The Evolution of Cannabis in Canada

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Canopy’s CEO wasn’t really fired because of lost profits — there’s an interesting backstory here July 16, 2019
CannTrust stops selling all of its cannabis as Health Canada probe continues July 13, 2019
Alberta pot barons join forces to form advocacy, lobbying group May 13, 2019
Two cannabis production facilities approved on edge of Calgary, despite odour concerns May 3, 2019
Calgary leads the country in cannabis retail as city grapples with costs March 22, 2019
Pot sector players welcome edibles tax change, disappointed medical tax remains March 20, 2019
Cannabis call centre workers vote to unionize March 13, 2019
Health Canada looking into 2 pot firms' sponsorship of children's charity event March 6, 2019
B.C. pot grower Ascent files for creditor protection after licences suspended March 5, 2019
Pot firms Canopy, Aurora are making money – at a steep price February 16, 2019
Aphria review of acquisitions at centre of short seller allegations finds price paid was on the high end February 15, 2019
'Yogi-D' brings cannabis-powered yoga retreat to Bragg Creek acreage February 10, 2019
In wake of Namaste fiasco, Canadian cannabis firms urged to boost corporate governance February 5, 2019
Weekend Unlimited stock doubles after winning POT symbol lottery February 2, 2019
Why legal cannabis growers can’t compete with the black market — yet February 1, 2019
Canadian stock exchanges' lottery awards POT ticker symbol — but to whom? January 31, 2019
B.C.’s licensed medical cannabis craft producers launching co-op January 31, 2019
Ontario town says hosting pot producers 'like a two-edged sword' January 13, 2019
'This journey has taken a toll': Aphria CEO Vic Neufeld stepping down amid short seller controversy January 11, 2019
Pot is so hot in Canada that firms are importing workers December 3, 2018
Why is Shoppers Drug Mart training doctors to prescribe medical cannabis? November 10, 2018
Canada's cannabis law is making things weird for people who sell pot paraphernalia November 10, 2018
Pot pioneers who went to jail for the cause now watch legal opportunities pass them by October 29, 2018
From groceries to ganja: Calgary Co-op is in the cannabis business October 26, 2018
Cannabis legalization brings new attention to Calgary’s ‘Weed Man’: ‘The phone’s been going off the hook!’ October 25, 2018
‘They still don’t like you’: Why major Canadian banks remain cool to the red-hot cannabis sector October 25, 2018
Shares in major cannabis companies sell off sharply October 23, 2018
Cannabis legalization sets stage for marketing battle between producers, regulators October 23, 2018
This bud's for all of you: Pot industry seeks to create more cannabis users October 15, 2018
Investors rush to patent genetically modified cannabis molecules October 13, 2018
Calgary marketing city industrial land to create cannabis hub September 29, 2018
Shoppers Drug Mart now a licensed medical marijuana producer September 22, 2018
'Monsanto of pot': How cannabis firms are seeking to lower growing costs - BNN Bloomberg September 22, 2018
As legalization looms, pot dispensaries wrestle with whether to close now to go legit later September 21, 2018
As legalization looms, Canada's pot companies about to be tested September 18, 2018
Comparing the Big 3 Cannabis Stocks August 26, 2018
Canadians on track to spend almost $6B on pot this year — most of it the illegal variety August 24, 2018
Canada could eventually get $2B boost from pot tourism August 22, 2018
Second Cup shares rise on news it may convert some Ont. outlets to cannabis shops August 16, 2018
Marijuana stocks plummet in wake of Ontario’s private-sector sales delay August 14, 2018
Ontario Announces Cannabis Retail Model August 13, 2018
B.C. communities given power to block cannabis ‘bunkers’ on agricultural land July 14, 2018
Why Canadian insurers are wary of covering medical marijuana July 14, 2018
No minors in cannabis shops, says provincial regulator July 6, 2018
Life insurance companies no longer treating marijuana use as high risk as tobacco July 2, 2018
Marijuana producer Maricann shares plunge on news of trading probe March 1, 2018
Canadian firm becomes first pot producer to list on major U.S. stock exchange February 27, 2018
Shoppers Drug Mart signs medical marijuana supply deal with Aurora Cannabis February 27, 2018
‘Massive demand’ for space from marijuana retailers February 21, 2018
Canadian Health Insurance Company to Cover Medical Cannabis February 18, 2018
Canada's booming weed industry plots next wave of cannabis-based medicines February 18, 2018
How These Canadian Companies Are Preparing for Potential $6 Billion Market February 16, 2018
Selling brownie mix the key to cornering marijuana edibles market for Calgary company February 16, 2018
Why the cannabis tax will only be one small part of government windfall February 15, 2018
High-tech firms get ready to light up the weed industry February 15, 2018
Liquor Stores plan for Alberta retail pot outlets boosted by Aurora Cannabis investment February 5, 2018
Olds approves two marijuana facility plans January 30, 2018
Marijuana mania: After Aphria deal, more industry consolidation likely January 30, 2018
Hundreds of potential cannabis industry players interested in Calgary, says city official January 5, 2018
Health Canada -Market Data - Licensed Producers January 5, 2018
Fears emerge stampede to set up marijuana stores in Calgary could hurt budding industry January 4, 2018
Legal cannabis predicted to hit alcohol sales December 20, 2017
Canada’s marijuana stocks on fire as dispensaries raids continue December 12, 2017
Marijuana industry could create 'thousands of jobs' in New Brunswick December 12, 2017
PI Financial Analyst Projects $4.6 Billion Canadian Cannabis Sales in 2019 November 29, 2017
Alberta betting on booming marijuana market November 29, 2017
Canadian Cannabis Chamber includes ex-cabinet ministers and a former Calgary police chief November 8, 2017
KIND Financial Launches Canadian Payment Solution October 27, 2017
Canopy Growth Divests Mettrum Facility and Will Supply Labor-Union Backed LP September 15, 2017
Organigram to Buy Trauma Healing Centers Inc. for $2mm April 12, 2017
New Brunswick gambles future on marijuana's 'extreme growth potential' April 12, 2017
It may not be legal, but marijuana-infused ice cream is now available in Calgary April 7, 2017
Shoppers, Loblaw employees covered for medical marijuana March 31, 2017
Employee insurance plan must pay for medical marijuana, human rights board rules March 19, 2017
Marijuana companies have budding aspirations for pot legalization in Canada March 10, 2017
Cannabis Industry Unexpected Boost For Alberta’s Struggling Economy March 10, 2017
Canadian cannabis job market continues to grow February 15, 2017
Weed Broke the Canadian Stock Market November 20, 2016
Pot stocks soar as legal weed seen surviving Trudeau tax November 17, 2016
Canopy Growth becomes Canada's first marijuana unicorn, worth $1 billion November 15, 2016
Recreational weed could be a $22.6B industry: study October 31, 2016
Marijuana in the Workplace: Some Companies Allow Use on the Job October 29, 2016
Shoppers Drug Mart formally applies to distribute medical marijuana October 29, 2016
The financial impacts of the new medical marijuana regime and legal decisions on the Canadian cannabis market October 25, 2016
Embrace pot shops and marijuana October 19, 2016
Canadian schools set to capitalize on marijuana businesses October 5, 2016
10 Best Performing Canadian Medical Marijuana Stocks of 2016 October 5, 2016
Vancouver Cannabis expo shows breadth, growth of Canadian marijuana industry October 5, 2016
Calgary marijuana accessory store sees possibilities in pot legalization September 14, 2016
Toronto’s marijuana crackdown follows heavy lobbying by legal pot producers August 26, 2016
Tilray begins exporting medical marijuana to Croatia August 26, 2016
Sun Life first insurer to stop treating pot users as smokers as marijuana increasingly accepted as a medicine August 26, 2016
Insurers Move to Include Canadian Cannabis Businesses August 26, 2016

A Growing Problem

Posted on September 1, 2016September 2, 2016 by can_admin

September 2, 2016

On August 24, 2016, anyone who was a patient under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), was automatically eligible under the new Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) to grow their own cannabis plants at a rate of 5 plants (2 outdoors) per gram daily prescription. Well, not everyone*.

Overnight, approximately 70,000 Canadians were legally allowed to grow their own medicine (not including the 28,000 who were already eligible under a court injunction from the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMAR) program), and for many, that creates a dilemma. Yes they would love to grow their own plants and have that type of control and cost savings, but it isn’t that simple. Many are living somewhere that makes it impossible. Others don’t have the first clue how to go about setting up a safe, secure grow room. Some simply don’t have the money to invest in the equipment needed to start. Eventually the business community will step up and provide answers and services that will help solve the problems.
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Hempty Marketing Plan

Hempty
Marketing
Plan

Executive Summary

Mission Statement

“For the health conscious consumer in a GE world”

Key Business Activities

We sell natural food products suited to health conscious consumers who prefer natural and organic products that have not been genetically engineered.

Product and Services

Our featured product is Hempty(TM) – a wildcrafted, handpicked herbal hemp green tea. This tisane has the unique distinction of being a world exclusive and we definitely want to take advantage of that until imitations flood the market. There is a simple, yet effective measure in place to ensure that Hempty(TM) will establish and maintain a large share of the hemp tea market through the quality of the product.

The long-term plan is to build a “mall” featuring organic non-genetically engineered foods such as Hap-Bee Honey, the perfect compliment to Hempty(TM) and other organic herbs and teas from Wynn’s Organic Herb Farm such as Echinecea, St. Johnswort, Goldenseal, Ginseng, Ginko, Red Clover, Comfrey, Oregon Grape, with more products under consideration.
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