Five years after Parliament legalized marijuana, a third of the market is still controlled by drug dealers, according to the Department of Public Safety. Federally licensed retailers had trouble competing with organized criminals. “One of the main goals of legalization of cannabis was to reduce criminal activity by keeping profits out of the pockets of criminals,” the … [Read more...] about 33% of cannabis market still controlled by drug dealers
Canada
Canadian Cannabis Survey finds more people bought legal product in 2022
Cannabis vapes, chocolates, chews, and a tea made up the Ontario Cannabis Store's sneak peek at the initial selection of cannabis edibles, extracts, and topicals before they officially hit legal store shelves. The Government of Canada’s annual marijuana study has found that the adoption of legal products continues to grow. The results of the 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey were … [Read more...] about Canadian Cannabis Survey finds more people bought legal product in 2022
Cannabis operator Flower One Holdings closes Canadian restructuring
Flower One Holdings, the former Canadian parent company of Nevada cannabis company Flower One, closed a restructuring deal and implemented a plan of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). Toronto-based Flower One Holdings said in a news release it would seek restructuring and that it obtained an initial creditor protection order under the CCAA in … [Read more...] about Cannabis operator Flower One Holdings closes Canadian restructuring
Canada must help legal cannabis sector compete with the illicit market, experts say
Four years after it legalized recreational cannabis, the government has started to review the Cannabis Act and the legal marijuana industry is calling for a number of changes to the law. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press) The federal government's ongoing review of the Cannabis Act emphasizes protecting public health — but experts and industry insiders say it also has to find … [Read more...] about Canada must help legal cannabis sector compete with the illicit market, experts say
Canadians reporting daily or almost daily cannabis use have remained stable since 2018
It appears some of the concerns voiced that Canada legalizing recreational cannabis could spike use and abuse among young people have not been borne out. With one of the main pillars of the federal Cannabis Act being to restrict youth access to cannabis, it’s no surprise that cautions were raised. “Trying cannabis is unlikely to cause serious problems in most people, but … [Read more...] about Canadians reporting daily or almost daily cannabis use have remained stable since 2018
Canada on track to spend $200M per year on medical cannabis for veterans
By Lee Berthiaume The Canadian Press on https://globalnews.ca The first national clinical trial for medical cannabis oil extract for cancer-related symptoms has re-opened. BC Cancer's Dr. Pippa Hawley joins Global News Morning to speak about the study. Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government … [Read more...] about Canada on track to spend $200M per year on medical cannabis for veterans
Jail time for drugs is not drug treatment. Canadian Government Approves Drug Decriminalization Pilot Program In British Columbia.
The Canadian federal government on Tuesday sanctioned a broad drug decriminalization experiment in one of the country’s largest provinces, making it so police will not be able to make arrests, issue citations or even seize four currently illicit substances in cases of low-level possession. It’s a bold harm reduction policy that will take effect starting on January 31, 2023 and … [Read more...] about Jail time for drugs is not drug treatment. Canadian Government Approves Drug Decriminalization Pilot Program In British Columbia.
Changing Global Cannabis Trends
Cannabis is something that has been looked down upon by our previous generations. People generally associate cannabis only with its psychoactive ability. This has hindered the image of cannabis as a matter of a sin. Little did people know of the benefits and health treatments that are associated with it. With the increasing awareness, more and more people are embracing cannabis … [Read more...] about Changing Global Cannabis Trends
Pardons don’t go far enough. Convictions for cannabis possession must be expunged
Expungement not Pardons Just like us in the United States, Canada has identified that it too has seen cannabis prohibition unfairly affect those in minority demographics. It's sad to hear that this issue specifically transcended our northern border. It is not ok to treat people differently based on the color of their skin or their culture. This is not the first time … [Read more...] about Pardons don’t go far enough. Convictions for cannabis possession must be expunged
Coming Back to Cannabis? Here’s What You Need to Know
The Return to Cannabis Here is an interesting article on the topic of individuals starting to consume cannabis after years away from the plant. Prohibition pushed people into the closet or they risked opportunities in life. It is truly a disappointing truth here in the United States. For too long, lives were unnecessarily destroyed because of cannabis. Thankfully … [Read more...] about Coming Back to Cannabis? Here’s What You Need to Know
