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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…

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Health Canada still processing new cannabis licenses during COVID-19 crisis

Health Canada says it will continue reviewing applications for new cannabis licenses and security-clearance applications during the COVID-19…

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Insurance-covered cannabis in Germany sets fourth-quarter record, pushing 2019 total to 123 million euros

Insurance reimbursements for medical cannabis in Germany reached a new high during the October-December period, propelling total reimbursements last…

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Canada asks regulated cannabis labs for help in COVID-19 testing

Health Canada is working to identify lab capacity across the country to assist with COVID-19 testing, and the…

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New Zealand cannabis scheme on schedule for April launch despite COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe is not expected to affect the initial launch of New Zealand’s medical…

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Mexico Senate suspension over COVID-19 puts cannabis legalization deadline in doubt

The Mexican Senate struck an agreement to postpone most legislative activity as part of the second phase of…

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Green Organic Dutchman shelves large Quebec facility, lays off staff

The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) is the latest large Canadian cannabis firm to shelve one of its greenhouses…

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List of cannabis events hit by coronavirus

From South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, to Spannabis in Spain, at least 15 conferences with ties to…

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Farm Credit Canada COVID-19 assistance available to cannabis sector – with a catch

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said cannabis businesses hit by economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to…

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From marijuana to hand sanitizer: Cannabis companies pivot to produce, donate essential products for coronavirus fight

Many state authorities have deemed U.S. cannabis companies "essential" businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and allowed them to…

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