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Australian Senate committee issues report on medical cannabis barriers

An Australian Senate committee wrapped up its inquiry on barriers to regulated medical cannabis and published its final…

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Quebec cannabis stores ruled ‘priority enterprises’; suppliers to stay open

Quebec's government-owned cannabis stores are “priority enterprises,” and businesses producing raw materials for the stores must maintain their…

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What Canadian cannabis firms got wrong and their path forward: Q&A with former Bacardi exec Rob McPherson

Large Canadian cannabis producers and their financial backers got a lot wrong in the lead-up to legalization. And…

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In letter to cannabis producers, Health Canada pledges ‘limited inspections’ amid COVID-19 crisis

Canadian cannabis license holders received new guidance from Health Canada on Tuesday, detailing the federal health department's approach…

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Is marijuana ‘recession-proof?’ Industry experts say yes – to a point – and alcohol might be a guide

The legal cannabis industry appears poised to enter uncharted waters: an economy engulfed by a full-fledged recession. The…

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Organigram expects layoffs, production decrease from COVID-19

Canadian cannabis company Organigram is anticipating voluntary and nonvoluntary layoffs as well as a slowdown in production and…

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Canada cannabis licensing inspections delayed due to COVID-19, CannTrust says

Health Canada is slowing down on-site field inspections of cannabis facilities until the end of the month amid…

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Ontario’s cannabis sector deemed ‘essential’ amid COVID-19 outbreak

Regulated cannabis stores and producers have been deemed essential workplaces by Ontario’s government and will not be required…

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Most legal cannabis stores in Canada barred from delivery, hampering retailers’ ability to serve customers

As Canada's federal government urges Canadians to stay at home to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority…

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Regulated cannabis businesses appeal to Ottawa for COVID-19 support

Canadian marijuana companies, seeking to overcome the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, are urging the federal government…

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