Analysis Ontario speeds up cannabis retail approvals again amid applicant frustration But approving 80 retail licences a month will lead to saturation in some regions, according to BCMI analyst Chris Damas Jared GnamDecember 9, 2020
Analysis On the brink of legalizing weed, Mexico’s regulated market not expected until 2022 Even if Mexico's cannabis bill passes by a Dec. 15 deadline, business licensing isn't expected for at least 18 months Jared GnamDecember 8, 2020
Industry update First Canadian health care workers approved for psilocybin therapy training Part of the program involves trainees taking psilocybin themselves Nick LabaDecember 8, 2020
Canada Ontario’s weed regulator to enhance oversight following audit discrepancies Ontario's Auditor General found from Sept. 2019 to July 2020, cannabis stores had 84,228 fewer units on hand than recorded in their inventory systems Nick LabaDecember 8, 2020
Legalization Passing of ‘historic’ MORE Act moot unless Georgia runoff swings blue With the Republican-led Senate vowing to block cannabis reform, passing of the landmark bill may only amount to a symbolic win Jared GnamDecember 4, 2020
Canada Canadian ambassador’s cannabis investments not a conflict of interest: UN office A report this week revealed that career politician Bob Rae has stake in Green Amber Canada Nick LabaDecember 4, 2020
Canada Plain packaging rules add to deceiving high-THC hype, pot prof says Brock University's Michael Armstrong argues Canada's restrictive labelling rules incentivize producers to maximize THC content and minimize price Jared GnamDecember 4, 2020
Health and Safety My journey with endometriosis is a testament to cannabis therapy After years battling undiagnosed pain and racial stereotypes, I was in disbelief when my endometriosis symptoms disappeared after eating a small infused candy Nadine DirksDecember 3, 2020
Industry update Are these countries next in line to legalize medical cannabis? During a successful UN vote, 6 countries where weed is federally illegal voted in favour of pro-medical international law Nick LabaDecember 2, 2020
Industry update Landmark study first to show low-dose CBD doesn’t impair driving 'That’s great news for those using or considering treatment using CBD-based products,' says lead author Thomas Arkell Jared GnamDecember 1, 2020