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
Introducing our new Director, Public Relations, Naomi Mison! Naomi joins us as a seasoned public relations expert with over 14 years of diverse industry experience. Her career has spanned across academia, financial services, municipal government, and Indigenous relations, where she has excelled in brand management, digital and social media marketing, media relations, and results-driven storytelling....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
You are walking down the street, and you see someone who appears to be homeless.Most of us feel sympathetic, and might reflect on how our career, education, family, mental or physical health have resulted in a roof over our heads. It’s common to ascribe homelessness to mental health, unmitigated drug/alcohol misuse, family catastrophes, or generally...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
In recent years, the field of mental health treatment has witnessed a revolutionary approach with the emergence of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Because of its status as a controlled substance, ketamine-assisted therapy is at the forefront of this movement, with MDMA and psilocybin close on its tail. Once again, Alberta is proving to be a leader of...Read More
It stunned many, but it was a true story. Alberta, arguably one of the more politically conservative provinces in Canada, has developed their own framework for access to psychedelic therapy treatments. And the day of that program launch, is today. But what is the program? How does it work? Are psychedelics legal in Alberta? Reach...Read More
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
