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
Retail cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada after nearly five years of growth, with sales in April hitting a year-over-year low, with $518…
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.
BC provides updates to cannabis sampling rules
BC’s cannabis branch has provided updates on its cannabis sampling rules for cannabis marketing licensees.
SNDL to lay off 106 employees as part of restructuring
SNDL Inc. announced an $11 million “restructuring” that includes laying off 106 full-time employees.
Delta 9 receives CCAA protection, enters into agreement with FIKA following “aggressive” SNDL move
Manitoba-based Delta 9 Cannabis announced on July 15 that it had received an initial order for creditor protection.
Week in Weed – July 13, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 13, 2024.
Large increase in volume of medical cannabis products supplied in New Zealand
A new quarterly report from the New Zealand Ministry of Health shows a significant uptick in the volume of cannabis products supplied for medical purposes…
Preliminary report: Israel might apply import fees on Canadian cannabis
The Israeli Government has issued a preliminary decision on accusations that Canadian cannabis companies are dumping low-cost products in Israel’s medical cannabis market.
OCS shortens payment processing timelines for Flow-Through products
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is reducing its payment processing timelines for products sold through its Flow-Through ordering program.
Fire at JC Green Cannabis in Ontario
A reported explosion and fire at a cannabis facility near London, Ontario, took over an hour to get under control the night of Monday, June…
Expanding micro processing can benefit all micros
While some micro cultivators see little need for an expanded canopy, some micro processor believe the changes could benefit smaller craft producers.
Cannabis consumption space at Calgary music festival grows into its third year
Chinook Cannabis is hosting its third cannabis consumption space at the Badlands Music Festival, July 4-14, 2024.
Week in Weed – July 6, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of news headlines in the cannabis industry for the week ending July 6, 2024.
Five private cannabis distributors now fully licensed by Manitoba’s LGCA
Manitoba has several private cannabis distributors now available for producers selling into the market and looking for an alternative to direct-to-retail shipping or cross-docking.
MediPharm to close Canna Farms facility, move medical sales to Ontario
Long-time BC cannabis producer Canna Farms is closing shop as its parent company shifts its medical platform to its Ontario facility.
Cannabis Jobs Update – July 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for July 2024.
Week in Weed – June 29, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of news headlines in the cannabis industry for the week ending June 29, 2024.
Cannabis-related complaints to Ontario’s Ombudsman lowest since legalization
Ontario’s Ombudsman reports a near-record number of complaints in its recent 2023-2024 report, but a record-low amount of issues related to the province’s cannabis industry.
Australia’s cannabis regulator has issued more than $600,000 in fines
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued 35 infringement notices for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on their websites and social media platforms.
Manitoba announces new cannabis product freshness criteria
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries announced new “product freshness criteria” effective July 15 to ensure fresher cannabis, including flower, edibles, extracts, and topicals.
Micros question proposed increase in canopy space
Health Canada recently proposed numerous changes to the federal cannabis regulations, including increasing capacity for micro cannabis cultivators and processors, as well as cannabis nurseries.
Nova Scotia sold $121 million worth of cannabis in 2023
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released their most recent year-end financial report on June 25 covering April 1, 2023-March 31, 2024.
OCS plans to provide sales data to producers
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) says it plans to begin providing cannabis producers with more specific cannabis sales data, including access to store-specific information.
Organigram investment helps expand its presence into German market
Organigram Holdings Inc. has taken a minority stake in German cannabis company Sanity Group GmbH, giving them a foothold in the German market.
“Indige-Smoke” re-opens in Ontario, but without cannabis—for now
A chain of Indigenous-branded retail stores in Ontario that police have targeted in two series of raids for operating without a licence has re-opened—but without…
Ninth private retail store coming to New Brunswick
Retail Chain Cannabis Xpress says it plans to open its third store in New Brunswick soon, the first cannabis store in the small town of…
Week in Weed – June 22, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of news headlines in the cannabis industry for the week ending June 22, 2024.
Vancouver VR company teams up with local retailer to create virtual cannabis store
ARCannabis, a cannabis retailer is partnering with a Vancouver-based Web3 company to develop a virtual cannabis store experience.
Retail cannabis sales year-over-year growth continues to slow, retail stores decrease
Retail cannabis sales rebounded in February and April after dropping to their lowest in nearly a year in January 2024, according to the most recent…
Atlas Global Brands granted CCAA protection
Atlas Global Brands, the company behind cannabis brands like D*gg Lbs, GreenSeal and Electric Lettuce, along with its subsidiaries, have been granted an initial order…
What’s going on with the BZAM/Final Bell trial?
Initially set for April 22, a motion by Final Bell against BZAM has been again postponed, this time until September 18 and 19, 2024.
Danish medical cannabis company looking to bring its unique cannabis oil to Canada
Danish pharmaceutical company Stenocare says it is exploring opportunities to expand its medical cannabis platform into the Canadian market.
Indigenous History Month focus: Indigenous cannabis news
The cannabis industry is increasingly involving Indigenous peoples, businesses, communities, and equity opportunities, with Indigenous voices being heard clearly in successes and disputes.
New cannabis patio opens in Mission, BC
Cheeky’s Cannabis store in BC is taking a second swing at hosting a cannabis-friendly patio space, this time in Mission.
Week in Weed – June 15, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of news headlines in the cannabis industry for the week ending June 15, 2024.
Nova Scotia court rejects First Nations cannabis sovereignty argument
A Nova Scotia court has rejected a claim that the members of a First Nation can operate cannabis stores outside of provincial and federal cannabis…
Indiva receives creditor protection
Ontario-based cannabis edibles producer Indiva Limited announced on June 13 that it had been granted an order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice under…
Comparing greenhouse gas emissions from indoor cannabis production in Canada, US
The Canadian cannabis industry has a higher rate of emissions than its US counterpart, although that rate varies significantly depending on which province.
Manitobans still waiting for right to grow cannabis at home
Although Manitoba recently passed legislation to allow people to grow cannabis at home, they could be waiting several months before the law actually comes into…
Study finds inaccurate labelling on some cannabis oils in Ontario
A study from researchers in Ontario says that some cannabis oils on the market in Canada are inaccurately labelled for THC and CBD.
Week in Weed – June 8, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of news headlines in the cannabis industry for the week ending June 8, 2024.
Health Canada proposes numerous, significant regulatory changes
Health Canada released numerous proposed regulatory changes to the federal cannabis rules and regulations on June 7, as part of a 30-day consultation process ending…
Legacy Supply Chain’s new processing licence expands service capability in Ontario
Legacy Supply Chain, connected to OCS’s distribution warehouse ,recently received a federal cannabis processing licence.
Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke shares feedback on new cannabis regulations
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission in Quebec released a report on its Cannabis Control Law draft Regulation Concerning Suppliers, and Regulations concerning alternate Board Members Feedback.
The SQDC contributed $258.8 million to Quebec in 2023
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) reports $662.1 million in sales for the fiscal year ending March 30, 2024, with a net income of $104.1…
Conservative MP says he would vote to recriminalize cannabis if given a chance
In a recent interview on a podcast, Alberta MP Arnold Viersen told host and Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith that he would vote for a bill…
Health Canada issues recall for cannabis products containing undeclared intoxicating cannabinoid
An Alberta-based cannabis company has recalled several cannabis oil and softgels due to the “presumed presence” of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), considered by Health Canada to be…
Manitoba passes legislation to allow growing cannabis at home
Bill 34, The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act, which repealed Manitoba’s ban on growing up to four cannabis plants at home, passed on…
Alberta now allowing private label cannabis products
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) announced on May 31 that it will now allow private label cannabis products, effective immediately.
Retail chain Four20 files NOI under Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
The parent companies of cannabis retail chain Four20 Premium Markets filed a notice of intent to make a proposal under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act…
Cannabis Jobs Update – June 2024
Retail cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada after nearly five years of growth, with sales in April hitting a year-over-year low, with $518…
Week in Weed – June 1, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of news headlines in the cannabis industry for the week ending June 1, 2024.
Study finds driving impairment was not correlated with blood THC
A recent study in Ontario looking at the effects of edible cannabis on simulated driving and blood THC levels found that driving impairment was not…
More budtenders joining unions in Canada
A “green wave” of cannabis store employees has been joining a union representing more than 40,000 workers across multiple sectors in Ontario.