March 19, 2025
How Trump’s trade war is impacting Canadian cannabis supply chains
Although Canadian cannabis is not directly impacted by the emerging trade war with the US, many aspects of the cannabis industry supply chain could be.
How Trump’s trade war is impacting Canadian cannabis supply chains
Although Canadian cannabis is not directly impacted by the emerging trade war with the US, many aspects of the cannabis industry supply chain could be.
TRYGG Collective acquires Tricanna Industries through RVO
BC-based TRYGG Collective has acquired cannabis processor Tricanna Industries through a court-approved RVO process, says TRYGG CEO and Founder Fabrizio Rossi.
Legal cannabis plants do not void policy, rules BC Court of Appeal
A BC Court of Appeal judge has sided with a man who previously had an insurance claim denied due to a small, legal cannabis grow…
The future of outdoor cannabis in Canada
Outdoor cannabis cultivation in Canada faces challenges like oversaturation and weather, but lower costs and sustainability advantages are creating new opportunities for resilient growers.
Week in Weed – March 15, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 15, 2025.
Rubicon Organics announces first international cannabis shipment to Poland
Rubicon Organics Inc. has announced its first shipment of dried cannabis flower into the international market with a shipment to Poland.
Simply Solventless seeks to acquire CanadaBis/Stigma Grow
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. (SSC) has entered into a deal to acquire Stigma Cannabis.
Updates to cannabis rules and regulations now made public
Health Canada has published their scheduled updates to the Cannabis Regulations, Hemp Regulations, and Cannabis Act, streamlining some aspects of the regulations to benefit the…
Dutch coffee shops say supply chain experiment not ready for April 7 deadline
A group of cannabis coffee shops in the Netherlands say the market needs more time to adjust before the next phase of the country’s legal…
Cannabis producers want to play their part in push to strengthen Canada’s economy
As Canadians focus on ways to strengthen their economy in the wake of ongoing threats from the current US government, many in the Canadian cannabis…
Cannabis industry’s contribution to Canada’s GDP continues to increase
Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed more than $8.3 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2024, according to the most recent figures from Statistics Canada.
Week in Weed – March 8, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 8, 2025.
Canadians list cannabis legalization as Trudeau’s crowning success
New polling data shows that Canadians rank cannabis legalization as Justin Trudeau’s top accomplishment in his nearly ten years in office.
Health Canada seeks more feedback on CBD as a natural health product, and CBD for pets
Health Canada has released a new consultation document looking at the potential regulatory path for CBD to be regulated as a natural health product.
Canadians are consuming less alcohol and more cannabis
Cannabis sales increased from 2023 while alcohol sales declined somewhat, according to the newest figures shared by Statistics Canada.
Manitoba bill seeks to end controlled-access licences in urban areas
New proposed amendments to Manitoba’s regulations would limit cannabis sales to age-restricted stores in urban areas of the province.
Cannabis continues to be excluded from interprovincial trade discussions
While most provinces—excluding PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador—have agreed to allow interprovincial alcohol sales directly to consumers, the cannabis industry was left out of the…
Updates to cannabis regulations expected March 12
Details on updates to Canada’s cannabis regulations are expected on March 12, 2025, according to recently-published Orders in Council.
Emerging and ongoing trends in Canadian cannabis sales
Cannabis sales hit nearly half a billion dollars in December 2024, but overall retail growth is slowing. Year-over-year growth remains at 5-6%, driven by customer…
Australian and Swiss companies enter agreement to commercialize CBD for insomnia in Australia
Australian biotech company Avecho and Swiss company Sandoz, which focuses on “off-patent’ medicines, has announced an exclusive ten-year deal for the rights to a CBD…
BC’s Tricanna Industries filed Notice of Intention, seeking buyer
BC-based cannabis processor Tricanna filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) on February 5, listing $3.2 million in liabilities, including $1.1 million owed to the Canada…
Organigram closes on final round of funding from British American Tobacco
Organigram Holdings Inc. has, as of February 28, closed on the third and final tranche of funding from BT DE Investments Inc., a wholly owned…
Rubicon Organics looks to acquire former Canna Farms facility from Medipharm Labs
Rubicon Organics Inc. has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Medipharm Labs Inc. to acquire the former Canna Farms facility in Hope, British…
Securing the Last Mile: increasing focus on delivery as a growth and retention strategy for dispensaries
Growing delivery revenue is the “hot topic” amongst most retailers in the industry right now. Everyone wants to figure out how to increase their delivery…
Cannabis jobs update – March 2025
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for March 2025.
Week in Weed – March 1, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 1, 2025.
Simply Solventless closes on Delta 9 deal, changes name to Humble Grow
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. has closed the previously announced acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Delta 9 Bio-Tech Inc. from Delta 9 Cannabis Inc.
Village Farms launches first cannabis shipment to New Zealand
US-based Village Farms International, Inc. has announced its first shipment of medical cannabis to New Zealand through its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary Pure Sunfarms.
Canopy announces launch of its Tweed brand in German medical cannabis market
Another Canadian cannabis producer has announced the launch of more products into the growing medical cannabis market in Germany.
What does the Conservative win mean for legal cannabis in Germany?
Germany’s conservatives pledged to overturn the 2024 legalization of cannabis if they win power in February’s election. They just won. What will this mean for…
Calgary passes motion to move forward with on-site cannabis sales at events
Calgary City Council voted 8-6 in favour of a motion to have city staff align the city’s bylaws to allow a permitting process and festival…
High Tide pauses plan to acquire Germany’s Purecan GmbH
High Tide Inc. has paused its previously announced acquisition of 51% of Germany’s Purecan GmbH.
Canada reaches half a billion in monthly cannabis sales in December 2024
After showing signs of slowing down, Canada’s retail cannabis sales shot up to their highest level so far in December 2024, at just under half…
Health Canada releases first results from cannabis data gathering program from legal and illegal markets
The first results from Health Canada’s Cannabis Data Gathering Program found that nearly half of the 50 samples of legal cannabis tested had THC levels…
Week in Weed – February 22, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 22, 2025.
BC cannabis company pivoting to precious metals and cryptocurrencies
The BC Bud Corporation has announced that it intends to complete a change of business from being a cannabis brand and supplier to an investment…
Colombian Agricultural Institute posts draft requirements for Canadian cannabis imports
A draft resolution from the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), which seeks to create a pathway for the importation of cannabis from Canada, is raising questions…
Canada’s Largest Women-in-Weed Networking Event Returns to Toronto
Get ready for Radicle Femmes Toronto 2025! Celebrate women in cannabis on March 6 at Soluna Toronto with industry leaders.
Metrc launches retail ID cannabis pilot project in Alberta
Plantlife, Token Naturals, and US-based Metrc, are launching a pilot project in Alberta to improve the transparency and safety of cannabis products.
Around the world with cannabis and marijuana
The way people refer to the Cannabis sativa plant differs around the world. In addition to the numerous global and local slang terms for the…
Week in Weed – February 15, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 15, 2025.
Swiss health committee approves plan to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use
The proposal is to regulate cannabis for non-medical purposes through a new legal carve-out that keeps it defined as a narcotic through a lens of…
7ASHISH brand Lebanese Blonde hash recalled in Ontario for labelling error
The OCS issued a product recall notice for 7ASHISH brand Lebanese Blonde hash from CanWe Growers Inc. on February 12 for incorrect packing and labelling.
Cannabis sales continue to increase in Quebec
The SQDC reported a net and overall result of $40.5 million for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which ended January 4, 2025….
Ontario county bylaw effective at managing designated cannabis production sites
Norfolk County in Ontario has concluded five years of bylaw enforcement of cannabis production sites, according to a new report.
Quebec begins 2025 cannabis survey
Quebec has begun outreach for an annual survey to understand the perceptions of and experiences with cannabis among people in Québec.
Cannabis caught in interprovincial barriers
If necessity is truly the mother of invention, President Trump’s ongoing melee over tariffs on Canadian goods is surely a doorway to innovation.
The double-standard in cannabis advertising
The Canadian cannabis industry has matured, normalizing use and fostering innovation, but restrictive advertising, marketing, and packaging rules remain an obstacle compared to the alcohol…
Week in Weed – February 8, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 8, 2025.
Ontario Cannabis Store & DiversityTalk to host Black History Month event
DiversityTalk, a Black-led health and social development consultancy, is hosting an immersive four-day Black History Month event at the Worth Gallery in Toronto from February…
Calgary city councillor wants to allow cannabis sales at events in the city
A city councillor in Calgary is trying to bring the city’s rules about cannabis sales at events in line with provincial rules put in place…
Aurora signs new supply deal with SNDL
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a strategic supply agreement with SNDL Inc.
Cannabis Xpress to open new location in Dalhousie, New Brunswick
Private retail chain Cannabis Xpress is opening its fourth private retail store in New Brunswick, located in the town of Dalhousie, about a three-hour drive…
Cloudz 7g recalled in Ontario due to mould concerns (updated)
The Ontario Cannabis Store posted a product recall notice for Cloudz 7g from Blizza Brands due to a potential issue with visible mould spores.
Producers can now enter into private label agreements with multiple retailers for the same product in Alberta
Effective immediately, licensed cannabis producers may enter into a private label agreement with multiple retailers in Alberta for the same product or products.
The Australian Capital Territory’s home grown cannabis laws are serving the community
A recent Australian study found that decriminalizing home grown cultivation and possession in the ACT met community needs and had minimal unintended consequences.
Cannabis tech company taking part in Canadian trade mission to Australia
GrowerIQ, a Canadian cannabis ERP company, will represent Team Canada in an upcoming trade mission to Australia.
Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed nearly $7B to GDP
Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed nearly $7.7 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2023, according to the most recent figures from Statistics Canada.
Village Farms’ first Leli Holland harvest to reach coffee shops soon
Following its first commercial harvest in January, Canada-and-US-based Village Farms says it has now started processing orders and deliveries into the Dutch market from its…
Navigating social media for cannabis
If you’ve been tasked with marketing a legal cannabis company or product online, chances are you’ve brushed up against, or even slammed into, various policies…
Cannabis jobs update – February 2025
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for February 2025.
Week in Weed – February 1, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 1, 2025.
Wholesale flower prices expected to continue to rebound in 2025, domestic market will continue to slow
The Bulk Wholesale Cannabis and Distillate Pricing Report provides an overview of the 2024 market and looks ahead at what 2025 holds.
Canadian CEO sues US agencies over harassment at the border for connections to cannabis industry
The CEO of a BC-based company has sued the United States Department of Homeland Security, saying they detained, interrogated, and harassed him over the cannabis-related…
Wholesale cannabis sales in BC remain relatively stable in Q3 2024, direct delivery sales rebound
Wholesale cannabis sales in BC in the last three months of 2024 (Q3 2024) were $146.9 million, up 7.5% from the same period in 2023,…
New Brunswick reports $25 million in cannabis sales in final three months of 2024
Cannabis retailer sales in New Brunswick were $25.4 million in the three months ended December 29, 2024 (Q3 2024).
New government could mean big delays in cannabis industry demands
The Canadian cannabis industry faces uncertainty with a potential federal leadership change, early election, and possible delays in addressing key industry concerns.
New Brunswick issues RFQ for several new private cannabis stores
The New Brunswick Liquor Corporation (NBLC) has issued four new Requests for Quotations (RFQ) for four new privately-run cannabis stores in the province.
Medical cannabis committee the newest investment from Philip Morris
Avicanna, recently entered into a research project with an international healthcare and wellness product company, Vectura Fertin Pharma, focusing on cannabinoid-based products.
Week in Weed – January 25, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 25, 2025.
Aurora launches its first cannabis brand in Germany under new cultivation license
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced the launch of its first German-cultivated medical cannabis product under the brand IndiMed.
Ontario cannabis retailers frustrated after recent string of robberies
Some Ontario cannabis retailers are again calling on the provincial government to make changes to provincial rules that they say are making them targets for…
Medical cannabis dispensary owners in BC lose appeal of provincial fine
The owners of an unlicensed cannabis store in Gibsons, BC, lost their appeal of a $118,919 fine from the BC government.
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…