We’ve been writing about drones a bit lately, and for good reason. With the amount of drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) work being conducted in the region, we’re excited about this sector from the professional and personal standpoints. Last week the Edmonton International Airport held the official launch for ‘Phase 2’ of their commercial...Read More
We are excited to announce that Philippe Lucas(PhD) will be joining Diplomat Consulting as a Senior Advisor! He joins a growing list of stellar advisors we have added in recent weeks and will add invaluable expertise to support Diplomat’s work in the Life Sciences sector. A leading cannabis and psychedelic researcher, Philippe’s career spans decades...Read More
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, award-winning, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics. They offer fast, reliable deliveries via drones for airports, healthcare, mining and more, particularly to remote and underserved communities. Their vision is to be the premier global drone solutions company.Diplomat recently spoke with...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
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
Yesterday the Ontario Government released its 2024 Budget. Summary/Political ContextOntario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled his fourth budget today which includes $214 billion in spending, and a deficit of $9.8 billion – more than 3 times larger than last year’s deficit at $3 billion. Inflation, low GDP growth (estimated to be 0.3% in 2024) and...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
