March 8th, 2022 is an exciting day in Alberta given private cannabis retail will be allowed to sell and deliver products via e-commerce. This change took a lot of hard work from a lot of people: consumers; regulators; politicians; and entrepreneurs. You can read the AGLC press release here. Diplomat is excited to announce that...Read More
When I think back to my favourite Albertan summers, most memories can be traced to a live entertainment event. My summers in Edmonton are walking with friends down the line of stalls, sampling every delectable bite at the Taste of Edmonton, or basking in the sun enjoying the musical tunes of the Edmonton Folk Music...Read More
As part of a Red Tape reduction package, the Government of Ontario released draft amendments to the Cannabis License Act to permanently allow cannabis retail stores to offer delivery and curbside pick-up services. Our team reviewed the proposed amendments and one particular change offered some further consideration and opportunity for conversation. Currently, Section 32 contains...Read More
On July 8, 2021, Honourable Premier Jason Kenney announced a Cabinet shuffle. The government states that they hope a new Cabinet will give Albertans confidence and optimism for the economic future of the Province. With a renewed focus on recovery, the Alberta Government plans to build, diversify the economy, and create jobs. Several changes in...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
On Feb 23rd, Quebec Premier François Legault announced a mini cabinet shuffle. Lucie Lecours becomes the Junior Minister of the Economy Elected in 2018, Lecours is a graduate of McGill University. For more than twelve years, she held the journalist chair for TC Médias, then successively was editor-in-chief, news director, sales director, editor, and general...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
Nova Scotia Legislature New Liberal Premier Iain Rankin and his first Cabinet were sworn in on Feb 23rd, 2021. With a provincial election to be triggered no later than May 2022 due to provincial election laws, Premier Rankin’s first Cabinet is the result of a delicate balancing act of Party unity and candidate recruitment, as...Read More
If Canadian politics were playing out in the scene of a movie right now, it would be Ben Stiller’s Zoolander with political observers and pundits doing their best Mugatu impression when talking Atlantic Canada: it’s so hot right now. As I write this from Charlottetown, Atlantic Canada is getting hit with the strongest winter storm...Read More
