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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.
September 18, 2023
Dried flower price outline August 2023
A comprehensive analysis exploring average whole-flower product prices between January 2021 to August 2023.
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…
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
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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August 21, 2022
Examining the pros and cons of provincial cannabis distribution
The provincially mandated, centralized distribution of cannabis in Canada is taking some heat and the industry is seeing a healthy debate on the pros and…
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August 16, 2022
Cannabis retailers, producers in BC prepare for direct delivery
Cannabis producers and retailers in British Columbia are gearing up to participate in the province’s new direct delivery program.
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August 8, 2022
Is the price right? Retail cannabis feels the squeeze
As some markets are saturated with bricks-and-mortar outlets and intense price competition, retail cannabis is feeling the squeeze.
Full Article
July 30, 2022
The Good Weed Board, part one
Regulated cannabis is an entirely different beast. Instead of Growers and Dealers, we have Producers and Retailers. It’s not a person-to-person type of game anymore….
Full Article
July 29, 2022
Industry happy with “next steps” towards new sales channels for CBD, but long wait expected for any regulation changes
Many in and outside of the cannabis industry say recent recommendations from a government committee looking at new sales channels for some CBD products is…
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July 15, 2022
Why is it so hard to scale cannabis production?
What happens when the elephant in the room is the room itself? That question for investors in Aurora Cannabis was finally answered with news this…
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July 11, 2022
Microbial testing’s double standard
Microbial testing is necessary to ensure that cannabis products are safe to consume. However, the risks associated with microbial levels vary according to the product,…
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July 4, 2022
How are cannabis retailers standing out in the crowd?
Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….
Full Article
June 29, 2022
SQDC President: Quebec shifting from adding new stores to refining consumer experience
The SQDC plans to shift from adding new cannabis stores to adding even more new products and refining the consumer experience to continue gaining market…
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June 23, 2022
Growing cannabis: Debunking the light leak myth
For those of us who are prepared to replace cannabis mythology with plant science, there are opportunities to improve yields by better understanding our plants’…
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June 18, 2022
Research in Australia looks at complex world of measuring and quantifying impairment
Researchers in Australia have recently published a meta-analysis of research looking at the complex world of measuring and quantifying cannabis impairment.
Full Article
June 13, 2022
Canada’s 10mg edibles limit empowering black market, hamstringing legal industry
The Canadian cannabis industry says it’s time to raise the 10mg THC potency limit for edibles.
Full Article
June 8, 2022
Of myrcene and mango: Questioning the entourage effect
Mango and myrcene in particular have become so intertwined, their purported effects are so myriad in popular cannabis culture as to be bioequivalent.
Full Article
June 6, 2022
Some BC First Nations share concerns around uneven enforcement policies
Some BC First Nations leaders say they have become frustrated with the lacklustre enforcement of provincial rules for cannabis businesses operating on First Nations land. Leaders with Williams L…
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May 30, 2022
Strict age-gate rules, inconsistent enforcement frustrates some Alberta retailers
Some Alberta retailers say they are frustrated by inconsistent enforcement of the province’s own rules around age-gates for cannabis store websites.
Full Article
May 10, 2022
Paying the price in the cannabis supply chain
The supply chain for cannabis products in Canada appears to be fairly simple, however, there are many processes within this chain – such as lab…
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April 12, 2022
Building cannabis brands with creativity and innovation
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…
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April 6, 2022
Active medical registrations with LPs continue to decline, while personal and designated increase
The number of Canadians registering to purchase cannabis for medical purposes from licensed producers has been declining since legalization, while the number registered to grow…
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March 23, 2022
Ontario’s “flow-through” program prepares for prime time
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…
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