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
Canada Cannabis Act industry review session I: service standards and regulatory burdens In its first roundtable, the National Cannabis Working Group spoke on a number of industry-related pain points Nicholas SokićNovember 16, 2020
Beverages Why cannabis drinks are still set to make a splash: Valens CEO Q&A Tyler Robson explains how beverage sales are ramping up in Canada and how new emulsion tech gives his company an edge in terms of... Jared GnamAugust 15, 2020
Analysis Donnelly Group tries to shake branding bad rap with some Dutch Love News of Vancouver's love-to-hate pub chain ditching its Hobo brandname spurned speculation the new title could be too cuddly for Canadian regs Nick LabaAugust 14, 2020
The weed wire Canada to host workshop on setting global cannabis safety standards Safety science firm UL has teamed up with the Standards Council of Canada to address the safety, security and sustainability of the global industry Jared GnamAugust 4, 2020
Analysis Trailer Park Buds references show elements that could be appealing to youth: Health Canada Following news of a brand re-work, the federal regulator has shared rare insight into an example of promotional non-compliance Nick LabaJune 25, 2020
Canada What if the CannTrust scandal never happened? Recent rule changes from Health Canada provide room to reflect on the biggest single blow to the industry's reputation Nick LabaMay 23, 2020
Canada Lack of clarity on promotional rules perpetuates haze of regulatory guesswork Without clear guidance from regulators, brands like the Trailer Park Buds coming to market leads to open speculation and little else Nick LabaMay 1, 2020
Canada Cannabis-infused dining flourishes despite being illegal Elevated dining experiences hosted by Canadian cannabis chefs have been attracting global attention, but infused restaurants remain unregulated Jared GnamDecember 23, 2019
Canada Quebec’s New Cannabis Law to Raise Legal Age Will Fuel Black Market, Industry Says Critics say the Quebec government's restrictive cannabis law to raise the legal age from 18 to 21 helps illegal drug dealers, isn't based on... Jared GnamOctober 30, 2019