An Alberta municipal organization is calling on the federal government to place limits on how many cannabis plants can be grown in residential properties, under
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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.
Greenway Greenhouse to sell through North 40’s medical cannabis platform
A large greenhouse cannabis grower in Ontario will be offering cannabis through Saskatchewan-based micro producer North 40’s online medical cannabis platform.
Alberta finds doctor guilty of professional misconduct over medical cannabis authorizations
A doctor in Alberta has been found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to follow the provincial college of physicians’ standards of practice for authorizing access to cannabis for medical purposes.
Shoppers changing its compassionate care program for medical cannabis
Shoppers Drug Mart has confirmed that it is pausing its Compassionate Care Program for medical cannabis clients.
Pain-killing properties of cannabis terpenes
Cannabis terpene compounds have recently been the subject of studies regarding their potential for pain management. The following is a summary of some of the promising results, as presented in a recent review circulated on PubMed.
Cannabis industry hopeful with new health ministers
Two cannabis industry leaders say they are hopeful that new appointments to the health ministry could bode well for their efforts at lobbying for changes to Canada’s cannabis regulations, especially hot button issues like taxes on medical cannabis.
New Brunswick cannabis producer partners with local First Nation for medical cannabis access
E.C.O. Canadian Organics, the University of New Brunswick, GITPO Spirit Lodge, and Natoaganeg First Nation announced a partnership to provide access to medical cannabis for First Nations struggling with substance, opioid addiction and methadone dependence.
Micro producer hopes to change the game with new medical platform
One micro cannabis producer in Saskatchewan says they want to change the game when it comes to medical cannabis. Gord Nichol, the owner and head
Origin Coast on micro cultivation and starting small
Licenced in February 2021, Origin Coast is a micro cultivator and processor located in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Everything you need to know about medical cannabis and your taxes
While patients are no strangers to medical expenses, many are unaware of the fact that cannabis can be claimed under certain circumstances. Along with glasses, dental work, and prescription medications, cannabis purchased through a licensed medical provider can be claimed on personal taxes.
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.
