January 21, 2025
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.
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.
Week in Weed – January 18, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 18, 2025.
“We no longer have funding for cannabis enforcement,” says Toronto’s head of municipal licensing and standards
Toronto’s head of municipal licensing and standards at the city of Toronto says his agency no longer has the money to enforce the province’s cannabis…
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.
Cannabis insolvency conference comes to Toronto
A cannabis conference focused on navigating Canada’s distressed cannabis market is coming to Toronto on January 29.
High Tide to enter German medical cannabis market through Purecan acquisition
High Tide Inc. plans to enter the German medical cannabis market by acquiring a 51% stake in Purecan GmbH for approximately $7 million (€4.8 million),…
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.
Week in Weed – January 11, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 11, 2025.
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.
Saskatchewan removes some storage requirements for retailers, wholesalers
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has sent a notice out to stakeholders regarding policy changes to cannabis secure storage requirements in the province.
Could a new Conservative government in Canada address cannabis industry concerns?
Sooner or later, Canada will have an election in 2025. Increasingly, it seems like this could happen sooner rather than later. And if the polls…
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…
Week in Weed – January 4, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 4, 2025.
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…
The biggest cannabis stories of 2024
The past year was another busy one for cannabis news in Canada. Here are a few of our most popular topics and stories of 2024.
Cannabis jobs update – January 2025
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for January 2025.
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…
Simply Solventless enters into deal to acquire Delta 9 Bio-Tech
Simply Solventless Concentrates has entered into a share purchase agreement with Delta 9 Cannabis for the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares…
Creditor protection, bankruptcies, and acquisitions in 2024
As the Canadian cannabis industry continued to weather financial headwinds in 2024, numerous companies found themselves entering creditor protection, closing up shop, or selling off…
Week in Weed – December 28, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 28, 2024.
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.
Week in Weed – December 21, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 21, 2024.
Greenway Greenhouse acquires Choice Growers’ brands
Ontario-based Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Choice Growers Cannabis Inc. to acquire the company’s consumer brands.
7-day suspension notice for Ontario retailer for third-party delivery service, selling cannabis outside province, more
The AGCO has issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Cannabis Retail Store Authorization for 12473291 Canada Inc., operating as Montrose Cannabis in Pickering,…
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…
MediPharm plans to sell ABcann facility to Kensana Health in cash deal
Kensana Health has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of ABcann from the company’s operating subsidiary MediPharm Labs…
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…
Week in Weed – December 14, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 14, 2024.
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…
How the Canada Post strike is affecting medical cannabis access
As the Canada Post strike nears its 4-week mark, it has created a ripple effect across the country, disrupting the delivery of countless essential goods…
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…
Researchers in Saskatchewan looking at how edibles can impact driving
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s Driving Research and Simulation Laboratory will begin looking at how cannabis edibles impact people’s ability to drive in 2025.
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…
Week in Weed – December 7, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 7, 2024.
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.
Court rejects Final Bell’s equity claims against BZAM monitor, again extends stay of proceedings
A judge approved a motion to extend the stay of proceedings between Final Bell and BZAM, and has been again postponed, this time to January…
Organigram acquires Motif Labs, making it Canada’s largest cannabis company by market share
Organigram Holdings Inc. has acquired cannabis extractor Motif Labs Ltd. for $90 million in a stock and cash deal.
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.
OCS shares safe cannabis consumption tips for the holidays
The OCS is promoting its Cannabis Made Clear campaign over the holiday season, sharing tips and resources for safe and responsible cannabis consumption.
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,…
Cannabis Jobs Update – December 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for December 2024.
Week in Weed – November 30, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 30, 2024.
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.
Canadian cannabis companies bringing THC-infused sublingual pouches to market
Two Canadian cannabis companies have recently launched the first THC-infused oral pouches, Sensi Brands’ Chillows by Potluck and the Good Shroom Co’s DYP’s.
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.
Week in Weed – November 23, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 23, 2024.
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.
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…
Week in Weed – November 16, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 16, 2024.
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…
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.
Nova Scotia’s “safe” cannabis campaign irks Dalhousie clinical psychologist
A marketing campaign by Nova Scotia’s cannabis regulator is catching flack from a clinical psychologist for what he says is the promotion of cannabis use.
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.
Week in Weed – November 9, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 9, 2024.
Noya Holdings Inc. and Noya Cannabis Inc. apply for creditor protection
Noya Holdings Inc. and Noya Cannabis Inc. have applied for creditor protection in an initial order posted on November 6, 2024. Noya’s monitor in the…
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…
AGLC launches Forget Bad Bud campaign
Alberta’s cannabis regulator has launched a campaign to encourage cannabis consumers to not use the illicit market.
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.
Week in Weed – November 2, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 2, 2024.
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…
Cannabis Jobs Update – November 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for November 2024.
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.
Australian cannabis companies are 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…
Decibel Cannabis to acquire AgMedica Bioscience, expanding export potential
Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they have created a new way to quantify what constitutes a single serving of cannabis.UBC Okanagan researchers…
Week in Weed – October 26, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 25, 2024.
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.