Canada Canada’s Bill C-22 doesn’t do enough to ensure equitable enforcement, advocates say Recently tabled legislation seeks to eliminate mandatory minimums for all drug possession offences, but has been criticized for a lack of consultation Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 22, 2021
CBD Raided Irish CBD store aims to change Ireland’s strict hemp laws After 3 police raids, Little Collins is teaming up with the Irish hemp industry to push Ireland to align its CBD laws with the... Jared GnamFebruary 19, 2021
Analysis Ancillary businesses ‘tip of the spear’ in stigma reduction: Cannabis Act industry review V Sectors supporting cannabis production — including consulting, automation and software — are very similar to other regulated CPG industries Nicholas SokićFebruary 19, 2021
News Vancouver votes to review and likely lower cannabis retail fees City council asked staff to review the $34K fee after hearing from local business owners Michelle GamageFebruary 18, 2021
Canada Provincial pot squad move to evict VCBC despite support from BC safety minister Canada's longest running compassion club is asking for letters of support in its application for a federal exemption from the Cannabis Act Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 18, 2021
Canada Can patients trust CannTrust’s new medical brand estora? While the company seems sincere in its effort to make amends through a renewed patient focus, not every former client is in a rush... Ashley KeenanFebruary 16, 2021
Coming soon Vancouver considers reviewing Canada’s highest weed retail fees If a motion passes Feb. 18, city staff will review the $34,000 annual fee, which experts say will likely lead to a decreased payment Michelle GamageFebruary 11, 2021
Enforcement During Covid, California’s toxic trespass grows have returned to pre-legalization levels As enforcement efforts ebb, organizations like CROP are raising awareness and funds to reclaim the public wilderness Jesse KleinFebruary 11, 2021
Analysis US cannabis banking likely to come ahead of Senate legalization bill While top senators vow to legalize weed this year, it's just the beginning of what will be a long process of passing major legislation Jared GnamFebruary 6, 2021
Canada Show me the money laundering: Cannabis Act industry-led review session IV Canada's legal weed industry will have to continue its long fight for a fair and sensible regulatory framework Nicholas SokićFebruary 4, 2021