Latest Developments

Latest Developments

On the first anniversary of legalization, a cross-country snapshot of where we stand October 17, 2019

More than 200 cannabis stores approved in Calgary; city says market's the limit September 18, 2019

Alberta's cannabis experience has been definition of chill September 4, 2019

Justice minister approves second device for testing drivers' saliva for cannabis use July 17, 2019

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

Illegal cannabis getting even cheaper, as legal gets costlier, StatsCan says July 10, 2019

Calgary to tighten its hold as Canada's cannabis capital June 5, 2019

'Price-conscious' pot consumers find backyard planting way cheaper May 22, 2019

Alberta's cannabis industry gears up for edibles legalization May 22, 2019

Alberta pot barons join forces to form advocacy, lobbying group May 13, 2019

National Cannabis Survey, first quarter 2019 May 6, 2019

Early data suggests no post-legalization spike in drug-impaired driving charges April 26, 2019

Six months after legalization, high prices and supply issues boost illicit pot market April 21, 2019

Pot sector players welcome edibles tax change, disappointed medical tax remains March 20, 2019

Two bills on criminal pardons. One of them gets it right March 19, 2019

NDP urges Liberals to expunge cannabis records before election March 15, 2019

Cannabis call centre workers vote to unionize March 13, 2019

How workers compensation is being dragged into the world of medical marijuana March 11, 2019

Rules, timing for edibles remain murky as planned October legalization approaches March 11, 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

70-year-old Saint John man suffers heart attack after consuming cannabis lollipop February 14, 2019

In wake of Namaste fiasco, Canadian cannabis firms urged to boost corporate governance February 5, 2019

An MS Patient Had Her Car Impounded Over Weed Even Though She Was Sober 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

Sky has not fallen because of cannabis legalization: Calgary Police Service November 29, 2018

Amid national marijuana shortage, Alberta suspends new retail licenses November 21, 2018

A month into legalization, Alberta is blowing away B.C.'s claim as Canada's pot capital November 21, 2018

Unsmoked pot pipe earns driver first $230 cannabis ticket in West Van November 12, 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

Ontario Cannabis Store reports data breach affecting 4,500 customers November 7, 2018

Drug-impaired driving tests 'not there yet,' says top RCMP officer November 5, 2018

Pot pioneers who went to jail for the cause now watch legal opportunities pass them by October 29, 2018

Ontario Cannabis Store lit up with complaints about slow delivery, wrong shipments October 23, 2018

Feds defend banning edible cannabis for a year as black market eyes gaps October 23, 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

Seniors left out of cannabis public health information push October 22, 2018

4 things you should know about pot pardons, from a Windsor lawyer October 21, 2018

Customers flock back to illegal marijuana dispensaries in Ottawa October 21, 2018

Nova Scotia cannabis users concerned over 'excessive' plastic packaging October 21, 2018

Alberta experiences cannabis retail boom as 100 more stores to roll-out by mid-November October 20, 2018

Privacy commissioner investigating personal data collection at cannabis stores October 20, 2018

Tens of thousands of Canadians could soon be eligible for a pot pardon, but lawyers warn about limitations October 18, 2018

Parliament Hill embraces 'historic' end of pot prohibition October 17, 2018

Here are six parts of Canada's new cannabis rules that could end up in court October 17, 2018

The reason that cannabis is now legal in Canada October 17, 2018

This bud's for all of you: Pot industry seeks to create more cannabis users October 15, 2018

Legal weed in Canada: How it works where you live October 15, 2018

How long should police officers abstain from pot before going to work? Researchers weigh in October 13, 2018

Ex-Liberal treasurer putting up $25K to fight drug-impaired driving law October 13, 2018

Investors rush to patent genetically modified cannabis molecules October 13, 2018

WestJet bans staff in 'safety-sensitive' jobs from off-duty cannabis use October 9, 2018

Canadian police services still putting 'finishing touches' on pot consumption policy for officers September 29, 2018

Canadian Medical Association president calls pot legalization 'uncharted territory' September 22, 2018

Shoppers Drug Mart now a licensed medical marijuana producer September 22, 2018

The Government Of Canada Will Be Spying On Your Social Media Accounts To Track Your Marijuana Use September 22, 2018

Legalization countdown: The week in cannabis September 22, 2018

Toronto company hiring 5 ‘cannabis connoisseurs’ to sample marijuana strains 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

With its patchwork of half-baked, absurd laws, Canada isn’t ready for legal weed September 18, 2018

Bloc Pot leader outlines party’s proposals ahead of Oct. 1 Quebec election September 16, 2018

Why overdose may be the wrong word when it comes to cannabis September 11, 2018

Canadian military to severely curtail use of recreational marijuana September 7, 2018

Spike in cannabis overdoses blamed on potent edibles, poor public education August 28, 2018

Are you high? Why new roadside drug tests may not put brakes on impaired driving August 28, 2018

Liberals approve first saliva screening roadside test for marijuana August 27, 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

Driving high? Some disturbing questions August 21, 2018

Doctors see more harm than good in legal pot August 20, 2018

Privacy issue with online pot sales after legalization needs watching: experts August 19, 2018

Ontario Announces Cannabis Retail Model August 13, 2018

We need more help with cannabis rollout, provinces tell Ottawa July 22, 2018

Life insurance companies no longer treating marijuana use as high risk as tobacco July 2, 2018

Alberta producer making cannabis oil for 'green' beer hitting regulatory roadblocks July 2, 2018

Aphria hires people who have illegally worked with cannabis, CEO calls it an 'asset' July 1, 2018

Feds unveil cannabis regulations, say past pot conviction may not prevent participation June 27, 2018

Canada’s New Impaired Driving Laws Give Cops A Terrifying Amount of Power June 26, 2018

Cannabis clinics may break health-care rules by charging patients to see doctor June 25, 2018

Canada’s impaired driving laws just got a huge and controversial overhaul — here’s what you should know June 23, 2018

Legal recreational marijuana: what you need to know June 22, 2018

Trudeau says pot will be legal as of Oct. 17, 2018 June 20, 2018

Marijuana bill headed back to Senate after MPs reject 13 amendments passed by upper house June 18, 2018

If pot bill passes by week's end, marijuana will be legal in September June 17, 2018

Needless panic over home-grown cannabis June 17, 2018

14 years for selling pot to youth? Lawyers say punishments under Liberal pot bill ludicrous June 17, 2018

Liberals reject 13 Senate changes to marijuana bill, including ban on home growing June 13, 2018

The marijuana bill has passed the Senate — and now things get dicey June 9, 2018

No reason to expect more accidents after pot is legalized, public health study finds June 7, 2018

Canadians will spend up to $7B on cannabis in 2019, Deloitte predicts June 5, 2018

Alberta poised to lead Canada’s retail cannabis sector amid impending federal legalization June 4, 2018

Pot delivery services could be 'cockroaches' of marijuana legalization, experts say June 4, 2018

Ontario company developing a beer that gets you high instead of drunk May 26, 2018

Former politician, high school teacher among those trying to make it in legal cannabis May 24, 2018

Oregon's flooded recreational pot market a cautionary tale for Canada: economists May 21, 2018

Alberta wants a diagnosis disclosure when prescribing cannabis. But that’s discriminatory, one doctor argues May 18, 2018

Federal officials still don't know when roadside marijuana testing devices will be approved for use May 12, 2018

Cannabis use among veterans soars as Ottawa cuts paybacks May 7, 2018

Growing 4 cannabis plants for recreational use is not a ‘grow-op,’ expert says May 2, 2018

Senate committee calls for delay of cannabis legalization May 2, 2018

CREA calls for moratorium on homegrown marijuana April 30, 2018

Alberta fielding hundreds of applications for cannabis store licences April 24, 2018

B.C. lawyers and activists argue criminal records can't be allowed to sink cannabis entrepreneurs April 21, 2018

Canada smokes even more weed than the government thought April 20, 2018

MedReleaf introduces identification numbers for medical pot products April 17, 2018

Health Canada needs to decide medical marijuana rules April 17, 2018

Cannabis operation the size of 21 football fields to be built in Medicine Hat April 17, 2018

Former N.W.T. leader wants training in small communities ahead of cannabis legalization April 16, 2018

Guide to legalization predicts home-grown pot will be biggest municipal headache April 16, 2018

AHS doctor worries more kids will self-medicate with pot once it's legalized April 15, 2018

Some cities try to put brakes on rush to marijuana legalization April 15, 2018

Big buzz about new cannabis law course at U of O April 15, 2018

Canadian Public Health Association updates pot and driving campaign April 12, 2018

Why cannabis users should be afraid of Bill C-46 March 28, 2018

How much cannabis could you smoke and stay under the proposed legal limit for driving? The answer may be zero March 28, 2018

Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis: Summary of Comments Received During the Public Consultation March 20, 2018

CANADIAN CANNABIS LEGALIZATION HIGHLIGHTS (BY PROVINCE / TERRITORY) (as of March 16, 2018) March 16, 2018

First Nations demanding a cut of cannabis tax after pot legalization March 8, 2018

Status First Nations to remain tax exempt on marijuana sales on reserve land March 5, 2018

Marijuana concerns continue to dominate Senate debate on Bill C-45 March 3, 2018

Military chief pledges pot use restrictions: 'We don't want people doing it stoned' February 27, 2018

Shoppers Drug Mart signs medical marijuana supply deal with Aurora Cannabis February 27, 2018

More Canadians smoking pot than in 1985, says StatsCan February 22, 2018

Canadian Health Insurance Company to Cover Medical Cannabis February 18, 2018

Sun Life Financial to add medical marijuana option to group benefits plans February 16, 2018

Cannabis 'genetics bottleneck' a growing concern for budding licensed producers February 16, 2018

Federal government still not ready to launch marijuana legalization February 16, 2018

New guidelines call on doctors to limit recommending medical cannabis February 16, 2018

StatsCan is having sewage water tested for THC to gauge how much marijuana we’re using February 14, 2018

Canadian Cannabis Legalization: A Guide to Laws by Province February 9, 2018

Full implementation of legal cannabis could be delayed beyond July 1 February 7, 2018

Universities, colleges offer more training for marijuana industry February 5, 2018

Lawyers considering class action to push government into marijuana amnesty February 2, 2018

Legal Weed Could Mean a Worker Shortage in Canada February 1, 2018

Legalized cannabis sales could be in the billions — if retail can smoke out the black market January 28, 2018

Driving High (video) January 28, 2018

Statement from Health Canada: Physical Security Requirements for Producers of Cannabis for Medical Purposes January 26, 2018

First Nations entrepreneurs are asserting sovereignty and seizing the new cannabis economy January 11, 2018

Health Canada -Market Data - Licensed Producers January 5, 2018

Canadians consumed C$5 billion to C$6.2 billion in cannabis in 2015: study December 19, 2017

Federal prosecutors drop appeal of ruling that dismissed charges against B.C. pot activist December 17, 2017

Doctors call on Ottawa to exempt medicinal marijuana from sales, excise tax December 12, 2017

Ottawa agrees to give provinces 75% of marijuana tax revenue December 12, 2017

Homegrown pot ban "silly": Consumer advocacy group December 11, 2017

Landlords' fears about pot-growing renters overblown: horticulture expert December 9, 2017

Alberta betting on booming marijuana market November 29, 2017

Proposed pot regulations open door to craft growers, licensing non-violent offenders November 22, 2017

Proposed limits for THC blood level while driving 'would criminalize many': Lawyers November 14, 2017

Government proposes cannabis tax plan November 10, 2017

Canadian Cannabis Chamber includes ex-cabinet ministers and a former Calgary police chief November 8, 2017

Government of Canada to invest in cannabis education and awareness November 1, 2017

Canada's Recreational Marijuana Market Could Be Twice as Big as Government Projections October 31, 2017

KIND Financial Launches Canadian Payment Solution October 27, 2017

It’s time to get cannabis economy overground October 26, 2017

201,398 Canadians are legal medical patients as of June 2017 October 23, 2017

Canadian Lawyers Cry Foul Over New Drugged-Driving Regulations October 23, 2017

Where will Canadians smoke all that legal weed? October 20, 2017

‘Reasonable Access’: This Court Case Could Decide the Future of Ontario Dispensaries October 10, 2017

Canada's Licenced Producers of Medical Cannabis Form Retail Cooperative: Canadian Cannabis Co-op will provide investment, jobs and safe, regulated cannabis to Alberta and beyond October 10, 2017

Impaired driving bill overly targets medical cannabis users October 4, 2017

Officer’s sense of smell not sufficient for Ingonish arrest and seizure September 27, 2017

Marijuana debate leaves First Nations weighing pros and cons September 26, 2017

10,000 Canadians authorized to grow their own medical cannabis September 26, 2017

Nearly 7.5 Million Canadians — 26% Of The Population — Consume Cannabis September 13, 2017

Ontario unveils pot plan including online ordering, 150 stand-alone stores September 8, 2017

Ontario Dispensary Can Stay Open - Ontario Superior Court of Justice September 7, 2017

How each province and territory (except B.C.) is preparing for cannabis legalization August 18, 2017

Judge grants absolute discharge for marijuana dispensary operators July 27, 2017

How legalizing pot could bring more arrests July 13, 2017

Illegal cannabis dispensaries seen as safe, reliable: UBC study July 11, 2017

Canada’sLP's calling on Ottawa to shut down dispensaries June 29, 2017

Mandatory minimums for growing marijuana in B.C. tossed after Kelowna case sets precedent June 14, 2017

TO's Board of Health calls on feds to decriminalize pot possession immediately June 13, 2017

Medical marijuana shortages hit some patients as demand surges June 3, 2017

Cannabis may help wean people off crack, study finds May 16, 2017

Liberals table bills to legalize pot, clamp down on impaired driving April 14, 2017

Canada’s medical marijuana program growing by more than 10,000 a month March 31, 2017

Shoppers, Loblaw employees covered for medical marijuana March 31, 2017

Liberals to announce marijuana will be legal by July 1, 2018 March 28, 2017

Employee insurance plan must pay for medical marijuana, human rights board rules March 19, 2017

Former AFN national chief moves into medicinal marijuana business December 7, 2016

Recreational weed could be a $22.6B industry: study October 31, 2016

The financial impacts of the new medical marijuana regime and legal decisions on the Canadian cannabis market October 25, 2016

Flying with prescription pot? CATSA has finally clarified the rules October 13, 2016

Ancient 2,500 year old Cannabis 'Burial Shroud' Discovered in Desert Oasis October 7, 2016

What happens when you’re caught driving stoned? Canada’s Supreme Court may soon tell us October 7, 2016

New Brunswick college plans to launch marijuana cultivation course October 5, 2016

Canada will see 900,000 new pot smokers under legalization, poll implies October 2, 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