F1NE Cannabis on micros, community, and their future farmgate
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
Fund launched in BC to assist First Nations interested in cannabis industry
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
Growing Relationships is coming to Calgary on April 29, 2023
StratCann is bringing our Growing Relationships industry event to Calgary, Alberta on April 29, 2023.
Updated: Ontario, BC pause listing any new delta-8 THC products, await guidance from Health Canada
The Ontario Cannabis Store sent out a notice to licensed cannabis producers on December 15 to inform them that the provincial cannabis distributor and retailer…
Weed Me Inc. recalls one lot of Diamond District Sativa Pre-Rolls Cannabis Extract
A cannabis company has had to recall one lot of cannabis pre-rolls from the Ontario market for not being potent enough.
Banking reform in US unlikely to help Canadian cannabis companies
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
Micro licences continue to grow in popularity
Micro cannabis licences continue to be the most popular licence type according to newly updated numbers from Health Canada.
New testing standards could help challenge inflated THC levels in legal weed
Last Friday, Health Canada announced several changes to the cannabis regulations. While a long-awaited change to beverage equivalency factors is getting most of the attention,…
Cannabis NL looking to add several new stores
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
The Week in Weed – December 10, 2022
Along with Saskatchewan’s establishment of a First Nations cannabis framework, sales growth in edibles in BC, and the pros and cons of irradiation, Stratcann readers…
Changes to cannabis regs increase beverage possession limit, streamline product testing
Health Canada has announced new changes to the cannabis regulations today, which include increased beverage possession limits.
The pros and cons of cannabis irradiation
One of the often misunderstood aspects of legal cannabis production is the quality assurance measures many licensed producers take post-harvest to ensure that their product…
Edibles, extracts, and infused pre-rolls help increased sales in BC
Cannabis sales increased in BC and prices dropped in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same time period in 2021.
Saskatchewan bill will give First Nations more control over cannabis rules
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced new legislation that, if passed, will allow First Nations in the province to licence and regulate cannabis distribution and…
Medical cannabis registrations declining
The number of Canadians registered to grow medical cannabis is now declining after several years of consistent increases.
How edible extracts are getting around the 10mg limit
The Cannabis Act attempted to take decades of global cannabis innovation and distil it into a few manageable categories that ensure Canadians remain safe and…
The Week in Weed – December 3, 2022
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…
Rogue Processing
Rogue Processing offers state-of-the-art, client-focused, eco-friendly, cost-effective co-packing services to Canadian cannabis companies.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
OCS eliminates recall liability insurance requirement
The Ontario Cannabis Store announced that they will be eliminating their requirement for product recall liability insurance and increasing their commercial general liability insurance.
Cannabis NB launches Good to Know education campaign
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
Despite constitutional concerns, northern Ontario city seeks to limit homegrown cannabis
Elliot Lake, a small town in northern Ontario, is looking to establish bylaws to control where people can grow cannabis, despite concerns that such a…
Micro cannabis licences continue to grow in popularity
Micro cannabis licences continue to be the most popular licence type in Canada, with more than half of the 185 licences issued so far this…
Study: No significant increase in youth cannabis use following legalization in Canada
A recent study by researchers in Newfoundland and Labrador shows some changes in youth use rates and perceptions of cannabis one year after legalization.
Consumer perception of legal market improving, still has a way to go
In the first three years of legalization, Canadian cannabis consumers have had increasingly positive views of legal cannabis products when compared to illegal cannabis products…
Much more needed than just a change to tax payment timeline
The inclusion of some small changes to how Canadian cannabis companies operate and pay their taxes as part of a recent bill tabled in Parliament…
Crafting the perfect infused pre roll
Since infused pre-rolls began to hit the Canadian market late last year, they’ve been gaining popularity. While consumers are enticed by the promise of boosted…
Constitutional challenge brews following Indigenous dispensary raids in Nova Scotia
A Mi’kmaw band councillor from Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia, is mounting a constitutional defence arguing that his right to sell cannabis on First…
Bill proposes changes to cannabis excise tax remittance timelines
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance have introduced a bill that, among many other issues, includes proposed changes to the federal excise duty…
Bending the rules in cannabis access and promotion
When it comes to enforcement of promotional marketing and age-gating, it is often the provincial regulators who take centre stage, operating under provincial legislation designed…
More on proposed cannabis beverage equivalency changes still expected by winter 2022
Canadians should soon have the chance to provide comments on proposed changes to the cannabis regulations, including increasing the public possession limit for cannabis beverages.
Cannabis council frustrated by illicit dispensaries taking part in Toronto Halloween event
A cannabis industry association is raising concerns with what they say were two illicit cannabis dispensaries taking part in a recent children’s-themed cannabis event in…
All Nations launches their first cannabis store in Shxwhá:y Village in Chilliwack, BC
All Nations, a First Nations-run cannabis company, is partnered with Shxwhá:y First Nation on a production facility in Shxwhá:y Village in Chilliwack, BC. All Nations…
Israeli company completes cannabis seed shipment to Canada
An Israeli agri-tech company recently completed its first-ever shipment of medical cannabis seeds to a licensed producer in Canada.
BC LDB releases first wholesale quarterly sales report
New sales figures from the BCLDB show that wholesale grams sold and wholesale cannabis sales in the province have increased significantly in Q1 2022 compared…
London, Ontario-area cannabis stores face string of break-ins
Several cannabis stores in London, Ontario, say they have been the victims of break-ins in recent days and weeks.
Yukon introduces new special order program for low-demand cannabis products
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
Ontario’s cannabis “flow-through” system is beginning to take off
The Ontario Cannabis Store’s program that allows retailers to order certain products not stocked by the OCS warehouse is finally beginning to gain traction.
Alberta Municipalities calls for limits on medical cannabis grows in residential areas
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
Quebec micro processor looking to hand over business to new ownership
A micro processor in Quebec that is focussing on cannabis-infused topicals is looking for someone to take over their operations.
With website closure, Yukon completes handover of cannabis retail sales to private sector
The Government of Yukon announced today that the Yukon Liquor Corporation’s Cannabis Yukon website is now closed, leaving cannabis e-commerce to private licence holders.
Cannabis industry in an “emergency crisis”, asks for moratorium on 2.3% annual regulatory fee
Cannabis industry calls on immediate regulatory reform: “This is an industry that cannot pay its own bills and cannot make ends meet.”
Uber Eats to offer delivery platform for three Toronto cannabis stores
Uber Eats will begin offering cannabis deliveries for three Toronto cannabis stores starting Monday, October 17.
BC’s Woody Nelson making a big impression with their LoFi CBD oil
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
One request for medical cannabis coverage approved, another denied
One worker in Nova Scotia has had their request for coverage for medical cannabis approved, while another has been denied.
Ontario issues warning to cannabis stores regarding product diversion
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a warning today to cannabis retailers in the province about a company that says it’s buying…
BC looks to expand enforcement options against illicit online cannabis sellers
The BC government has introduced new legislation intended to help them get a handle on online illicit cannabis sales in the province.
Cannabis NB adds new locations, province moves to next stage of private store licensing
Cannabis NB recently announced it has opened two new stores, adding to its 20 current fill-time locations: one in Saint John and one in Moncton.
HC: Data on commercial cannabis licence applications and licences
Health Canada recently released data showing how many applicants are in the licensing queue, how many licences are submitted, and the total number of licence…
SugarBud Craft Growers Corp., Trichome Holdings Corp., and 1800905 Alberta Ltd file a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal
F1NE Cannabis Cultivation, located in St Catharines, Ontario, is working hard to bring unique, quality craft cannabis to the market through its own micro cannabis…
Prince George RCMP investigating after three break-and-enters reported at three cannabis stores
Police in Prince George, BC, say they have arrested three are still looking for two other suspects following three recent break-ins at cannabis stores
Ontario sold more than $400 million worth of cannabis in first three months of 2022
Ontario sold more than 63 million grams of legal cannabis in the first three months of 2022, representing over $405 million in sales.
BC to begin accepting cannabis farmgate licence applications on November 30
British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch announced today that they will be accepting Producer Retail Store (PRS) licence applications beginning at the end of…
OCS launches new Buy Legal public education campaign
The Ontario Cannabis store has launched a “Buy Legal” public education campaign to inform consumers about the difference between legal and illegal cannabis.
Cannara Biotech recalls Nugz Old School Hash for inaccurate labelling
Quebec cannabis producer Cannara Biotech has issued a product recall for their Nugz Old School Hash (Cuban Linx) cannabis extract, sold through the Ontario Cannabis…
BC cannabis nursery Klonetics announces deal with California’s Seed Junky Genetics
Klonetics, a cannabis nursery located in Kelowna, BC, is now offering genetics to their B2B partners from California cannabis breeders Seed Junky Genetics.
FINTRAC releases report on money-laundering related to illicit cannabis sales, production
FINTRAC, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, says they have uncovered numerous instances of money laundering efforts related to illicit cannabis operators, especially…
Dykstra Greenhouses recalls one lot of Darkest Side of the Moon 2.5g Pre-Rolled Joints Dried Cannabis
Dykstra Greenhouses has recalled their Darkest Side of the Moon 2.5 gram Pre-Roll—sold in Manitoba and Ontario—due to a labelling issue.
Motif Labs Ltd. issues voluntary recall for Boxhot Glowstick 510 Batteries
Ontario producer Motif Labs Ltd. has issued a voluntary recall for their Boxhot Glowstick 510 Batteries due to reports of the batteries overheating when charging.
Superior Court of Quebec issues injunction to limit union “pressure tactics” against SQDC
The Superior Court of Quebec has issued an interim injunction order aimed at limiting certain strike actions currently aimed at some Société québécoise du cannabis…
Cannabis Act review to focus on progress, impact of legalization in Canada
Health Canada has announced the launch of its formal review of the Cannabis Act today.
Cannabis industry still recovering from OCS, LDB distribution shutdowns in August
Cannabis retailers in BC and Ontario are finally starting to dig themselves out from the shutdown of those provinces’ centralized delivery systems.
Budtenders Association launches new travelling cannabis event
It’s official, and the people have spoken: trade shows are out, and safe cannabis events are in. The cannabis event season kicked off around 420…
Stats Canada releases new report on cannabis cultivation at home
Statistics Canada released new data today on home cultivation that looks at its impact on Canada before and after legalization.
Alberta has collected more than $176,000 in cannabis fines since 2018
Alberta has collected more than $176,000 in fines from cannabis retailers and producers doing business in the province since the beginning of legalization.
In Memory of Cannabis Athlete Advocate Elias Theodorou
The cannabis community woke up to the news that struck hearts worldwide. Elias Theodorou, an MMA fighter and cannabis advocate, passed away on September 11th…
The SQDC reports net income of $20.5 million for its first quarter ended June 18, 2022
Sales of cannabis at the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) generated $54 million for the Quebec government for its first quarter ended June 18, 2022,…
Supreme Court to hear final arguments in challenge of Quebec’s home-grow ban Sept 15
The case that will determine if it’s legal for people in Quebec to grow their own cannabis will get its final day in court on…
Cannabis NB begins process for ten new private cannabis stores
New Brunswick has opened ten opportunities to bid on public tenders for new private cannabis stores in the province.
Court approves $2.31 million settlement in Organigram pesticide case
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has approved a $2.31 million settlement following a class action lawsuit filed against New Brunswick cannabis producer Organigram for…
Quebec to launch new small-batch “Petits lots” pilot project
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) is launching a new product call program for small batch products that could help some small-scale growers get new…
BC bought $420 million worth of (legal) cannabis last year
British Columbians purchased nearly 85 thousand kilograms of legal cannabis last year, spending more than $420 million.
BCGEU stands down job action at LDB warehouses
The BCGEU announced today that it is ending the current job action at the BC Public Service worksites, following a return to the bargaining table…
Labour tribunal declares recent strike action against SQDC location illegal
The Administrative Labor Tribunal (TAT) has issued an order declaring a recent strike at the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC)’s Aylmer retail location illegal.
BC again moving forward with direct delivery
The BC LDB is once again moving forward with direct delivery registrations following a week-long suspension of the program due to issues relating to the…
BC halting direct delivery program pending further notice
Cannabis producers say they are being told by the BC government that the province is indefinitely postponing their direct delivery program due to issues related…
Local products, more stores help increase cannabis sales in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia saw a 10% increase in cannabis sales in the first quarter of this year, bringing in $27.3 million in sales from April 1…
BC cannabis retailers and producers frustrated by LDB shutdown
Cannabis retailers and producers in BC say they are already starting to feel the pinch from a strike that shut down the province’s cannabis distribution…
Micro licences taking off in Quebec
Quebec has seen a big uptick in new micro licences in 2022, more than any other province so far this year.
Recall of XMG Cola and Ellevia extract for packaging, labelling issues
Health Canada issued two new cannabis product recalls on August 17, one for Truss’ XMG Cola cannabis beverage and another for Mera Cannabis’ Ellevia THC…