Article by Solomon Israel, Leaf News Legal, commercial outdoor cannabis farms are coming to Canada, possibly as soon as this year. So far, not a single Canadian cannabis company has received a government licence to cultivate outdoors, according to information provided by Health Canada. But as of January 31, the federal cannabis regulator was processing 172 cannabis cultivation licence applications ...

Article by CBC News York police have charged a Vaughan man with drug-related offences and shut down a warehouse in Toronto that was allegedly being used to supply an illicit dispensary in the city with various cannabis products, including edibles. According to Const. Andy Pattenden, the accused — a 42-year-old man from Vaughan — was under surveillance by York police, who suspected him of dealing ...

Article by Leaf News Dear Herb: Is it now legal to tip a delivery driver with weed, if the driver is above the legal age and no money is transferred? People seem to appreciate being handed pre-rolled joints. — The Tipping Point Dear Tipping: Ah, the timeless tradition of tipping the pizza guy with weed. I bet you’re a popular customer among ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, The GrowthOp A mix of trust and practicality could convince surveyed Canadians to try pharmaceutical drugs containing cannabis, with 65 percent of respondents to a recent Ipsos poll saying they would be willing if prescribed by a doctor, approved by Health Canada and covered by public or private insurance. More specifically, 36 percent of respondents say ...

Article by Jordyn Posluns, Narcity Canopy Growth Corp. has announced that the Ontario cannabis producer is partnering with Martha Stewart in the development of their newest line of products. According to CTV News, the celebrity homemaker will be joining the cannabis company as a product advisor, lending her extensive knowledge of consumer products to the rapidly-expanding cannabis industry. The partnership between Canopy Growth and Martha ...

Article by Michael Armstrong, Montreal Gazette The Coalition Avenir Québec government is making a mistake with its proposed law to raise the legal age for cannabis to 21 as well as to ban public smoking.  The government seems well-intentioned. But its law seems likely to have unintended effects. Critics argue the age increase would drive young adults to illegal suppliers. And the ...

Article by Emma Spears, The GrowthOp Good news, medical cannabis patients! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) confirmed this week that medical cannabis purchased under physician’s order can be considered an eligible medical expense, come tax season. The Canadian Medical Cannabis Industry Association (CMCIA) received a letter last month from the CRA that officially confirmed that legal cannabis from a licensed producer counts as a legitimate ...

Article by Mitch Potter, Toronto Star via Hamilton Spectator Legislation to extend freedom from old cannabis possession convictions to hundreds of thousands of Canadians is imminent, the Trudeau government signalled Wednesday. But the long-awaited plan to provide pardons for criminal possession of a drug now deemed legal in Canada is unlikely to satisfy critics, who argue that anything short of ...

Article by Mike Vlasveld, Ottawa Matters The Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team of the Ontario Provincial Police, along with the Ottawa Police Service, has shut down an illegal cannabis storefront on Athlone Avenue in Westboro. Officers executed a search warrant at a business on Tuesday, February 26. As a result, police enforced an interim closure of the premises as ...

Article by Ellen Samek, The GrowthOp What do Mandy Moore’s favourite foot cream, cocktails, and Dakota Johnson-approved sleep aids have in common? It’s CBD — the component of cannabis that some users say makes them feel mellow, without any high. CBD oil has been all the rage recently with celebrities and social media influencers. But can it really alleviate common ailments? ...