Canadian LP Aphria Accused of Fraudulent Financials
Tue / Dec 4th
Gabriel Grego of Quintessential Capital Management has accused Canadian producer Aphria of playing a shell game with shareholders by purchasing… Read More
Canada
Canada was the first nation to legalize medical cannabis in 2001, and the first developed country to federally legalize adult-use cannabis as well. Below, you’ll find the latest breaking news and business developments from the Canadian cannabis industry:
Aurora Completes First Shipment of Cannabis to Czech Republic
Tue / Nov 27th
Canadian licensed producer Aurora Cannabis has completed its first shipment of medical cannabis products to the Czech Republic, MarketWatch reports. The… Read More
One-Third of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Still Use Illicit Market
Wed / Nov 21st
An Ipsos poll surveyed Canadians who have bought cannabis since October 17 and found that 35 percent used their pre-legalization… Read More
Ontario Cannabis Retailers Race to Satisfy Security, Insurance Requirements
Mon / Nov 19th
Hopeful future cannabis retailers of Ontario are racing to make sure they have the necessary security and insurance protections for… Read More
Acreage Holdings Begins Trading in Canada
Fri / Nov 16th
The U.S. cannabis holding company Acreage Holdings has completed a reverse-takeover and begun trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE),… Read More
Aurora Cannabis Reports 260% Year-Over-Year Revenue Increase
Tue / Nov 13th
Aurora Cannabis told investors today during its earnings report that revenue had increased 260% since this time last year, CNBC reports.… Read More
First Canadian Dispensary on Indigenous Land Opens
Thu / Nov 8th
The Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) in Manitoba, Canada is opening the first legal dispensary on First Nations land, according to… Read More
Zenabis Reverse-Takeover Stock Surges Following Release For Trading
Wed / Nov 7th
Canadian licensed producer Zenabis, who recently merged with Bevo Agro Inc. via a reverse takeover, saw its share price surge more… Read More
Walmart Offering Cannabis Vaporizers Online in Canada
Thu / Nov 1st
Walmart is now offering cannabis vaporizers online in Canada, according to a Leafly news report. Walmart.ca is carrying both the classic Volcano… Read More
Amid Cannabis Shortage, Vancouver Black Market Thrives
Tue / Oct 30th
In Vancouver, British Columbia — and elsewhere across Canada — the illicit cannabis market still dominates despite federal legalization and… Read More
China and Japan Warn Citizens Visiting Canada Against Cannabis Use
Tue / Oct 30th
China and Japan have joined South Korea in the ranks of Asian countries who have warned citizens against using cannabis… Read More
Cannabis Disposal Bins Are Not ‘Free Weed Bins,’ Toronto Airport Clarifies
Fri / Oct 26th
Pearson International Airport has clarified following a viral social media post that cannabis disposal bins in the airport are not… Read More
South Korea Warns Citizens Against Cannabis Use In Canada
Tue / Oct 23rd
Though adult cannabis use is now legal in Canada, South Koreans traveling or living abroad in the North American country… Read More
Cannabis Shortages Already Happening In Canada
Fri / Oct 19th
Canada became the second nation in the world to legalize cannabis this week and it’s now plainly apparent that consumers’… Read More
First Stoned Driving Citation Issued One Hour After Legalization
Fri / Oct 19th
A police officer in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada issued the nation’s first citation for stoned driving just an hour after… Read More
Are Canadian Cannabis Stock Profits Exaggerated?
Thu / Oct 18th
Cannabis companies traded publicly in Canada may appear more profitable than they actually are due to corporate income reporting standards… Read More
Canada Legalizes Cannabis, Possession Pardons Incoming
Wed / Oct 17th
Today marks the official legalization of cannabis in Canada. Canada, following in the footsteps of Uruguay, is only the second nation… Read More
Parks Canada OKs Cannabis at Campsites
Tue / Oct 16th
Parks Canada, the national Canadian parks service, has confirmed that it will allow the consumption of cannabis in campsites, according… Read More
Canopy Growth to Acquire Ebbu In $330M Deal
Tue / Oct 16th
Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. is making a C$430 million bet ($330 million in USD) on the acquisition of… Read More
NHL to Maintain Cannabis-Friendly Policy
Mon / Oct 15th
The National Hockey League (NHL) will maintain it’s neutral stance on pro players’ cannabis use after legalization takes effect across… Read More
US Border Patrol Updates Lifetime Ban Policy
Thu / Oct 11th
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) has announced that Canadians who work in the legal cannabis industry will… Read More
Off-Duty Ottawa Police Can Smoke Cannabis, Officials Announce
Thu / Oct 11th
Off-duty police officers in Ottawa, Ontario will be allowed to smoke cannabis as long as they are “fit for duty”… Read More
Walmart Eyes Entry Into Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market
Wed / Oct 10th
The Canadian branch of Walmart Inc. is considering the pending national cannabis market as a potential new revenue source, Bloomberg reports.… Read More
British Columbia Finalizes Legal Cannabis Rules
Wed / Oct 10th
British Columbia, Canada has established rules for the licensing of private cannabis stores, determined places to consume the plant, and… Read More
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