October 15, 2025
Calls for “urgent action” to tackle online medical cannabis prescribing in Australia
Two organizations in Australia are calling for government action to address what they say is a largely unregulated increase in online telehealth, medicinal cannabis prescribing…
Calls for “urgent action” to tackle online medical cannabis prescribing in Australia
Two organizations in Australia are calling for government action to address what they say is a largely unregulated increase in online telehealth, medicinal cannabis prescribing…
Canada’s first licensed cannabis facility now being presented as potential AI data centre
A property formerly home to Canada’s first licensed cannabis facility in Saskatchewan is now on the market, with a new proposal suggesting its potential as…
Cannabis NB sold $100 million worth of cannabis in 2024-2025
Cannabis NB achieved a net income of $23.1 million from sales of $100.9 million in its 2024-2025 fiscal year ended March 30, 2025.
Week in Weed – October 11, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 11, 2025.
Ontario Cannabis Store announces 2025 Social Impact Fund partners
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Social Impact Fund.
Culture Kizos inc./Kizos Culture inc. recalls 1-gram blunt due to microbial concerns
A Quebec-based cannabis producer has recalled an infused blunt due to a potential presence of mould.
Oaziz Extracts announces licence reinstatement, full operational resumption, and growth outlook
Health Canada has reinstated Oaziz Extracts cannabis licence, following a temporary administrative suspension. The matter was promptly remediated and normal operations were not affected.
Digital growth, delivery gains, and gaps: inside Canada’s Cannabis Retail Tech Report
Despite strong optimism among Canada’s cannabis retailers, a new report from Breadstack reveals that many are still in the early stages of digital transformation.
German Cabinet approves draft amendment to the Medical Cannabis Act
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Germany’s Federal Cabinet approved a draft bill amending the country’s Medical Cannabis Act, which will no longer allow online or…
BCGEU expands strike to more BC Cannabis Stores
The BCGEU say they have expanded their strike to now include all 40 BC Cannabis Store locations in the province.
Monthly retail cannabis sales in Canada continue to hover under half a billion
In July, monthly retail cannabis sales continued their year-over-year increase, reaching just over $485 million.
AGLC launches 4 in 20 cannabis education campaign
Alberta’s Cannabis Sense program has recently launched its ‘4 in 20’ campaign, featuring a series of Q&As with researchers and subject experts who answer questions…
Week in Weed – October 4, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 4, 2025.
BCGEU strike expands to several BC Cannabis Store locations, while private stores hope to keep up with demand
Find out how strikes at BC Cannabis Stores are affecting retailers, supply, and customers across British Columbia.
Ontario cannabis retailers calling for coordinated effort against unlicensed stores
A group calling itself Retailers for Enforcement is calling on the Ontario government to take action against a surge of illegal storefronts and unlicensed online…
New cannabis-based treatment shows promise for chronic lower back pain
A recent clinical trial has delivered evidence for a new cannabis-based treatment in significantly reducing chronic low back pain.
Cannabis Jobs Update – October 2025
Canada’s cannabis industry continues to expand, creating new career opportunities nationwide. In this October 2025 job roundup, we’ve found openings in retail, cultivation, production, marketing,…
Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia’s import market
Imports of cannabis from Canada into Australia’s medical cannabis market increased by nearly 75% in 2024 from the previous year.
GS1 DataMatrix: A game-changer for cannabis supply chains
The Canadian cannabis industry has successfully adopted a new global barcode format, the GS1 DataMatrix. This shift is notable not only for its technological advancements…
Two Potluck Chillows products recalled due to excessive variability and exceeding 10 mg THC limit (Updated)
An Ontario cannabis producer has initiated a product recall for two of its products, Potluck’s Hot Cinnamon & Winter Mint Chillows from Sensi Brands Ltd.
Week in Weed – September 27, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 27, 2025.
Pegasus Mercantile to acquire Independent Retailers Alliance
A Vancouver-based venture capital firm, Pegasus Mercantile Inc., has signed an agreement to acquire a group of 75 Ontario cannabis retailers under the umbrella of…
Hamilton cannabis retailer allowed to recall witnesses in termination grievance
An arbitrator in Ontario recently ruled that the lawyer representing a Hamilton cannabis retailer will be able to recall witnesses in a termination grievance from…
BC cannabis producers, retailers lean into direct delivery following central delivery shut down
Cannabis producers and retailers in British Columbia are bracing themselves for the effects of a strike that has closed the province’s central delivery warehouse.
BCGEU expands strike to LDB’s cannabis warehouse
The ongoing job action by the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) has now caused the temporary closure of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB)’s cannabis…
Week in Weed – September 20, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 20, 2025.
Ontario town takes out cannabis sign
A city councillor in London, ON, succeeded in getting a billboard advertising a nearby cannabis store removed from a busy intersection.
Germany: No new import permits for dried cannabis in 2025
Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) tells B2B trade magazine Kraut Invest that the current demand estimate for cannabis for medical purposes…
Apothecare partners with Manitoba’s Supercraft Cannabis
Apothecare, a pharmacist-led consultation service, is partnering with Supercraft Cannabis to provide its customers with direct access to licensed pharmacists.
Calgary allows cannabis sales at all-ages events
On September 16, the City of Calgary announced it will allow cannabis sales at all-ages events, aligning with recently changed provincial rules.
Week in Weed – Sepember 13, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 13, 2025.
BCGEU extends strike to overtime ban at LDB distribution centres
The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has extended their current strike to the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) distribution centre in Richmond that services the…
30 cannabis vapes set to launch in Quebec by late November
Cannabis consumers in Quebec will be able to purchase cannabis vape products starting in late November and early December.
Update on AGLC’s cannabis testing program
Alberta’s cannabis regulator confirms to StratCann that the agency has been undertaking secondary testing of cannabis products sold in the province since 2020.
New sensory testing suggests e-beam irradiation could degrade cannabis quality over time
A new research paper raises concerns about the long-term impact of e-beam irradiation, arguing that it has impacts on cannabis quality, especially THC stability, trichome…
Week in Weed – September 6, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 6, 2025.
High Tide, lawyers fire back at accusations against Remexian
High Tide’s CEO and an international law firm are refuting claims that a German cannabis distributor, in which it recently acquired a majority interest, has…
Cannabis sales continue year-over-year increase in Quebec in Q1 2026
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) reported $181 million in overall sales in the first quarter of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, which ended on June…
Health Canada continues to increase inspections of federal licence holders
The number of Health Canada inspections of federally licensed cannabis facilities and licence holders increased in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, compared to previous years.
BC Indigenous Cannabis Conference comes to Nanaimo
A conference focused on Indigenous opportunities in BC’s cannabis industry is coming to Nanaimo this September.
Emblem Cannabis recalls Divvy Island Rush Infused Pre-Rolls due to labelling issue
A recall has been issued because the wrong label was used for cannabis pre-rolls distributed in Ontario.
Report: Canadian cannabis sector contributes $16 billion to GDP, supports over 227,000 jobs in 2024
A new report prepared by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab (BDL) reveals the Canadian cannabis industry contributed $16 billion to Canada’s Gross…
Accusations levelled at German medical cannabis importer with Canadian ties
A German pharmaceutical company specializing in the importation and wholesale of medical cannabis is facing scrutiny following claims that the company is distributing different cannabis…
Dutch cannabis coffeeshop trial moves to next phase with local hash supply
September 1 marks the first day coffeeshops participating in the Netherlands’ cannabis supply pilot project will only be able to sell hashish from regulated sources.
Cannabis Jobs Update – September 2025
Canada’s cannabis job market offers plenty of opportunities across the country. Our September 2025 roundup features roles in retail, cultivation, production, brand reps, and more.
Canadian household spending on cannabis reaches nearly $2 billion
The majority of that ($1.6 billion) was from the adult-use market, while $119 million came from the medical market.
Week in Weed – August 30, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 30, 2025.
Imagine Cannabis opens first store in Surrey, BC
The first cannabis store opened its doors in Surrey on Friday, August 29, several months after the city began moving forward with applications.
OCS releases second Social Impact Report, highlighting progress and future plans
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has unveiled its newest Social Impact Report detailing the advancements made through its social responsibility platform.
German Drug Commissioner highlights government concerns over medical, non-medical cannabis laws
Germany’s Commissioner of Drug and Addiction Policy says he wants to tighten the country’s cannabis regulations.
Researchers uncover new cannabis compounds
A new study on the chemical composition of Cannabis has tentatively identified 79 phenolic compounds, including a previously unknown class of flavoalkaloids.
Canadian cannabis industry looks cautiously at new Google ads pilot project
Two organizations in Australia are calling for government action to address what they say is a largely unregulated increase in online telehealth, medicinal cannabis prescribing,…
Manitoba cannabis company calls for revisit of cannabis sales ban in two cities
A cannabis company in Manitoba is pushing for cannabis sales to be allowed in two of the biggest cities in the province.
Grow Your Basket Size: CTC’s “Selling Skills” Course helps retailers build basket size
Cannabis Training Canada’s new program “Selling Skills” helps cannabis retailers master upselling, build bigger baskets, and drive revenue.
Week in Weed – August 23, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 23, 2025.
Google Ads to launch cannabis advertising pilot in Canada
Google Ads is launching a limited pilot program in Canada, allowing cannabis-related product types or services to utilize the online advertising platform.
AGLC walks back “Proudly Alberta” cannabis price cut
Alberta’s cannabis agency is walking back part of a recently announced effort to promote local cannabis products by temporarily lowering its provincial markup on select…
UFCW seeks to organize workers at Organigram
One of Canada’s largest private sector unions, UFCW Canada, is appealing to workers at New Brunswick-based cannabis company Organigram, one of Canada’s largest cannabis producers.
Canadian cannabis market matures: legal sales up, price gap narrows in first five years
Five years after the landmark legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, a new study reveals significant, if expected, shifts in the market, with legal sales…
Canadian cannabis prices levelling off
The consumer price of recreational cannabis in Canada continues to decline in 2025, although at a less steep decline than in previous years.
Canadian cannabis producers issue urgent call to Prime Minister Carney over industry barriers
Highlighting the persistent challenges facing Canada’s legal cannabis sector, a coalition of industry leaders penned an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling for…
Week in Weed – August 16, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 16, 2025.
Two pending possible strikes could impact cannabis sales, deliveries
At least two pending job actions could have an impact on different aspects of Canada’s cannabis industry.
After allowing cannabis stores, Mississauga quickly saw consumers shifting to legal market
Mississauga, the fourth largest city in Ontario, serves as a useful case study into the effectiveness of legal, regulated cannabis sales in eating into the…
Two recalls issued for pre rolls due to labelling errors in Quebec and Alberta
Terranueva Pharma Corporation has initiated a recall for one lot of its Nueva+ Le Fameux dried cannabis pre-rolls distributed in Quebec, citing an inaccurate total…
High Tide to acquire a majority stake in Remexian Pharma GmbH, marking entry into the German market
High Tide Inc. has announced that it is set to enter the German medical cannabis market by signing a definitive agreement to acquire 51% of…
Canada’s cannabis industry contributes more than $76 billion to Canada’s GDP, generates nearly 100,000 jobs annually
The cannabis industry contributed $76.5 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) and $23.1 billion to Ontario’s GDP between legalization in 2018 and 2024, according…
Aurora Cannabis announces launch of Whistler brand in Australia
Aurora Cannabis Inc. is launching its Whistler Cannabis Co. brand in Australia’s medical cannabis market.
Pre-rolls surge, vapes shift, and local grown lags in Ontario retail
As summer continues in Ontario, cannabis retailers are navigating an increasingly complex retail landscape shaped by shifting consumer habits, government promotions, and the ever-present competition…
Avicanna announces new patent for topical cannabinoid compositions
The Canadian biopharmaceutical company recently announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent covering its topical cannabinoid compositions for…
A majority of British Columbians support restrictions on smoking and vaping, including cannabis
A new poll from Research Co. provides a useful snapshot into how British Columbians feel about smoking and vaping tobacco and cannabis in public and…
Week in Weed – August 9, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Alberta to promote local cannabis this summer, temporarily lowering provincial markup (Updated)
The Alberta government will launch “Proudly Alberta” the week of August 18, a new program promoting Alberta-grown and -made cannabis products. The initiative is designed…
Canadian medical cannabis exports to Germany continue to grow as government considers restricting access
Canadian medical cannabis exports to Germany continue to surge, however, this dominance faces potential restrictions as a new German bill seeks to roll back rules…
This indoor cannabis lounge in Toronto challenges smoking laws and clinical research standards
Seven years after cannabis was legalized nationwide, indoor smoking lounges in Canada still face legal hurdles, with one notable exception.
Canopy Growth launches 7ACRES products in Australia
Canopy Growth Corporation has introduced its Canadian-grown 7ACRES brand into the Australian medical cannabis market.
Australia’s TGA launches public consultation on unapproved medicinal cannabis products
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which regulates the supply of medicinal cannabis, is launching a public consultation about the use of cannabis products for medical…
Village Farms International announces expansion of Pure Sunfarms’ cultivation capacity
The completion of the Delta 2 greenhouse conversion will result in 2.2 million sq. ft. of operational cannabis production and is expected to increase the…
Quebec’s Cannabis and Hemp Industry: a detailed economic snapshot reveals growth, hurdles, and future potential
A comprehensive new report, “Economic Analysis of the Hemp and Cannabis Industry,” takes an in-depth look at the economic landscape of Quebec’s burgeoning industrial hemp…
Canada’s cannabis sector continues to expand while Canada’s real GDP edges down
The cannabis industry’s contribution to Canada’s GDP continued to increase in May, even as the country’s overall GDP has declined along with the country’s agriculture…
Week in Weed – August 2, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 2, 2025.
Swiss cannabis legalization proposal to open for public consultation
A proposal for the regulation of cannabis in Switzerland will open for consultation at the end of August.
Cannabis NB releases draft first quarter results for 2025-2026
Cannabis NB (CNB) saw product sales increase year-over-year for the first quarter ended June 29, 2025, but net income decreased for the third quarter in…
Cannabis Jobs Update – August 2025
The Canadian cannabis sector continues to offer fresh opportunities from coast to coast. In our August 2025 job roundup, you’ll find a wide range of…
Addressing pseudoscience and the detection of cannabis-based impairment
As more jurisdictions move to legalize cannabis, the challenge of accurately and objectively identifying cannabis-impaired drivers and workers has become a critical public safety and…
PMRA provides updated guidance on pesticides for cannabis and hemp
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently published a guidance document in July that outlines the requirements for registering pesticides for use on cannabis and…
Wholesale cannabis sales show modest increase in BC in Q1 2025, Direct Delivery bounces back
Wholesale cannabis sales in BC showed modest increases in late spring, while the province’s direct delivery program showed notable increases.
New Zealand pushes back against medical cannabis advertising
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has introduced new guidelines for advertising medical cannabis that many in the industry say will be difficult to navigate.
Week in Weed – July 26, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 26, 2025.
Could the federal government’s red tape reduction efforts help streamline the cannabis industry?
The federal government has recently launched a Red Tape Review across the regulatory system, which could present opportunities for the cannabis industry’s lobbying efforts.