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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.
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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.Â
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 testing, packing and shipping – which all add to the cost.
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 innovative ways to get their story out, which suggests the doom and gloom has been overblown.
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 their own medical cannabis or assign someone to do so on their behalf has increased.Â
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 both LPs and retailers.
Some Alberta cannabis retailers ready for online sales and delivery, others are holding off
Several cannabis retailers in Alberta say they are getting ready to begin cannabis deliveries on March 8, or soon after, as the province shuts down its own website and allows private retailers to take over.Â
Inspection and Enforcement data for April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 now available
Health Canada has released their newest compliance and enforcement inspection data summary. The inspection data covers the results for cannabis inspections conducted between April 1,