Imagine a world where crop failure is minimal, plants water themselves, and food production increases with decreasing pesticide use? We may be closer than you think.As we face the realities of unpredictable climactic events along with a rising global population, innovative solutions are crucial to ensure sustainable food production and security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is...Read More
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
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
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
New Survey Shows 83% of Canadians Approve of Free Prescription Birth Control Across Canada 7 in 10 Feel it is an Urgent Issue NEWS RELEASE – Calgary, Alberta, Canada – August 15, 2023 A new survey conducted by Abacus Data, an Ottawa polling firm, shows exceptionally high approval amongst Canadians for federal universal coverage of...Read More
New Federal Petition Calling for Free Birth Control in Canada Starts with Strong Support Calgary, Alberta, Canada – August 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. MT House of Commons Petition E-4516, advocating for Federal Universal Coverage of Contraception, went live on July 27, 2023 and has already garnered over 600 signatures, the minimum amount required to be...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
