Cannabis revenue will fall short of Ottawa’s expectations.
A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer is throwing cold water on the federal government’s expectations for cannabis taxation revenue. Read More. ...
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Regina vet warns cannabis edibles can have ‘double toxicity’ for pets
Cannabis users will need to be particularly cautious about keeping edible forms of the soon-to-be-legal drug away from their pets, says a Regina veterinarian. Read More. ...
Canada at ‘front of the line’ in global marijuana sector: GMP’s Ottaway
Canada – and Canadian companies are "at the front of the line" in the burgeoning cannabis sector – but will face pressure to maintain their leadership role in the new space, say a top investor in the sector. Read More. ...
Opposition questions government if it’s ready to capitalize on cannabis legalization
P.E.I.'s Official Opposition wants to know why there wasn't a competitive bid process and no public tenders for which companies the government will buy cannabis from once it's legalized. Read More. ...
Guide to legalization predicts home-grown pot will be biggest municipal headache
OTTAWA -- Municipalities will have to grapple with a host of thorny issues once recreational cannabis is legalized in Canada -- but it's the matter of home-grown marijuana plants that's expected to cause them the biggest headaches. Read More. ...
Pot stocks soar as Senator says Trump backs state-level legal weed
Canadian and U.S. marijuana stocks are riding high on news that President Donald Trump will support congressional efforts to protect states that have legalized cannabis, which is illegal south of the border under federal law. Read More. ...
Nova Scotia’s highest court strikes down human rights decision over medical marijuana
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has overturned a provincial human rights board decision that said an injured man's legally prescribed medical marijuana must be covered by his union insurance plan, marking a significant setback for cannabis advocates. Read More. ...
How pot firms are using creative marketing tactics to skirt regulations
TORONTO -- At a gallery in Toronto's west end, people sip champagne, dine on canapes and listen to a panel discussion on mindfulness; the product they are here to fete is nowhere to be found, but brand elements are peppered everywhere, including mugs held by...
Expect more injuries after weed is legalized, U of A report says
Albertans can expect to see increased rates of injury — including impaired driving, burns and child poisonings — after recreational cannabis becomes legal, suggests a new report from the University of Alberta. Read More. ...
N.S. court strikes down human rights decision over prescription use of medical marijuana
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has overturned a provincial human rights board decision that said an injured man’s legally prescribed medical marijuana must be covered by his union insurance plan, marking a significant setback for cannabis advocates. Read More. ...