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CANADA First Nations Ontario Ontario Regulation 468/18
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Canadian province looks to double cannabis store cap to 150

The Ontario government is proposing a number of significant legislative and regulatory changes to its cannabis framework that…

News December 1
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Indigenous cannabis entrepreneurs underrepresented in Canada, data suggests

Cannabis entrepreneurs in Indigenous communities are significantly underrepresented within Canada's cultivation and retail marijuana industry, new data compiled…

News February 24
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Canada’s first indigenous-owned cannabis producer aims for June sales

One of six licensed cannabis producers in Canada with indigenous ties is aiming to take its products to…

News March 10
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Lack of ‘meaningful’ consultation hinders First Nations’ participation in Canada’s cannabis industry

Businesses with identified First Nations affiliations make up only 5% of Canada’s licensed cannabis producers, a fact that…

News August 28
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Canadian Senate committee asks for marijuana legalization delay

Two Senate committees reviewing Canada’s proposed marijuana legislation are asking for significant changes to the bill before it…

News May 2
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First Nations in Canada want more control over legalized marijuana

Canada’s First Nations are demanding the right to regulate the sale and distribution of recreational marijuana in their…

News December 11
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Canadian medical cannabis grower partners with First Nations leader

Cronos Group, which owns two federally licensed medical marijuana growers in Canada, is partnering with the former national…

News December 7
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