This week on Stratcann, we covered the big goings-on of Canadian cannabis—the much-awaited opening of farmgate applications in BC, the move by Manitoba regulators to repeal the 6 percent social responsibility fee for retailers, and tax confusion around cannabis nurseries, but that wasn’t all—here’s what else was going on.
Cannabis News
Survey shows increase of drivers in Ontario consuming cannabis edibles
A newly released survey from the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario shows about one-quarter of drivers in the province say they had recently consumed an edible prior to operating a motor vehicle.
Cannabis nurseries and cultivators navigate PST confusion
When a nursery sells to a cultivator, the transaction is often understood to be B2B. However, some provincial ministries of finance have determined that, in fact, the nurseries are selling retail and are subject to (PST).
Cannabis farmgate comes to BC
Cannabis growers in BC can now apply for a “farmgate” retail licence that will allow them to run a retail cannabis store at their farm or facility, but consumers may still need to wait to visit one near them.
Manitoba looking to repeal 6% fee for cannabis retailers
The Manitoba government is looking to repeal its 6% social responsibility fee to help the legal market better compete with the illicit market.
Budtenders union announces new membership
A union representing budtenders in BC has added two new stores to their membership in recent weeks.
The Week in Weed – November 26, 2022
While the big ticket item to get people talking in Canadian cannabis is likely the announcement of the legislative review panel members, that’s far from the only thing going on this week in the industry
Full panel announced for Cannabis Act review
Health Canada has announced new members of the independent expert panel to lead a review of the Cannabis Act.
Newfoundland and Labrador now allows cannabis vape sales
Consumers in Newfoundland and Labrador will now be able to purchase cannabis vape pens through the legal cannabis market.
Quebec sold nearly $140 million worth of cannabis in Q2
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) has released its most recent quarterly report for sales between June 19, 2022 and September 10, 2022.
More testing needed to address heavy metals in vapes, say researchers
A new study showing evidence of high levels of heavy metals in vape pens suggests the government should require more testing and labelling to help better protect consumers.
BC credit union receives award for cannabis campaign
A BC credit union has received two awards for a campaign that highlights the unequal treatment of cannabis businesses by banks in Canada.
