The cannabis industry contributed $43.5bn to Canada’s economy since legalisation
A new report reveals that Canada seemingly hit a home run with legalising cannabis as the ever-growing legal industry has contributed to the economy significantly over the last three years. While the process hasn’t been always smooth, Deloitte’s new report shows Canada has made the right decision when it liberated the country’s cannabis market in […]
Canadian study finds more injured drivers with THC exposure after cannabis legalisation
A new study shows that there has been a rise in the number of drivers treated in trauma centres following a collision since recreational cannabis use was legalised in Canada. While other studies argue that cannabis legalisation hasn’t resulted in more death or injuries on the roads in the United States, a paper published in The New England […]
The Canadian province where only the jabbed can buy cannabis and alcohol
Quebec has introduced a controversial measure that will ban the unvaccinated from a number of venues, including cannabis and liquor stores. It is claimed that the move will help to stop the spread of the new Coronavirus variant. The BBC reports that, despite the Canadian province Quebec having one of the highest vaccination rates in […]
Canada effectively legalises psychedelics for medical use
In a groundbreaking move, Canada will soon allow the use of psychedelics as a possible treatment for a wide range of health conditions, the Health Department announced. While psychedelics have been used under an exemption granted by Health Canada, which is the department of the Government of Canada responsible for national health policy, for a while, […]
Uber announces cannabis delivery to Uber Eats customers in Ontario
Since it was founded in San Francisco in 2009, Uber has grown to become one of the most well-known companies in the world. Alongside its taxi service, Uber’s subsidiary Uber Eats now offers convenient food, grocery – and now cannabis – delivery to its customers. This week, Uber announced that customers in Ontario, Canada will […]
Canada cannabis businesses still unable to access banking services – 3 years after legalisation
The majority of cannabis companies operating in Canada are still struggling to access banking services, even after almost three years of federal legalisation in the country. The use, possession, production, and supply of cannabis were all legalised in Canada on the 1st of November 2018. Since then, thousands of licensed cannabis businesses, from cultivators and […]
Colombia is challenging Canada to be the global cannabis leader
After Canada became the largest exporter of dried cannabis flower in the world, it is now looking over its shoulder as Colombia, which recently instigated some legislative changes that position the country to become the global cannabis leader, approaching fast. According to a press release, the near-perfect growing conditions, skilled labour and friendly regulations have […]
Former CEO of CannTrust charged with fraud over unlicensed cannabis cultivation
The former CEO of Canadian cannabis company CannaTrust is facing quasi-criminal charges for fraud alongside two directors following the discovery of unlicensed cannabis cultivation on company premises. The former Chief Executive, Peter Aceto, and directors of CannaTrust Holdings Inc. are facing possible jail time up to a maximum of five years are the charges against […]
Canada province to allow delivery of cannabis from licensed businesses
The government of British Columbia has announced that it plans to end its 34-month monopoly over legal cannabis deliveries in the province. Currently, the only way that cannabis consumers in British Columbia can order legal cannabis products online is through the government’s online store – though customers were still required to pick up their purchases […]
Canada Changes Plans As ‘Some 1000 Tonnes of Cannabis Sit Unsold In Warehouses’
Despite Canada’s early success following cannabis legalisation, the “green rush” is reportedly yet to reward the businesses and investors on the legal market. However, “the industry is moving in the right direction.” According to Financial Times, businesses are struggling due to the lack of stores in bigger cities and busier areas of the country. Reportedly, Canopy, […]