Canada Ontario set to be first province to launch farmgate sales this year Producers say on-site stores will increase product quality, consumer education and revenues, while creating jobs and tourism opportunities Jared GnamJanuary 29, 2021
Analysis Valens bets big on edibles with $25M LYF acquisition Valens expects LYF's health and wellness-focused products will help drive the edibles category to 10% of Canada's legal cannabis market Jared GnamJanuary 28, 2021
Canada Proposed amendment could greatly expand access to psychedelic therapy in Canada Proposed by Health Canada, the change would allow patients to access restricted substances like MDMA through the Special Access Program Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 28, 2021
Canada ‘No way to compromise on quality’: a conversation with Broken Coast’s Kevin Anderson The head grower of one of Canada's leading cannabis producers speaks on being quality-focused from day one and what's next for the brand Nick LabaJanuary 27, 2021
Canada ‘We are failing patients’: Cannabis Act industry-led review session III Continued stigma and regulatory burdens are causing ongoing accessibility issues for Canadian cannabis patients, group members say Nicholas SokićJanuary 22, 2021
Legalization First Arizona dispensaries get green light to sell recreational weed Arizona begins issuing adult-use licences less than 3 months after state voters pass ballot initiative Jared GnamJanuary 22, 2021
International Will Mexico’s medical cannabis laws help or hurt public safety? Legislation approved last week establishes a framework for medical use, but activists are worried it favours business and government power over patients Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 21, 2021
Analysis Neglecting legacy cannabis operators is costing California billions a year Excessive regulation and a lack of consultation has left the state's original weed entrepreneurs, and up to 75% of potential revenues, behind Veronica IrwinJanuary 18, 2021
Canada Slow provincial pot distribution continues to create issues like mould, producers say Big bureaucracies lengthen time from harvest to retail, increasing pathogens and need for irradiation Jared GnamJanuary 15, 2021
International Japan maintains strict anti-weed stance despite public calls and long tradition Advocates hoped international publicity from the since-cancelled 2020 Olympics would aid ongoing legalization efforts John McMahonJanuary 14, 2021