets Push for Cannabis Regulation Changes
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Canadian Vets Push for Cannabis Regulation Changes

August 4, 2021September 11, 2021 Tim Wilson

Medical cannabis for humans is well-established. But when it comes to treating animals – and in particular companion pets – the regulatory system in Canada has been slow to respond.

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pets, regulations
Meeting the challenge of vape recycling
Insight

Meeting the challenge of vape recycling

July 26, 2021September 11, 2021 Tim Wilson

The cannabis industry has been criticized for poor environmental practices. One area where there’s been some buzz has been around vape recycling. However, this is a complex process that comes with its fair share of challenges.

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cannabis vapes, packaging, recycling
Educating Canada’s Cannabis Industry
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Educating Canada’s Cannabis Industry

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Tim Wilson

There’s a burgeoning training industry to help people interested in participating in the sector, with courses offered by private businesses – and even by some universities.

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Why cannabis has no expiry date
Insight

Why cannabis has no expiry date

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Tim Wilson

In Canada, there are a variety of products to serve both the recreational and medical market, but determining the shelf life can be a guessing game. In attempting to address the issue, Health Canada regulations employ some odd double-speak wherein expiry dates on some products are required – unless they can’t be.

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Health Canada, regulations
The Kids Are All Right: Unpacking Health Canada’s Regulations
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The Kids Are All Right: Unpacking Health Canada’s Regulations

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 Tim Wilson

After Canada legalized cannabis, Health Canada rolled out packaging regulations with strict requirements for logos, colours, and branding. The industry has complied, and some think that Canada’s regulations could become a role model for other jurisdictions.

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Health Canada, packaging, regulations
The Hop Latent Viroid’s warning shot to the Canadian cannabis industry
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The Hop Latent Viroid’s warning shot to the Canadian cannabis industry

April 1, 2021July 4, 2021 Tim Wilson

The hop latent viroid (HLVd) is an infectious pathogen which causes disease in cannabis plants. It first came to the cannabis industry’s notice in California back in 2018. Now, the viroid has taken hold in Canada.

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HLVd, labs
Industry pushes back against cannabis tax
Insight

Industry pushes back against cannabis tax

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Tim Wilson

In Canada, cannabis is taxed at 10% of the dried flower selling price. Approximatelh 25% of this revenue goes to the federal government, and 75% to a provincial or territorial government. Some are saying the system is broken.

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cannabis retail, tax
Not all THC analysis is created equal
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Not all THC analysis is created equal

February 24, 2021February 25, 2021 Tim Wilson

In Canada, many licensed producers have built their business models around high THC cannabis, for the simple reason that the system is skewed to reward

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