Government’s Cannabis Pardons Program is an ‘Abject Failure’: Advocate
Only 238 applications have been approved for cannabis record suspensions.
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Reckoning With Race: Three Black Cannabis Insiders on How the Industry Could Be More Equitable
In the wake of global Black Lives Matter protests and the movement’s demands to defund police services, it seems that every organization in all industries is looking inward and experiencing a reckoning with racial injustice.
Cannabis, Bar Industries Eligible for $40B Government Bank Credit Program
Devastated bars and lounges as well as the country’s hard-hit cannabis sector will have access to $40 billion in new credit being made available via the government’s business bank during the COVID-19 crisis, its CEO said on Sunday.
Alaska Cannabis Industry Engages in Government Lobbying
Since recreational use became legal in Alaska, marijuana businesses have joined other state industries such as oil and fishing in working to influence how their sector is regulated.
Nunavut Governments Looks to Fine Tune Its Cannabis Act This Sitting
Legislative Assembly reconvenes Tuesday: look for budget address, new cannabis retail, supply regulations.
Ontario Government Considers Cannabis Lounges, Cafes as Part of Future Open Market
Premier Doug Ford’s government said it is considering allowing cannabis lounges and cafes as it moves toward an open market for pot in the province, and is asking the public to weigh in on the proposal.
Ontario Launches Consultations on Expanding Cannabis Business Opportunities
Province Looking to Offer More Choice for Consumers and More Business Opportunities.
Veterans Affairs Canada Considers Expanding Cannabis Vaping Reimbursement Program Despite Health Concerns
Veterans Affairs Canada is considering adding disposable vaping pens to a reimbursement program that has spent more than $2-million on cannabis vaporizers for military vets since 2015, despite growing health concerns around those products.
The Canadian Government Acts Like Alcohol Is Safer Than Weed. That’s Absurd
In the latest example of hypocrisy, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Canadians should avoid consuming cannabis to protect their health.
Travelling With Weed This Holiday Season? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the holidays just around the corner, many Canadians looking to escape the cold will be jetting off for sunny destinations or to visit family and friends.
