Canada’s largest cannabis company by revenue has appointed David Klein as its new CEO, effective Jan. 15, 2020.
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Alberta weighs legal changes for marijuana vape market
Findings from Alberta's smoking law review could lead to legislative or regulatory changes involving cannabis vaping - though the analysis is not specifically aimed at cannabis - the Treasury Board and Finance ministry told Marijuana Business Daily. The review, which...
One of Canada’s oldest cannabis producers seeks creditor protection
Two federally regulated cannabis companies, including one of the earliest licensed producers in Canada, sought creditor protection this week. Wayland Group on Monday said it is seeking creditor protection to pursue restructuring and consider financing arrangements....
Canadian provinces erect barriers for regulated cannabis vape market
Another Canadian province established hurdles for the legal sale of marijuana vape products weeks ahead of their rollout across the country.
Canadian cannabis publisher Civilized sheds jobs amid New Frontier purchase
New Brunswick, Canada, marijuana publishing company Civilized Worldwide is “temporarily” laying off its entire workforce ahead of a pending sale to Washington DC-based New Frontier Data. New Frontier, a data and analytics company, said in a news release it has...
Barbados medical cannabis law clears final hurdle in Parliament
A law forming the legal foundation for a medical cannabis industry in Barbados has overcome the last important parliamentary hurdle after being approved by the Eastern Caribbean country’s Senate. The law, which covers activities related to cultivation, processing,...
New Zealand’s adult-use cannabis law would allow consumption lounges but impose cultivation limits
New Zealand has unveiled a draft law detailing the strict controls that would apply to recreational marijuana businesses and consumers if voters choose to legalize adult use in a 2020 referendum.
New Brunswick looks for cannabis retail reset as future of 20 established stores uncertain
New Brunswick aims to hit the reset button on how adult-use cannabis is sold, and the province might be willing to pull the plug on at least some of the 20 existing government-run stores under any new retail system.
Aphria Diamond cost creeps higher as first marijuana sales pushed to March
Federally regulated cannabis producer Aphria expects the first harvest from its Diamond facility in Leamington, Ontario, to be sold to provincial wholesalers in March, capping off a year-plus delay from when shipments were initially expected to start. Aphria expected...
Ontario Cannabis Store deletes Black Friday tweet ‘in consultation’ with federal regulator
The Ontario Cannabis Store backtracked on a Black Friday promotion after “consulting” with Health Canada, highlighting the limitations facing adult-use marijuana retailers - even ones owned by the government - in getting their message out. In a Tweet earlier this...
British Columbia chamber lobbies province over craft cannabis cultivation
The Chamber of Commerce in British Columbia wants the province to adopt policies encouraging craft cannabis businesses to join the regulated market, including allowing proprietors to keep their doors open during the transition into the legal fold.
Toronto Stock Exchange warns CannTrust about possible delisting
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) said it would delist CannTrust's shares if the Ontario cannabis producer is unable to file relevant financial statements by March 25, 2020. A review will be conducted on the company's eligibility for continued listing on the stock...
