June 12, 2025
How the cannabis industry benefits small-town Canada
As Canada grapples with US tariffs and widespread layoffs, cannabis is emerging as an industry that could help smaller communities weather the storm.
How the cannabis industry benefits small-town Canada
As Canada grapples with US tariffs and widespread layoffs, cannabis is emerging as an industry that could help smaller communities weather the storm.
Apothecare and FIKA Cannabis partner to deliver pharmacist-led cannabis consultations
A Canadian cannabis consultation service has partnered with a second Ontario cannabis retail chain to offer pharmacist-led cannabis consultations for cannabis consumers.
Retail cannabis sales bounce back in March
Retail cannabis prices nudged up in March to $428.4 million from $408.2 million in February.
Week in Weed – June 7, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending June 7, 2025.
SQDC reports $741.5 million in sales in 2024
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) recorded $741.5 million in sales for the fiscal year ending March 29, 2025.
Manitoba passes bill to ban new convenience store cannabis sales licences
First tabled in March, Bill 9 prohibits the issuance of any new “controlled-access” retail cannabis licences in major urban areas. Existing controlled-access retail cannabis licences…
Canada’s cannabis sector contributes $9.1 billion to GDP in first three months of 2025
The Gross domestic product (GDP) for the cannabis sector in Canada was $9.1 billion in Q1 2025, continuing an ongoing trend.
Cannabis Jobs Update – June 2025
The cannabis job market in Canada continues to show steady activity, with new roles opening up from coast to coast. Our June 2025 job round-up…
Week in Weed – May 31, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 31, 2025.
Canadian cannabis continues to dominate German medical market
As Canada grapples with US tariffs and widespread layoffs, cannabis is emerging as an industry that could help smaller communities weather the storm. US President…
Cannabis clones now available at Ontario farmgate stores
People looking to grow their own cannabis in Ontario this year now have the option of buying cannabis clones directly from two of the province’s…
Burnaby, BC approves its first two private cannabis stores
The city of around 250,000 people, located just east of Vancouver, has until now only allowed for two provincially-run BC Cannabis Stores within its boundaries….
Recall notice issued for hash sold in Quebec due to no child-resistant function
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for one lot of Exka Inc.’s Terroir – Royal Gorilla cannabis extract sold in Quebec.
BC MLA questions Minister of Finance on cannabis tax revenue and enforcement
As Canada grapples with US tariffs and widespread layoffs, cannabis is emerging as an industry that could help smaller communities weather the storm. US President…
Organigram begins process to find new CEO with Beena Goldenberg stepping down
Organigram has begun looking for a new CEO, as current CEO Beena Goldenberg will step down at the end of Organigram’s current fiscal year in…
Ontario sold more than $2.15 billion worth of cannabis in 2024
The Ontario Cannabis Store sold nearly 409 million grams of cannabis in 2024, worth more than $2.15 billion in sales, an 11.3% increase from the…
Week in Weed – May 24, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 24, 2025.
Ontario removes cannabis visibility rules for retailers
Ontario has now removed the requirement that says cannabis stores cannot have cannabis or cannabis accessories visible from the exterior of the premises.
Opportunities abound in Canadian cannabis, but many budtenders feel left behind
According to a new survey, budtenders in Canada want better pay, better hours, and a more straightforward path to advance in the industry.
New report calls for cannabis excise reform
A new report from Deloitte and the Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) is calling on the federal and provincial governments to make changes to the…
Segra International acquires Klonetics Plant Science
Vancouver-based Segra International has acquired Klonetics Plant Science Inc., a licensed cannabis nursery and cultivation company based in Kelowna, BC.
Week in Weed – May 17, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 17, 2025.
Ontario taking steps to help provincial cannabis sector
The Ontario government is looking to assist the province’s cannabis sector by introducing a new Ontario Grown Cannabis badge, and making changes to store visibility…
New Cannabis Enforcement Unit in Alberta seizes cannabis headed for illegal online sales
A new investigation unit run by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says they intercepted a large quantity of cannabis headed to an address in…
Ghost Drops CEO says company was unfairly targeted by Health Canada
One of the owners of Ghost Drops facing a quarter-million-dollar fine from Health Canada says he feels the company has been unfairly targeted.
Cannabis legalization in Canada effective at displacing the illicit market
A recent study says cannabis legalization in Canada has been successful at shifting demand from the illegal to legal markets.
Week in Weed – May 10, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 10, 2025.
Australian cannabis industry struggles to gain foothold in flood of imports
A new cannabis industry association in Australia is calling on the federal government to do more to protect the country’s fledgling cannabis industry from a…
Questions arise from Winnipeg police targeting cannabis consumers
A man in Winnipeg who was swept up in a recent police effort to target people shopping at cannabis stores says his licence was suspended…
Calgary cannabis store wins development board appeal
The owners of a cannabis store in Calgary have won an appeal of a decision to refuse an application based on a distance requirement from…
Nelson City Council rejects outdoor cannabis consumption licence
Nelson City Council rejected an application for a temporary permit for cannabis consumption on the patio of a local cafe in a meeting on Tuesday,…
Wholesale cannabis sales continue to cool in BC
The newest quarterly wholesale cannabis figures from the BCLDB show the market continuing to slow following six years of rapid growth.
Week in Weed – May 3, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 3, 2025.
Surrey approves two more cannabis stores
Surrey City Council approved two more cannabis stores on April 28, two weeks after the approval of the city’s first nine locations on April 14.
Nelson City Council to consider cannabis patio permit
Nelson city staff are recommending that the city council approve an application for a temporary permit for cannabis consumption on the patio of a local…
Cannabis Jobs Update – May 2025
Our May 2025 jobs article features cannabis industry openings across Canada in retail, production, and brand representation.
Cannabis industry cautiously welcomes new Liberal government
Cannabis industry organizations say they are cautiously looking forward to engaging with the newly elected Liberal government following the April 28 election.
Internal conflict as Israeli Minister of Economy continues to push forward with tariffs on Canadian cannabis
Internal conflicts within the Israeli government over the threat of tariffs on Canadian cannabis continue this week, with the Minister of Economy now rejecting the…
Cannabis NB opening three new locations
Cannabis NB introduces three new stores, expanding access in underserved areas. Discover the locations and more details today.
CanadaBis terminates proposed deal with Simply Solventless
CanadaBis Capital Inc. announced that CanadaBis (Stigma Grow) has terminated a proposed deal in which another cannabis company, Simply Solventless Concentrates, would acquire CanadaBis.
Cannabis brand files legal action against Health Canada for $500,000 marketing fine
Cannabis brand Ghost Drops says it has formally filed legal action against Health Canada for what they argue are unfair limitations on the company’s right…
Redrawing the Map: global cannabis trade in 2025
The Global Cannabis Exchange (GCX) Spring 2025 Report offers a snapshot of the international cannabis landscape in flux.
Week in Weed – April 26, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 26, 2025.
Back and forth in Israel’s tariffs on Canadian cannabis continues as country’s Minister of Finance issues official rejection
Israel’s Finance Minister has now provided an official rejection of the proposed tariffs on Canadian cannabis in a letter to the Minister of Economy and…
BC retailer finds lifeline with credit union
A BC cannabis retailer says access to capital from a local credit union has been a game changer, allowing his small business to grow.
Tilray to exit New Zealand medical cannabis market
Tilray Medical has confirmed they are leaving the New Zealand medical cannabis market to better focus on the Australian medical market.
University of Guelph offers four new polyploid cultivars of cannabis for triploid breeding, production, and research
The University of Guelph recently announced the release of four new polyploid cannabis varieties available for licensing. The varieties come from the lab of Dr….
Clear cannabis packaging making its way to shelves
Cannabis packages with transparent windows are finally making their way to some shelves in Canada, a month after new rule changes from Health Canada came…
Oh Cannabis, why not Canada first?
The Oh Cannabis First campaign supports Canadians to directly email their candidates and elected representatives at the provincial and federal levels, to let them know…
Manitoba’s home-grow bill to come into force May 1
Adults in Manitoba may be able to begin growing up to four cannabis plants at home this May.
Israel’s Finance Minister pushes back on tariffs on Canadian cannabis
Canadian producers exporting cannabis to Israel have received at least a brief reprieve from recently announced tariffs of up to 165% after the Israeli Finance…
Week in Weed – April 19, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 19, 2025.
Canadian cannabis a “strategic risk” for Israel, claims Commissioner for Trade Levies
The head of trade tariffs at Israel’s Ministry of Economy, Danny Tal, says tariffs on Canadian cannabis are necessary to protect not only Israel’s medical…
Selection of seeds and clones for 2025 growing season
As outdoor cannabis growers and backyard gardeners get ready for the 2025 season, an increasing array of cannabis seeds and clones are available in many…
Cannabis sales slowing, market shares shifting
A new report says the Canadian cannabis industry is continuing to show signs of slowing growth and market consolidation.
Canadians open to government support of cannabis industry
Most Canadians see the cannabis industry as a positive economic contributor or believe it could play a significant role in bolstering the country’s future, according…
Calgary moves one step closer to cannabis sales at events
The Planning & Development Services Report, which was created at the behest of council on February 25, was forwarded to city council during a committee…
Surrey moves forward with nine cannabis store applications
The applications now head to the BC government for final approval.
Manitoba increasing wholesale markup on cannabis
Manitoba is increasing wholesale markup on cannabis from 9% to 11% starting June 1, 2025. Learn more about the changes.
How has 420 changed in Canada since legalization?
Although many retail stores and even brands host 420-themed events, and there are still small events and rallies around the country, this does not necessarily…
Week in Weed – April 12, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 12, 2025.
Cannabis can help in recovery care but stigma remains a challenge, says new study
A new pilot study in Canada looked at how medically supervised cannabis use in a residential recovery home could support people in treatment for substance…
Police in Winnipeg targeting cannabis store customers
Police in Winnipeg say they are targeting cannabis store customers as part of an ongoing impaired driving enforcement campaign.
Israel to move forward with tariffs on Canadian cannabis—as high as 165%
Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry has announced it will impose tariffs on Canadian cannabis at rates as high as 165% for the next four…
Quebec releases results of sixth annual cannabis-use survey
Quebec’s annual cannabis consumption survey shows overall cannabis use increased slightly in 2024, but rates of consumption among younger Quebecers declined.
New research highlights challenges tackling cannabis industry carbon emissions
New research from a group in California says the lack of information on greenhouse gas emissions from cannabis production in the US makes it difficult…
Cannabis legalization appears to be off the chopping block in Germany—for now
A new coalition agreement in Germany between the conservative CDU/CSU and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) has not included any mention of rolling back the…
SNDL enters agreement to acquire 32 1CM retail locations
SNDL Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire 32 1CM cannabis retail stores operating under the Cost Cannabis and T Cannabis banners in Ontario,…
Cannabis legalization effective at displacing the illicit market says new research paper
The legalization of cannabis in 2018 has been effective at displacing the illicit cannabis market in Canada, says a new research paper.
April 7 marks first day of fully-legal supply chain for cannabis coffeeshops in ten Dutch cities
April 7 marks the first day a group of cannabis “coffeeshops” in ten cities in the Netherlands will be able to only sell cannabis from…
Week in Weed – April 5, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 5, 2025.
New Nova Scotia cannabis regulations support community-run stores in Mi’kmaw communities
New regulations introduced in Nova Scotia will allow Mi’kmaw communities to open legal, community-owned cannabis retail stores on reserve by agreement with the Nova Scotia…
Outdoor micros now included in New Brunswick farm assistance program
Outdoor micro cultivators in New Brunswick can now apply for financial assistance under a provincial program to help farmers.
Court dismisses argument that cannabis seeds are not defined in the Cannabis Act
A Federal Court judge has dismissed an application for judicial review from a man who argued that his cannabis seeds were unfairly seized by CBSA.
Cannabis sales and inventory figures through September 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 evolve….
Organigram enters US market through acquisition of Collective Project Beverages
Organigram Global Inc. announced the acquisition of a Canadian cannabis beverage company with a footprint in the US market.
Cannabis Jobs Update – April 2025
Our April 2025 jobs article features cannabis industry openings across Canada in retail, production, and brand representation.
Ontario cannabis retailer to offer pharmacist-led cannabis consultations
A company that specializes in medical cannabis access is partnering with an Ontario cannabis retailer to address consumer questions about medical cannabis.
BC survey shows fewer young people using cannabis after legalization, but increased use among those who do
A new report says young people in BC who have tried cannabis were at their lowest rate in 25 years in 2023, with youth less…
Week in Weed – March 29, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 29, 2025.
BC to reduce direct delivery reporting requirements
Beginning May 1, 2025, cannabis companies selling through BC’s direct delivery system will only be required to report sales once a month, rather than on…
New licenses slow in first quarter of 2025, shift to micro licensing begins
So far this year, Health Canada has approved 11 new micro licenses and four new standard licenses, revoked 37 licenses, listed two as expired, and…
Cannabis PAC tells Trump that Canada is attacking US cannabis companies
In an attempt to appeal to US President Donald Trump, a US cannabis industry political action committee has released a video alleging Canada is attacking…
9 retail cannabis locations to move to public hearing in Surrey in April
A public hearing for nine cannabis retail store applications in Surrey will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Week in Weed – March 22, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 22, 2025.
Cannabis flower prices continue upward climb in February 2025
At a glance, Canadian wholesale bulk flower conditions over the month of February presented an encouraging increase in cannabis flower categories Index 5 (25-30% THC)…
Researchers announce development of powdery mildew resistance for cannabis plants
Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has discovered a novel source of genetic resistance against a common fungal disease that affects cannabis plants.
Researchers at a Vancouver college want to find the best pre-roll in Canada
Researchers at Langara College’s Applied Research Centre in Vancouver recently began collaborating with BC-based cannabis producer Pure Sunfarms to discover what makes the best pre-roll.
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.