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
We’ve been writing about drones a bit lately, and for good reason. With the amount of drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) work being conducted in the region, we’re excited about this sector from the professional and personal standpoints. Last week the Edmonton International Airport held the official launch for ‘Phase 2’ of their commercial...Read More
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, award-winning, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics. They offer fast, reliable deliveries via drones for airports, healthcare, mining and more, particularly to remote and underserved communities. Their vision is to be the premier global drone solutions company.Diplomat recently spoke with...Read More
EDMONTON, Alberta – Positive Intent Events (PIE) is breaking new ground with the launch of Canada’s first adult-only, alcohol-free festival cannabis consumption garden at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. The PIE Experience Garden promises to be a unique oasis where adult guests can enjoy mocktails, alcohol-free beers, and receive on-site delivery of cannabis drinks...Read More
Don’t eat that berry. ‘New’ anything almost always pairs nicely with a negative reaction. As a species, we are hardwired to fear things we haven’t seen before and it has kept us alive for close to seven million years. Eating the wrong fruit could have catastrophic results so it was best avoided. We have extended...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
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
The Canadian government’s recent announcement of a $2.4 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) signifies a crucial step towards fostering innovation and advancing the sector nationally. However, this development also prompts essential discussions about crafting a regulatory framework to guide the industry’s responsible expansion. Exponential Growth and Regulatory Challenges The rapid pace of technological innovation, exhibited...Read More
It’s a very good day for cannabis consumers in Alberta. Age-gated cannabis sales are coming to a concert, festival or sporting event near you! But only in Alberta! Today’s update from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) follows through on the Alberta government’s commitment to reduce red tape and bring cannabis regulations to...Read More
