Ontario's new regulations to allow alcoholic beverages to be sold in convenience stores highlights the need for the province to re-think regulations for cannabis sale and consumptionRead 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
TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As Canada approaches the 5th anniversary of cannabis legalization, Labstat Inc., a leader in tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, hemp and NHP laboratory testing and research & development, underscores the need for more robust regulations and increased research funding to continue leading the way for the international community in this area. “We need...Read More
It is with great pleasure we announce today that Stephanie Bach has been shifted to the position of Vice President, Strategy and Policy. Stephanie has been working with the Diplomat team for 14 months now, lending her expertise on critical projects and initiatives. Most notably, she has been a major support with the development of...Read More
The path to regulatory change is a long and arduous one. Cannabis consumption, by far, is no exception. We are reaching the pinnacle of our advocacy over the last 12 months, and want to take you on a historical journey of what we’ve been doing. Summer 2022 We began engaging City Council in an unofficial...Read More
Having participated in several meetings with the Competition Bureau between 2022 and 2023, we are pleased to see that their recent submission to Health Canada reflects our views and that of the industry. We believe strongly in the opportunities this industry has to offer and will continue to advocate on improving the Act (and the...Read More
Part 2 in the Mythbusters Series Welcome to part 2 of our Mythbusters series, where we’re bringing the data to light. Today’s topic is opioids. This is a heavy area of focus, especially in light of the increases in opioid mortality. We also do not expect our data finding to be the all-encompassing solution to...Read More
Part 1 in the Mythbusters Series As advocates for safety in the cannabis industry, we are always on the lookout for new statistics. We found many striking realities when it comes to cannabis and the effect it has on communities. Over the next 3 posts, we’re going to lay out 3 main realities when it...Read More
Original post date: January 2023 It has been over four years since the Cannabis Act was implemented, and in that time, consumers, patients, and governments have had the opportunity to discern which policies and regulations are working, and which ones need to be revised. Diplomat Consulting advises various stakeholders on ways to advocate for legislative...Read More
The Global Cannabis Partnership (“GCP) is proud to announce the launch of a trade group called the “Global Cannabis Trade Association”, or the “GCTA” for short. As an international focal point, the GCP believes in a united and inclusive industry to foster collaboration and communication as our sector continues to expand. The GCP works on...Read More
