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Pandemic rent subsidy misses some cannabis retailers, Canadian business group warns

A new federal program to lower rent by 75% for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 might not be…

News April 24
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Ontario expects farm-gate cannabis to launch post-pandemic; craft framework in works

Ontario’s cannabis wholesaler is working with some producers to launch on-site stores at their facilities after the COVID-19…

News April 22
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Talks underway in Canada to add cannabis to internal free trade deal

Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments have launched discussions to incorporate recreational cannabis into a nationwide trade deal,…

News April 17
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Canada classifies medical cannabis ‘essential’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

Canada’s federal government has deemed medical cannabis production “essential” to the country’s critical health-care infrastructure during the COVID-19…

News April 2
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Canada’s COVID-19 wage subsidies could keep cannabis workers on payroll

Canadian cannabis firms of all sizes could be eligible for a three-month emergency wage subsidy program during the…

News April 2
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New Zealand allows cannabis vaporizers approved by overseas regulators

New Zealand has followed through with its plan to update a rule banning certain cannabis vaporizers ahead of…

News March 31
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Health Canada says cannabis labs willing to assist in COVID-19 testing

Federally regulated cannabis labs have answered Health Canada’s call for assistance in supporting COVID-19 testing, and the agency…

News March 31
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US marijuana firm Columbia Care to list on Canadian Securities Exchange

Columbia Care, a New York-based multistate marijuana operator, said it will start trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange…

News March 30
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Canada working on action plan against illegal online cannabis sales

Canada’s federal public safety ministry is working on a plan to thwart the country’s thriving online market for…

News March 20
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