As Canada prepares for an election on September 20, politicians’ focus is not on cannabis, a stark contrast from the federal election in 2015, and to a lesser degree in 2019.
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Green Party in Finland calls for cannabis legalization, regulation
The Green League, a green political party in Finland, has officially adopted a policy of cannabis legalization during a virtual party conference on September 12.
Most cannabis charges down by 99% following legalization, some new charges increase
Information provided by Statistics Canada shows a significant decline in cannabis-related charges following legalization. These declines are not a surprise, given the nature of legalization,
The prospect of Federal legalization in America leaves State market impact uncertain
Most legal experts and cannabis operators believe federal legalization will come to the United States soon. How and when it arrives remains up for debate, as does the impact on state markets.
Canada’s legalization framework serves as roadmap for Israel and other nations
Israel appears poised to pass a cannabis legalization bill in 2021. If it does, Israel’s regulatory framework could resemble the Canadian model to some degree.
We are nowhere near medical cannabis reform in Canada
After decades of legal medical cannabis, and recent adult-use legalization, we are still nowhere near medical cannabis reform in Canada. But hope is not lost.
Mexico’s eventual cannabis legalization could create immense change for citizens, global market
Mexico’s Supreme Court-mandated passage of adult use cannabis continues to see delays. Now on its third extension, lawmakers have until April 30, 2021, to pass a bill that would legalize, among other parameters, use and possession.
The state of legal cannabis in the Yukon
Territorial Cannabis While most of the country focuses on the larger provinces and the evolution of their cannabis regimes, Canada’s territories have remained somewhat under-reported.
