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Canadian government hiking cannabis regulatory fees in April

The Canadian government is increasing eight regulatory fees levied on the regulated cannabis industry beginning April 1.

News February 26
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US marijuana business licensing declined for the first time in 2023

After years of double-digit growth, active marijuana business licenses in the United States declined for the first time…

News February 26
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US receives first DEA-sanctioned cannabis import from Jamaica

A Canadian-Jamaican company comprised of former veterans of Steep Hill Labs and Canopy Growth Corp. has shipped what…

News February 23
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Germany’s ‘quasi legalization’ cannabis law approved; medical boost expected

Germany’s chief legislative body on Friday approved a landmark recreational cannabis bill that’s being simultaneously hailed as a…

News February 23
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Canadian recreational cannabis sales surpass CA$5 billion in 2023

Canadian recreational cannabis sales were worth 5.07 billion Canadian dollars ($3.8 billion) in 2023, an increase of 12.2%…

News February 22
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Canada launches forum to discuss cannabis industry challenges

Canada’s federal government quietly announced the long-awaited creation of the Cannabis Industry Forum to help the struggling sector…

News February 21
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Aurora Cannabis appoints new chief financial officer, consolidates shares

Aurora Cannabis appointed Simona King, a veteran executive of multinational pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb, as chief financial…

News February 20
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Why isn’t Canada’s cannabis market thriving? These experts have some ideas

MJBizDaily asked six experts from across the country to answer the question: Why isn't Canada's cannabis market thriving?…

News February 20
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British Columbia allows promotion of outdoor cannabis consumption areas

British Columbia is allowing certain license holders to promote outdoor cannabis consumption areas in a bid to improve…

News February 16
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs medical cannabis bill into law

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the country’s medical cannabis legislation into law, setting the legal stage for…

News February 15
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