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
In the wake of Canada’s 4/20 celebrations (an annual event that has historically underscored the complexities of cannabis regulation prior to its legalization), another significant but less publicized event occurred last week—Bicycle Day. Celebrated on April 19, Bicycle Day marks the date when Dr. Albert Hofmann first experienced the effects of LSD, setting the stage...Read More
April 16, 2024Today the Government of Canada released its 2024 Budget. SummaryFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her fourth budget today which includes $535 billion in spending and has a deficit of $39.8 billion, compared to last year’s deficit of $40.1 billion. Total new spending is $11.5 billion. Key spending areas are: $8.5 billion to house...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
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
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
In a groundbreaking announcement, Edmonton’s Capital Power Corp and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have embarked on a joint venture to explore the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) in Alberta. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in Alberta’s energy landscape, aligning with the province’s need for reliable, clean energy sources in a world working towards...Read More
With the introduction of the Cannabis Act in 2018, Canada was the second jurisdiction (after Uruguay) to legalize cannabis at a national level for adult recreational use. Given this substance was illegal for over 90 years, and ending this prohibition was unprecedented for Canadian society, Parliament mandated a review of the Act within three years...Read More
September 30 marked Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, a day that was first established in 2021 to recognize the harmful impact colonization has had on the original people of this land. Although it has come and gone, the specific date is of little importance. The day merely serves as a reminder to a...Read More
In recent years, the field of mental health treatment has witnessed a revolutionary approach with the emergence of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Because of its status as a controlled substance, ketamine-assisted therapy is at the forefront of this movement, with MDMA and psilocybin close on its tail. Once again, Alberta is proving to be a leader of...Read More
