Ontario's new regulations to allow alcoholic beverages to be sold in convenience stores highlights the need for the province to re-think regulations for cannabis sale and consumptionRead 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
September 30 marked Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, a day that was first established in 2021 to recognize the harmful impact colonization has had on the original people of this land. Although it has come and gone, the specific date is of little importance. The day merely serves as a reminder to a...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
Want to join a growing team? Does working in emerging industries excite you? Diplomat Consulting Inc. is looking to add a Public Affairs Associate to our Edmonton office. The Associate will be in a client facing role and responsible for strategic planning and execution of projects. Note this is a work-from-home position based in Edmonton,...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
TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As Canada approaches the 5th anniversary of cannabis legalization, Labstat Inc., a leader in tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, hemp and NHP laboratory testing and research & development, underscores the need for more robust regulations and increased research funding to continue leading the way for the international community in this area. “We need...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
It is with great pleasure we announce today that Stephanie Bach has been shifted to the position of Vice President, Strategy and Policy. Stephanie has been working with the Diplomat team for 14 months now, lending her expertise on critical projects and initiatives. Most notably, she has been a major support with the development of...Read More
The path to regulatory change is a long and arduous one. Cannabis consumption, by far, is no exception. We are reaching the pinnacle of our advocacy over the last 12 months, and want to take you on a historical journey of what we’ve been doing. Summer 2022 We began engaging City Council in an unofficial...Read More
