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March 17, 2024
The Good Weed Board, part six
Part six of the Good Weed Board, showcasing Canada’s best dried flower products.
March 11, 2024
The changing landscape of Canadian cannabis events
From summer camp getaways to outdoor fairs and consumption lounges, cannabis events in Canada have taken a sharp turn from conferences held in massive conference…
March 4, 2024
5 ways retailers can grow their sales
Spoiler Alert: It’s Increasing Diversity Diversity is no longer just a buzzword. It’s something that consumers actively seek in the brands and stores they support. In fact, according to a recent…
March 3, 2024
Navigating the challenges of brand partnerships
As a regulated industry, you have to work in partnership with a licensed producer to participate as a brand if you are not a licensed…
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March 17, 2024
The Good Weed Board, part six
Part six of the Good Weed Board, showcasing Canada’s best dried flower products.
Full Article
March 11, 2024
The changing landscape of Canadian cannabis events
From summer camp getaways to outdoor fairs and consumption lounges, cannabis events in Canada have taken a sharp turn from conferences held in massive conference…
Full Article
March 4, 2024
5 ways retailers can grow their sales
Spoiler Alert: It’s Increasing Diversity Diversity is no longer just a buzzword. It’s something that consumers actively seek in the brands and stores they support. In fact, according to a recent…
Full Article
March 3, 2024
Navigating the challenges of brand partnerships
As a regulated industry, you have to work in partnership with a licensed producer to participate as a brand if you are not a licensed…
Full Article
February 28, 2024
The rocky road to excise duty reform
As drumbeats for duty reform grow louder—with the federal House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance recently recommending a switch to a 10% ad valorem…
Full Article
February 21, 2024
Infrastructure is key to hemp industry’s growth
Industrial hemp is beginning to get a foothold in North America, but the emerging industry still has a long way to go before it becomes…
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February 8, 2024
Over $200 million owed in cannabis excise duty
Since legalization, Canada’s cannabis industry has delivered substantial revenue to the federal government, as well as to the provinces and territories.
Full Article
January 23, 2024
What’s the ideal approach to regulating cannabis?
After five years of recreational cannabis legalization, many industry observers believe that Canada’s regulatory environment is lagging behind both industry requirements and societal expectations.
Full Article
January 15, 2024
Waiting for Trudeau
Cannabis legalization was one of the crown jewels of Trudeau’s Liberal Party of Canada, but the Liberals have been almost entirely absent from the file…
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January 2, 2024
Could “deli style” options address THC inflation concerns?
Op-Ed: After 9.5 years of purchasing cannabis from Canadian Licensed Producers, one thing has remained stubbornly constant: inconsistencies and a high probability of disappointment when…
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December 25, 2023
Finding success in a tough market
As many Canadian cannabis companies struggle in a tough market and black-market competition, there are companies out there that have what it takes to succeed.
Full Article
November 27, 2023
The downside of too much weed
Canada’s cannabis industry faces ongoing price compression, impacting producers large and small. Major LPs contend with surplus mid-grade flower, while smaller growers strive to stand…
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November 20, 2023
The Good Weed Board, part five
Part five of the Good Weed Board, showcasing Canada’s best dried flower products.
Full Article
November 19, 2023
Cultivate organic cannabis with living soil
Nutrient diversity fuels the biosynthesis of complex compounds like terpenes and flavonoids that contribute to cannabis quality.
Full Article
November 13, 2023
CannStandard: Dried Flower Prices for October 2023
A comprehensive analysis across nine provinces and two territories exploring average whole-flower product prices, from January 2021 to November 2023.
Full Article
October 30, 2023
Cannabis companies are drowning in paperwork
Within Canada’s cannabis industry, the paperwork requirements are placing a significant burden on smaller cultivators and processors.
Full Article
October 23, 2023
Processing the pain: Financial disputes in a tight cannabis market
The journey of a cannabis product from soil to consumption can be a tortuous one. Given that many cultivators and processors are feeling squeezed financially,…
Full Article
October 11, 2023
The Cannabis Act review will not save your business
The current review of Canada’s Cannabis Act is a legislative review focussing on public health and safety concerns, not regulatory changes.
Full Article
October 2, 2023
Clearing the smoke on cannabis hype
Brands are fond of making grand claims that their product is somehow superior to others. Sadly, the reality doesn’t always align with the pitch.
Full Article
September 25, 2023
Four ways to solve the potency inflation problem
A deep dive into potency inflation, symptomatic of a lack of universal standards in an industry that is only 5 years old.
Full Article
September 18, 2023
Dried flower price outline August 2023
A comprehensive analysis exploring average whole-flower product prices between January 2021 to August 2023.
Full Article
August 30, 2023
The case for government to help fund cannabis emissions testing
Unless Health Canada crafts new regulations, it’s up to LPs and scientists to pioneer work in the area of emissions testing, which requires a major…
Full Article
August 22, 2023
Cannabis taxation’s multiplier effect
When assessing margins and taxation in the cannabis supply chain, the end consumer may be paying more in taxes than they think
Full Article
July 31, 2023
CannStandard: Dried Flower Price Outline 2021-2023
Looking at the static averages from January 2021 to June 2023, the average retail price without tax of whole flower cannabis ranged from $10.80 for…
Full Article
July 26, 2023
Media continues to misreport issues of edibles, kids, and hospitalizations
While media reports on hospitalizations of young people due to ingesting cannabis edibles, a recent study confirms that the source of these products is unclear.
Full Article
July 17, 2023
High marks for distribution models in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
In Canada, each province and territory has a unique cannabis distribution model. Though by no means perfect, many retailers and LPs rank Saskatchewan and Manitoba…
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July 3, 2023
Study finds room for improvement in Canadian QA/QC standards
Researchers from the University of Ottawa examined the role that quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) play in both ensuring the safety of cannabis…
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June 27, 2023
Support for local cannabis producers varies across Canada
Canadian cannabis producers work under the same federal laws, but when it comes to provincial jurisdictions, each has a different approach. Some provinces have programs…
Full Article
June 7, 2023
Overview of provincial and territorial distribution models, fees, and product call schedules
There is a lot more to selling cannabis in Canada than just taking your harvest to market. Each province and territory has its own approach to managing how cannabis is bought, sold, and even consum…
Full Article
May 29, 2023
BC’s cannabis Direct Delivery program is growing, but fees still too high
BC’s direct delivery program for small-scale cannabis producers is beginning to mature but still receives mixed reports from the local industry.
Full Article
May 11, 2023
Cannabis emerges as promising treatment for women’s health
Cannabis holds promise as an aid to women’s health, despite lack of long-term research data of the emerging market.
Full Article
May 1, 2023
Alberta cannabis producers are having trouble selling locally
As the Canadian cannabis market slogs through 2023, producers in Alberta are facing headwinds, with some concerned that overly-thorough security clearance requirements and listing fees—among…
Full Article
April 20, 2023
Crossborder cannabis: Detroit to Windsor
Windsor has been known as SIN CITY for as long as most can remember, so it was no surprise that when cannabis was legalized many…
Full Article
April 14, 2023
Illicit cannabis market continues to exploit Interac and Canada Post
Canada’s regulated cannabis market operates under significant scrutiny. However, that’s not the case with the illicit market, where they aren’t subject to the same tax…
Full Article
April 3, 2023
2023’s tough year in cannabis
So far, 2023 has been a difficult year for Canada’s regulated cannabis industry, with layoffs, declining revenues and lack of tax reforms.
Full Article
March 20, 2023
THC Testing—What it says vs What it is
We’ve spent decades trying to maximize THC—we even discovered that stressing out unpollinated female flowers gives us the best buzz and, presumably, the most THC…
Full Article
March 10, 2023
How the THC obsession is killing classic cultivars
As THC levels have been pushed higher since legalization, consumers have kept pace. Ask just about any retailer and they’ll tell you that one of…
Full Article
March 6, 2023
Edible extracts, direct delivery make a big splash in BC
The price of cannabis continues to decline in BC, while the number of cannabis stores increases.
Full Article
February 28, 2023
Women in cannabis find strength in community
It’s no secret that women face challenges in the workplace. As of 2021, a female worker in Canada makes 89 cents to every dollar earned…
Full Article
February 7, 2023
Survey illustrates highs and lows of emerging cannabis market
A recent survey of Canadian cannabis licence holders gives some insight into the changing dynamics of the industry and the differences in perspectives and approaches…
Full Article
February 6, 2023
Cannabis retailers continue to face security challenges
Retail cannabis store owners in Canada face ongoing challenges protecting their property from break-ins. Proprietors aren’t only having to deal with the stress and financial…
Full Article
January 24, 2023
Is there a future for cannabis consumption lounges?
After much consultation and a lot of waiting, BC released its What We Heard consultation report on the possibility of cannabis consumption lounges, with somewhat…
Full Article
January 20, 2023
Researchers: Aroma, not THC determines quality and “subjective effect” of cannabis
A study out of Oregon argues that aroma, rather than THC, is the most important factor when it comes to quality cannabis.
Full Article
January 13, 2023
More changes needed to address inflated THC levels
Early last December I penned an article for StratCann voicing my hope that Health Canada’s freshly announced allowance of the production and sale of new…
Full Article
January 9, 2023
Netherlands to experiment with regulated cannabis supply chain
The Dutch government is exploring options for regulating the supply chain for its hundreds of cannabis “coffee shops,” although any possible changes to its current…
Full Article
January 6, 2023
Are cannabis beverages less popular in Saskatchewan?
The government recently announced changes to the public possession limit for cannabis beverages, with adult Canadians now allowed possess up to 48 cans, rather than the five allowed previously. At …
Full Article
December 22, 2022
The year in provincial pot politics
Federal cannabis politics and regulations are often what makes for good headlines, but it’s at the provincial level where the real meat of the Canadian…
Full Article
December 12, 2022
New testing standards could help challenge inflated THC levels in legal weed
Last Friday, Health Canada announced several changes to the cannabis regulations. While a long-awaited change to beverage equivalency factors is getting most of the attention,…
Full Article
December 8, 2022
The pros and cons of cannabis irradiation
One of the often misunderstood aspects of legal cannabis production is the quality assurance measures many licensed producers take post-harvest to ensure that their product…
Full Article
December 5, 2022
How edible extracts are getting around the 10mg limit
The Cannabis Act attempted to take decades of global cannabis innovation and distil it into a few manageable categories that ensure Canadians remain safe and…
Full Article
November 7, 2022
Crafting the perfect infused pre roll
Since infused pre-rolls began to hit the Canadian market late last year, they’ve been gaining popularity. While consumers are enticed by the promise of boosted…
Full Article
November 3, 2022
Bending the rules in cannabis access and promotion
When it comes to enforcement of promotional marketing and age-gating, it is often the provincial regulators who take centre stage, operating under provincial legislation designed…
Full Article
October 21, 2022
High insurance premiums a challenge for cannabis producers
Insurance is a complex topic in the cannabis space. The industry is adjusting to the new landscape, and brokering still isn’t functioning with the rationale…
Full Article
October 17, 2022
Four years later: Following Canada’s path to legalizing cannabis
October 17 marks the four-year anniversary of cannabis being legal in Canada. That day marks not only a new beginning in terms of righting a…
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October 10, 2022
The Good Weed Board, part two
Welcome back to the Good Weed Board! In Part One, we discovered some of the first regulated dried flower products for sale in Canada that…
Full Article
September 27, 2022
When is a farm in BC not a farm? When it grows cannabis
Some outdoor grow operations in BC are feeling the stress of the ongoing stigma against cannabis. Though they have the same challenges as other farmers,…
Full Article
September 23, 2022
Ontario retailers seek relief from OCS
The cyberattack last August on the parent company of Ontario Cannabis Store’s (OCS’) third-party operated distribution centre, Domain Logistics, briefly crippled the cannabis distribution system…
Full Article
September 12, 2022
Getting to know you: the business of cannabis consumer data
Canada’s cut-throat retail market has many battlegrounds, with a lot of attention being paid to pricing, branding, and store appeal. But behind the scenes there’s…
Full Article
September 2, 2022
Should Alberta move to a direct delivery model?
British Columbia’s direct delivery program, which allows certain BC-grown cannabis products to bypass the Liquor Distribution Branch’s (LDB’s) Richmond warehouse, is under scrutiny from industry…
Full Article
August 26, 2022
The cannabis industry’s role in Canada’s waste crisis
Nearly 70 years after plastic was invented, 8.3 billion tonnes of it have been produced. Today, Canada produces over 3 million tonnes of plastic waste…
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