And now it’s been two years… Canada’s legal cannabis market has hit a slowdown and obstacles – but key changes on the horizon are sure to spur growth.
Topic Summary of piece Data from StatsCan reveals that the legal cannabis market is at 46 per cent of the total cannabis market in Canada (sales figures). Two years since legalization the illegal market still owns most sales – though by a slim margin. Some factors that contribute to this sales pattern include too few […]
The impact of a pandemic on cannabis sales
Topic Summary of piece Cannabis sales have soared during this COVID-19 pandemic. The increase is a clear outcome of the extended, mandatory, stay-at-home measures and closures of businesses. Excerpts “Cannabis purchases rose as much as 600 per cent since the beginning of March in Canada’s biggest market thanks to stockpiling by consumers during the COVID-19 […]
The growing concern of cannabis use among elders
Topic Summary of piece Cannabis use among senior citizens has increased in recent years and has become a growing concern for health professionals. Excerpts “The numbers of American seniors over age 65 who now smoke marijuana or use edibles increased two-fold between 2015 and 2018, according to research published Monday in JAMA.” Re:Mark The introduction of legal cannabis has resulted in an increase in use by seniors over the age of […]
Edible Shortage
Topic Summary of piece The introduction of Cannabis 2.0 products resulted in high demand from recreational consumers. With stores processing thousands of transactions, the demands will only increase exponentially over time. Excerpts “Stores are selling out of the pot-laced gummies, cookies and chocolates — as well as new vape and tea products — as soon […]
Buyer Beware!
Topic Summary of piece The legalization of CBD in the U.S. in 2018 has brought about a large number of online merchants who are abusing the convenience of e-commerce to mislead and misdirect consumers with false claims. CBD is regulated in Canada under the Cannabis Act. Health Canada oversees the production of cannabis products including […]
Legalization: One-year later
Topic Summary of piece One year after the legalization of cannabis, we’re not where we had originally expected to be – but we’re still far better off than before. Excerpts “Cannabis legalization doesn’t show signs of harming our society, but it isn’t running as well as hoped.” “Whatever the shortcomings of the current system, it […]
“This is the first time the festival has run since cannabis became legal in Canada last October, and organizers say they are adhering to Quebec’s cannabis laws” – Shakti Langlois-Ortega, Global News
Topic Summary of piece Quebec-based music festival Osheaga announced on Twitter that they will allow guests to bring up to 30 grams of cannabis if it’s in an unopened container from a government source (i.e. the Quebec Cannabis Society – SQDC). Excerpts “We want to make sure that it is legal marijuana and not from […]
“Age gates can’t stop teens, annoy adults.<br/>What’s the point?”<br/>– P. Cain, Global News
Topic Summary of piece Should cannabis websites be forced to have ‘age gates’? Is that a reasonable approach to keeping youth out? Is our industry best served in fighting for full openness and transparency (even if accessible to youth, like the alcohol model in Canada) or turn to tech-heavy solutions like retina scans, rigorous adult-only […]
Santé Canada présente la version définitive de la réglementation encadrant la production et la vente du cannabis comestible, des extraits de cannabis et du cannabis pour usage topique.
Thèmes abordés Résumé de l’article Santé Canada annonce des modifications au Règlement sur le cannabis, notamment en ce qui concerne la production et la vente légales de cannabis comestible, d’extraits de cannabis et de cannabis pour usage topique. La réglementation modifiée, qui entrera en vigueur le 17 octobre 2019, prescrira les limites de THC, les […]
Health Canada finalizes regulations for the production and sale of edible cannabis, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals
Topic Summary of piece Health Canada announces amendments to Cannabis Regulations – specifically related to the legal production and sale of edible cannabis, cannabis extracts/topicals. New rules come into force Oct. 17, 2019, and include THC limits, product rules, packaging, label specs and more. Excerpts “It is expected that a limited selection of products will […]
