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- Adult-Use
Will midterms mess up US legalization?
Canadian LPs are banking on federal legalization in the US, but some are worried that it won’t happen before the 2022 midterm elections, when Democrats could lose control of Congress to Republicans, according to a Canadian Press report.
- Data & Analysis
How many cannabis retail stores in Canada right now?
The Canada Cannabis Spot Index was assessed at C$5.57 per gram this week, up 0.8% from last week’s rate of C$5.53 per gram.
- Companies
Cannabis testing sector expect to blossom as demand ratchets up
As countries continue to expand access, more and more firms will be looking for labs to test their products.
- Medical
New data shines a light on how patients use medical cannabis for pain
Patient data shows how thousands are ditching opioids in favour of cannabis to treat pain conditions.
- Cultivation
Some not so kind results for unregulated BC bud
The British Columbia government is warning consumers that illicit cannabis could contain a number of contaminants after testing 20 dry flower samples seized from several unregulated stores in Vancouver, reports CBC.
- Opinion
How to avoid cannabis retail pitfalls
By: Matt Maurer, Co-Chair, Cannabis Law Group, Torkin Manes LLP I have been fortunate to work with a lot of clients over the past three years on cannabis sales license applications from quite literally coast to coast.
- News
Weekend digest: Six big stories from the cannabis world you might have missed
Get caught up on all the essential stories you need to know about from this week.
- Your #1 Podcast on Cannabis News
A look at two companies serving Canadian consumers and patients
On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Chris Churchill-Smith, CEO of Canada House and Jenn Larry, Chief Commercial Officer of MTL Cannabis.
- Policy & Regulation
Cannabis Trade Association enters partnership to help navigate regulations
Oxfordshire County Council officials will help the group navigate fast-changing rules.
- News
New ‘Calyx’ app for UK and Ireland medical cannabis patients launched
Grow Pharma is teaming up with Australian tech firm OnTracka.
- Medical
Isle of Man opens for business to the medical cannabis industry
The island wants to become a cannabis export base close to the UK’s shores.
- Policy & Regulation
Some of Canada’s largest cities are weed deserts
After opting out of legal cannabis stores leading up to legalization in 2018, Mississauga, Ontario city council again voted against allowing legal retailers to open up shop in the sprawling suburban municipality with more than 830,000 residents.
