Canada What amendments to Canada’s restricted drug program mean for patients and practitioners The new rules will facilitate safer access to substances like psilocybin, but many in need won't qualify, experts say Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 11, 2022
Canada Health Canada to host diversity forum for cannabis licensing Despite ongoing calls, no social equity provisions have yet to be included in the country's cannabis regulations Nick LabaJanuary 10, 2022
Canada Study warning of post-legalization pot poisonings doesn’t control for illicit products The research shows a sharp uptick in young children going to hospital, in the period after legal edibles came to market Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 7, 2022
International Czech Republic eases rules for cannabis patients Recent regulatory amendments signal greater acceptance of cannabis as medicine in the country Nick LabaJanuary 6, 2022
Canada Quebec will require vaccine passports to buy cannabis and alcohol Critics say the move will drive customers to the black market Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 6, 2022
News New York’s governor to create US$200M fund for cannabis equity applicants The money will go toward general business support but also direct capital and startup financing Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 5, 2022
International London boroughs set for trial to decriminalize cannabis for young adults Similar non-arrest models for shoplifting have shown to be effective in the city Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 4, 2022
International France bans sale of CBD flower and leaves under new regulations Industry organizations say they've taken action against the new regulations Kathryn TindaleJanuary 4, 2022
International Argentina working on medical cannabis rules but not on regulating industry It's unclear what will happen with the proposed regulatory framework Kathryn TindaleDecember 31, 2021
Cannabis Cannabis decriminalization lowers racial disparity in arrests: study Decriminalization was linked to a roughly 17% drop in racial disparity between Black and white adults being arrested Kathryn TindaleDecember 29, 2021