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COVID-19 crisis effectively freezes European GMP cannabis inspections in Canada, elsewhere

European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) certification audits involving cannabis facilities in Canada and elsewhere are screeching to a…

News April 6
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Canada’s COVID-19 olive branch for cannabis sector comes with caveat

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has made the country's cannabis industry eligible for COVID-19 emergency funding,…

News April 6
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Big cannabis companies scale back amid coronavirus, raising questions about industry’s overall health

The COVID-19 outbreak is causing serious jitters among large cannabis companies, with a growing list of multistate marijuana operators…

News April 3
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Ontario cannabis stores to close after removal from ‘essential’ list

Private-sector cannabis stores in Ontario, Canada’s largest market, have been ordered to close their doors by late Saturday…

News April 3
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Where Canadian cannabis businesses can stay open during COVID-19 pandemic

The vast majority of Canada's provincial governments are allowing recreational cannabis stores to stay open during the coronavirus…

News April 3
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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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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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Alberta classifies cannabis stores, producers ‘essential’ during COVID-19

Alberta’s licensed cannabis stores and producers can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian province’s government said.…

News March 30
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British Columbia makes cannabis businesses ‘essential’ during COVID-19

British Columbia has designated cannabis retailers and producers as essential services, meaning regulated cannabis businesses can keep operating…

News March 27
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