How the Task Force Report is informing legalization and regulation
The federal government's Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation report released last December includes a comprehensive review of the research and recommendations of...
Reserving the right
With legalization on the horizon, Canada’s First Nations
people are faced with yet another potential battle over jurisdiction.
By Jamie Shaw
(The author would like to apologize...
Two legal pot shops now open in Vancouver
It's coming almost three months after recreational pot was legalized in Canada, but two legal cannabis stores have now opened up shop...
Women prefer edibles while men prefer dried flower, leaf: Cannabis Survey
New statistics reveal that Canadian women prefer marijuana edibles, while their male counterparts most often opt for cannabis in dried flower or leaf form.
That's...
Quebec and Yukon begin to look into cannabis legalization
Quebec and Yukon entered the foray to begin engaging the public on cannabis legalization last week. Yukon released a public survey and Quebec announced...
Youth cannabis use after legalization: Why there is no reason to panic
But think of the children!
Many are concerned about the effect that non-medical cannabis legalization in Canada will have on young people – especially those...
Q&A with Anne McLellan
The head of the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation shares her insight on the current cannabis debate.
It’s been a year since the...
Panel discussion – What does legalization and regulation mean for ‘craft’ growers?
With the Cannabis Act continuing to work its way through the legislative process and a concern around what the final legislation will mean for...
Taking the leap
The new Canadian dream? Creating a home-grown cannabis empire. Meet three locals who have traded it all in to pursue the green rush.
Since the...
CANNABIS UPDATE PODCAST: An interview with cannabis legend Hilary Black of Canopy Growth
In this latest Cannabis Update Podcast, host Michael Pedersen speaks with cannabis advocate, legend and now Canopy's Chief Advocacy Officer Hilary Black.