Introduction Today the Government of Canada released its 2025 Budget. The first for the Carney Government and by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Like this one, future budgets will now be released in the fall as opposed to the former procedure of releasing budgets in the spring-time. This is a consequential budget as it outlines...Read More
October marks Canada’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a reminder that online safety isn’t a one-time exercise, but a set of habits safeguarding your future self. This year’s theme, ‘Get cyber safe – for future you’, highlights how to keep yourself safe from the variety of cyber threats both commonly faced and new to come in our...Read More
Canada and the United States (U.S.) have a long history of developing cannabis legislation and regulation at various levels of government. In 2012, two states in the U.S.—Colorado and Washington—legalized recreational cannabis. Today, 22 states have legalized adult-use cannabis, driving the market to over $33 billion USD in 2023, with expectations of exceeding $110 billion...Read More
Canada and the United States (U.S.) enjoy the world’s most comprehensive trading relationship with nearly $2.7 billion USD worth of goods and services crossing the border each day in 2023. They also also have a significant investment relationship. The U.S. is the single greatest investor in Canada and Canada was the largest source of foreign...Read More
It was announced today that the federal government will further their cap on international students entering Canada’s post-secondary education system. This policy, aimed at addressing concerns around housing shortages and strain on resources in major cities, will cause a significant shift that could have far-reaching implications for students, institutions, and economies in the surrounding areas....Read More
For Immediate ReleaseEdmonton, Alberta (September 5, 2024)–Diplomat Consulting is partnering with Leaf StreetStrategies, and its Principal and Founder, Tyler Klimas to expand efforts in supporting theburgeoning North American cannabis hospitality sector. Klimas brings his expertise as the former chief cannabis regulator for Nevada’s billion-dollarcannabis marketplace, where he helped usher in a first-of-its-kind cannabis consumption loungeprogram,...Read More
We have another new face! We are excited to announce that Mackenzie Boilard has joined Diplomat Consulting as our fall intern! Mackenzie is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy at the University of Alberta, bringing with her a deep passion for public policy and government communications. Mackenzie’s academic journey has...Read More
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our lives in unprecedented ways. Whether for better or worse, the AI genie is out of the bottle. While businesses have utilized various forms of AI for decades, it has now permeated everyday life, becoming a tool accessible to anyone with an internet connection. The Hogwarts rave of ’98. A famous...Read More
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
