Why is it so hard to shut down illicit online cannabis sales?
Despite almost six years of legal, regulated cannabis in Canada, illicit online retailers continue to prosper, seemingly with minimal interference from federal authorities.
Edmonton cannabis beverages company calls for more accurate testing
Bubble Bud Inc. is calling on Health Canada to do more to address what they say are flaws in potency testing for cannabis products, especially…
Week in Weed – October 5, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 5, 2024.
Cannabis Jobs Update – October 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for October 2024.
Lessons learned on choosing a processor, from one outdoor micro grower
A Vancouver Island micro cannabis cultivator who recently rescinded their federal license, cites challenges in finding a reliable processing partner as their biggest hurdle, not…
Are Canadians consuming less weed?
After four years of growth, Canadian cannabis use declined in 2023. Sales are cooling off and daily or near-daily use is down. Tobacco and heavy…
Mother Labs to bring branded cannabis to German market
A German pharmaceutical company says it will be partnering with Canadian cannabis nursery Mother Labs to bring a line of branded cannabis flower to the…
Aurora and UBC partner on research to breed fruity-smelling cannabis
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has received a grant to help improve the breeding of more fruity-smelling cannabis.
Report calls for more cohesion, public health focus to US cannabis laws
A new report from researchers in the US is calling on that country’s federal government to take the lead in more strictly regulating cannabis with…
Canada’s cannabis marketing: surprisingly compliant
Health Canada has issued only two Notice of Violations associated with potential violations of promotion prohibitions since legalization.
Provinces need to amend rules to allow cannabis growth, says Edmonton city councillor
Edmonton Councillor Michael Janz believes provinces need to update rules for cannabis cultivation, noting that slow policy changes have hindered the industry’s growth.
Week in Weed – September 28, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 28, 2024.
Four cannabis companies included among top growing companies in Canada
Four Canadian cannabis companies made the Globe & Mail’s annual Report on Business, ranking Canada’s top growing companies.
Manitobans may finally be able to grow cannabis at home in 2025
Manitobans may finally be able to grow cannabis at home beginning in 2025, according to a new announcement from the provincial government.
Simply Solventless announces plan to acquire ANC for $10 million
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. has entered into an agreement to buy cannabis producer ANC Inc. for $10 million in cash and shares.
Cannabis is no longer an election issue
Cannabis has lost its status as a major election issue. As the next federal election approaches, industry needs to re-engage the public and politicians to…
Cannabis sales continue to show signs of levelling off in Canada
Despite almost six years of legal, regulated cannabis in Canada, illicit online retailers continue to prosper, seemingly with minimal interference from federal authorities. These unlicensed…
Week in Weed – September 21, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 21, 2024.
Canadian Cannabis Leadership Summit 2024 in Ottawa
The Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) is hosting its Canadian Cannabis Leadership Summit 2024 in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 1.
Arbitrator rules cannabis detection was not impairment
A federal arbitrator recently ruled that a train engineer who was found to have had cannabis in his system did not need to face penalties…
Research: Medical cannabis could save billions on healthcare coverage in US
A new study from the US says that the adoption of medical cannabis laws may contribute to decreases in healthcare costs.
How retailers can tackle the black market and strengthen business with Breadstack
The cannabis black market is thriving, but the legal industry can fight back. Despite challenges, the legal cannabis industry can compete by leveraging digital tools…
Aurora Cannabis receives patent related to autoflower cannabis
Following years of research, Aurora Cannabis received a patent that allows the company to better identify and select for autoflowering traits in cannabis plants.
Personal and designated medical registrations increase in early 2024 following years of declines
The number of people registering to access medical cannabis in Canada continues to decline, according to Health Canada’s most recent quarterly report. Those registering for…
Health Canada cannabis inspections: 2023-2024
Health Canada conducted a total of 662 inspections of cannabis licence holders in the year ending March 31, 2024, including 160 inspections of registered personal…
Unpackaged inventory of dried cannabis continued to decline in the first four months of 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….
Week in Weed – September 14, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 14, 2024.
New cannabis distribution warehouse coming to NWT
Despite almost six years of legal, regulated cannabis in Canada, illicit online retailers continue to prosper, seemingly with minimal interference from federal authorities. These unlicensed…
Cannabis farmgate in Canada: From farm to joint
While there are several thousand cannabis stores in Canada, consumers can purchase cannabis directly from the grower at just a handful of locations.
High Tide to launch Queen of Bud branded products through Canna Cabana
After purchasing the retail brand earlier this year, High Tide is launching Queen of Bud branded white label products in its Canna Cabana stores in…
Peace Naturals recalls infused pre-rolls, CBD extract from Ontario
Peace Naturals Project Inc. has recalled two lots of cannabis products sold in Ontario due to incorrect cannabinoid values on the products’ labels
New cannabis industry organization seeks to establish better standards for testing
Despite almost six years of legal, regulated cannabis in Canada, illicit online retailers continue to prosper, seemingly with minimal interference from federal authorities. These unlicensed…
Community Savings and We Can Capital expand factoring program
A BC-based credit union that has partnered with a BC financing agency to provide invoice factoring to BC cannabis producers says they have already provided…
Cannabis Training Canada, AGCO-approved alternative to CannSell
The AGCO recently approved Cannabis Training Canada’s new CTC 1: Retail Certification Program, meeting mandatory training requirements for cannabis retail staff in Ontario.
Week in Weed – September 7, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 7, 2024.
Rifflandia’s “Splifflandia” to include official cannabis consumption space this year
BC Cannabis retailers Seed & Stone and Songhees Cannabis are providing the cannabis space at Victoria’s Rifflandia this year, at the Matullia Lands in Rock…
Safari Flower successfully exits creditor protection
Although entering into creditor protection can sometimes mean the end of the road for a business, one cannabis company used the process to successfully restructure…
SQDC sold $162.9 million worth of cannabis in Q1 2024-2025
In the first quarter of its 2024-2025 reporting period, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) brought in $23.9 million in net sales from $162.9 million…
Surrey wants cannabis store applications by September 17
Those interested in opening a cannabis store in Surrey, BC, have until Tuesday, September 17, to send in their application.
Organigram closes second round of funding from British American Tobacco
Organigram Holdings closed the second round of funding from its partner, British American Tobacco (BAT), on August 30.
Panel finds Cronos Group tried to “reverse hijack” domain name
Despite almost six years of legal, regulated cannabis in Canada, illicit online retailers continue to prosper, seemingly with minimal interference from federal authorities. These unlicensed…
Cannabis sales increased in BC in 2023-2024
The BCLDB sold 135,348 grams of cannabis in the year ended March 31, 2024, a 27% increase from the previous year.
Cannabis Jobs Update – September 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for September 2024.
Week in Weed – August 31, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 31, 2024.
Cannabis industry gears up for Summer Sesh in Richmond, BC, Sept 12-14
Cannabis retailers and producers are gearing up for the highly anticipated Summer Sesh industry networking conference in Richmond, BC, from September 12-14.
SNDL announces successful bid to purchase Indiva
SNDL Inc. has announced that its stalking horse bid has been chosen as the successful bid to acquire Indiva’s business and assets.
New Brunswick’s Crystal Cure to close up shop in hopes of a future reset
Crystal Cure Inc., a micro cannabis producer in Shediac Cape, New Brunswick, says it will cease its cannabis operations at the end of September, primarily…
Coterie sour apple blunt recalled from Alberta
Quebec-based cannabis producer Culture Kizos Inc./Kizos Culture Inc. recalled one lot of its Coterie Double Infused Sour Apple Blunt Pre-rolls cannabis extract earlier this month.
Tokyo Smoke to close 29 locations as it seeks creditor protection
Tokyo Smoke says it will be closing 29 of its stores as it seeks creditor protection.
SQDC opens new store outside Montreal with new product array
This week, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) opened its 100th cannabis store, in a suburb just outside Montreal.
Week in Weed – August 24, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 24, 2024.
OCS launches more detailed sales metrics for producers
Following an announcement in June, the OCS now confirms that starting August 23, it will begin providing more detailed wholesale metrics to cannabis producers.
Retail cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada
Retail cannabis sales continued to cool off in Canada, with sales in April hitting a year-over-year low, with $518 million in sales compared to $525…
Edmonton Fringe Fest gets cannabis consumption space
An Edmonton festival welcomed its first official cannabis consumption space at this year’s Edmonton Fringe Festival from August 15-25th.
Cannabis sales continue to increase in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia brought in $31.2 million in cannabis sales in the three months ended June 30, 2024, a 7.3% increase compared to the previous year…
Cannabis sales stay strong in New Brunswick
Cannabis sales bounced back in New Brunswick in the three months that ended June 30, 2024, following seasonal declines in the previous quarter from January…
Wholesale cannabis sales increase in BC while prices decline
LDG’s quarterly report indicates the amount of cannabis sold in BC continues to increase while the price continues to decrease.
Week in Weed – August 17, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 17, 2024.
US governor blames legalization efforts in Florida on Canada
Florida Governor and failed US Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis recently lashed out at US cannabis MSO TruLieve, calling them a “Canadian company.”
$600,000 in grants to help develop minor cannabinoids in Canada’s hemp crops
Cannabis Orchards Inc., has received more than half a million dollars in funding from the AgriScience Program by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and…
Behind the recent “intoxicating cannabinoid” product recall
The company behind a recent recall of cannabis oils due to the “presumed presence” of HHC says they had no knowledge about or intention of…
Galaxie Brands receives CCAA protection
The parent company of Galaxie Brands was issued an order pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) on August 6, on application by The…
Ontario needs coordinated approach to deal with growing number of unlicensed cannabis stores
Cannabis retailers in Toronto want to know what the city is going to do about a growing number of unlicensed cannabis stores.
Week in Weed – August 10, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 10, 2024.
Expanded recall notice for products with unlabelled cannabinoids
Health Canada has issued a notice of an expanded recall it first issued in June for cannabis products containing an “undeclared intoxicating cannabinoid.”
Health Canada seeking feedback on new proposed approach for pesticide use for cannabis and hemp
Health Canada is seeking feedback on the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s (PMRA) new proposed approach for registering pesticide uses on cannabis and industrial hemp.
Cannabis sales rebound in April/May following post-holiday declines
Retail cannabis sales continued to rebound in May following declines from a peak last summer.
Notice of Sales and Investment Solicitation Process re: Delta 9 Bio-Tech Inc.
On July 15, 2024, Delta 9 Bio-Tech Inc. was granted CCAA protection. A sales and investment solicitation process was approved to explore potential restructuring or…
Organigram announces new nanoemulsion technology in collaboration with British American Tobacco
Organigram announced preliminary results of a new clinical study on nanoemulsion technology, in collaboration with its partner, British American Tobacco (BAT).
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club receives $3.2 million fine from BC gov
The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, an unlicensed medical cannabis dispensary that has been operating in Victoria since the 1990s, has been issued a $3.2 million…
Week in Weed – August 3, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 4, 2024.
Delta 9’s monitor files sale and investment process notice
Following Delta 9 Cannabis’s recent CCAA filing, the court-appointed Monitor has begun an investment process seeking interest in, and opportunities for, a sale of, or…
OCRC gets new board chair
OCS Board Chair Connie Dejak has resigned, ending her three-year term early. Former Toronto City Councillor Gary Crawford replaces her.
Incorrect labelling leads to recall for Canna Farms Tangerine Dream
Canna Farms has recalled one lot of its Tangerine Dream five gram dried cannabis sold through its medical sales channel for incorrect labelling as of…
Cannabis Jobs Update – August 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for August 2024.
Health Canada plans to share document about health products containing CBD this fall
Health Canada plans to share a policy consultation document about health products containing cannabidiol (CBD) this fall.
Uber Eats and Leafly announce cannabis “delivery” expanding to Alberta
Uber Eats, in partnership with Leafly, announced that it would begin accepting orders from licensed AB cannabis stores at the end of July.
Week in Weed – July 27, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 27, 2024.
Delta 9 receives amended and restated order for creditor protection through Sept 15
Delta 9 Cannabis, the Manitoba company granted CCAA protection on July 15, due to expire on July 25, has now received an extension of a…
Changes coming to Canada’s largest cannabis market
The Ontario Cannabis Store is planning to begin reducing the number of products it carries in its warehouse by several thousand in the coming year…
Aurora Cannabis receives additional German licences
Aurora Cannabis announced this week that it is expanding its footprint in the emerging German cannabis market.
Cannabis industry, Global Affairs Canada disappointed with Israel’s preliminary report
Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Cannabis Council say they are dismayed by the recent preliminary decision from the Israeli government to consider imposing import…
New federal cannabis licences continue to slow, micros take top spot
Micro cannabis licences were Canada’s most commonly-applied licence type, according to new figures from the agency.
Tilray receives first new commercial medical cannabis licence in Germany
Tilray has received the first cannabis cultivation licence issued under Germany’s new Cannabis Act.
Week in Weed – July 20, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 20, 2024.
Cannabis farmgate store in Victoria moves one step closer to reality
Victoria City Council has voted to support the application from the Victoria Cannabis Company (VCC) cannabis farmgate store at 340 Mary Street, in Victoria West.
Wholesale cannabis sales, CPI increase in May
Wholesale cannabis sales increased to $553 million in May after a steep decline in April, following record-high rates in March 2024.
Purileaf recalls Frank CBD Oil 100 due to a labelling error
Purileaf Brands has recalled one lot of its Frank CBD Oil 100 cannabis extract due to a labelling and packaging error.
Federal government responds to edibles petition
Despite almost six years of legal, regulated cannabis in Canada, illicit online retailers continue to prosper, seemingly with minimal interference from federal authorities. These unlicensed…
Adverse reports associated with cannabis declined for third year in a row
The number of reports received by Health Canada of adverse reactions associated with cannabis has declined for the third year in a row.