Reposted from Stratcann.com Last week’s announcement that the Biden Administration will move ahead to reclassify cannabis to a much less restricted drug class and ease federal restrictions could be the ray of sunshine the benighted Canadian sector has been waiting for. Despite becoming legal in 2018, Canada’s pot industry has stalled thanks to over-regulation and...Read More
The Canadian government’s recent announcement of a $2.4 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) signifies a crucial step towards fostering innovation and advancing the sector nationally. However, this development also prompts essential discussions about crafting a regulatory framework to guide the industry’s responsible expansion. Exponential Growth and Regulatory Challenges The rapid pace of technological innovation, exhibited...Read More
You are walking down the street, and you see someone who appears to be homeless.Most of us feel sympathetic, and might reflect on how our career, education, family, mental or physical health have resulted in a roof over our heads. It’s common to ascribe homelessness to mental health, unmitigated drug/alcohol misuse, family catastrophes, or generally...Read More
The final report of the Expert Panel on the Cannabis Act, presented by the Minister of Health, unveils comprehensive findings and recommendations after an 18-month review, including public health concerns, regulatory burdens, taxation, and inclusivity. For a deeper dive into the report's implications for public health, industry regulation, and the future of cannabis policy in...Read More
Yesterday the Alberta Government released its 2024 Budget. Summary/Political Context Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled his first budget, which includes more than $70 billion in spending and a surplus of $367 million. Restraint and austerity are the key words that define this budget. Premier Danielle Smith’s goal of keeping spending increases below 6.2% (this...Read More
In the dynamic landscape of Canadian healthcare, the push for universal pharmacare has taken center stage, revealing a pivotal moment for policy development and public welfare. This past summer we partnered with Project EmpowHer, championing the cause for pharmacare coverage through their message of universal contraception. This initiative aimed to address the urgent need for...Read More
