Yesterday, the Government of Alberta announced guidelines for psychedelic assisted therapy, beginning in 2023. This makes Alberta the first province in Canada to provide a pathway for the use of psychedelic drugs for medical usage. As the home province of Diplomat, we are proud to be situated in an area with progressive foresight on medically...Read More
This morning, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health) and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett (Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions) announced the long-awaited legislative review of the Cannabis Act. Alongside them were Morris Rosenberg (a Former Deputy Minister of Health) and Nate Erskine-Smith (Member of Parliament of Beaches-East York), who...Read More
Yesterday’s Canadian news cycle pumped out a story about the rising average number of children being hospitalized from unintentional cannabis ingestion. This news story has recycled in the media every few months since edible cannabis products became available in January 2020, and I would like to take a few minutes to respond to it. The...Read More
The Science Advisory Committee on Health Products Containing Cannabis released their long-awaited report on July 28. Of the information presented, Diplomat Consulting (hereafter referred to as DIplomat) has the following comments: Other cannabinoids and compounds Diplomat would have liked to see this report include compounds other than CBD. All non-psychoactive cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, etc. should...Read More
I am disappointed there has been a series of robberies targeting cannabis retail locations across the country. This did not have to happen. After speaking to several law enforcement individuals throughout Canada, there is consensus that it is time to change the policy which mandates window coverings. Enough is enough. Health Canada and provincial authorities’...Read More
As the third anniversary of the legalization of cannabis in Canada approaches, we need to reflect on how the stigma of cannabis use is perpetuated. The culture of shame continues to exist, in part because of how the public discusses cannabis products. By understanding the difference between legal and illegal products, the history behind slang...Read More
Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister the Hon. Chrystia Freeland Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. This is the first federal budget delivered in two years, outlining the Liberal Party’s vision for Canada’s COVID-recovery and laying the groundwork for sustainable growth. Budget 2021-22 is historic, as it is the first...Read More
Today was Budget Day in New Brunswick. As expected, the province’s focus on tackling COVID and ensuring the necessary supports for residents and businesses to emerge successfully from the pandemic far outweighed the need for a balanced budget. Indeed, Finance Minister Ernie Steeves was clear that the focus was on a strong recovery, noting in...Read More
Quick Links – Budget Address | Fiscal Plan On Feb 25th,, Finance Minister Travis Toews tabled their government’s third budget – Protecting Lives & Livelihoods; a three year fiscal plan for Alberta. The budget is broken into three thematic areas: (1) Investing in Health Care, (2) Preparing for Recovery, and (3) Maintaining Responsible Spending. .For this...Read More
