Business BC Chamber of Commerce calls to cut red tape for cannabis industry Freeing up legal operators will boost economic activity and consumer safety, industry representatives say Nick LabaJanuary 18, 2022
Industry update Health Canada to take public feedback on cannabis vapes, research rules Federal regulator to launch two 30-day public consultations this spring on banning flavoured weed vapes and bolstering research Jared GnamFebruary 8, 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
Industry update Cannabis operators 98% compliant: Health Canada 2019–20 report Over the year, the federal agency says it conducted 425 inspections and 381 compliance verifications on Canada's weed operators Jared GnamDecember 14, 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
Industry update Canada’s cannabis health product advisory committee lacks ethnic and professional diversity The Health Canada-formed group is almost entirely white doctors and academics Nick LabaNovember 19, 2020
Analysis Imagining an inclusive system for Canada’s cannabis patients To improve safety and access, officials should heed calls to authorize pharmacies, legitimize compassion clubs and support harm-reduction groups Nick LabaSeptember 23, 2020