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
Original post date: January 2023 It has been over four years since the Cannabis Act was implemented, and in that time, consumers, patients, and governments have had the opportunity to discern which policies and regulations are working, and which ones need to be revised. Diplomat Consulting advises various stakeholders on ways to advocate for legislative...Read More
The Global Cannabis Partnership (“GCP) is proud to announce the launch of a trade group called the “Global Cannabis Trade Association”, or the “GCTA” for short. As an international focal point, the GCP believes in a united and inclusive industry to foster collaboration and communication as our sector continues to expand. The GCP works on...Read More
2023 has started off with a bang, especially when it comes to our initiative to implement a cannabis tourism and hospitality strategy in Canada. The Diplomat team traveled to Lift Expo Vancouver in the first week of January to talk about cannabis tourism and regulations. We had a riveting panel and significant discussion on the...Read More
On August 23, Diplomat published our briefing on Edmonton’s potential to be a flagship destination for cannabis tourism and hospitality. In addition to the Edmonton briefing, Diplomat also believes in Canada’s potential to be a global leader in this sector. Last week, we sent our briefing to the tourism ministers in each provincial and territorial...Read More
Beginning on August 12, Diplomat has been discussing Edmonton’s potential to be a flagship destination for cannabis tourism and hospitality. We’ve done so, by sending our briefing (see below) to our provincial government, tourism organizations, local municipal leaders, Edmonton and area business associations, and regional & provincial chamber associations. Situated at the intersection between agriculture,...Read More
As the cannabis sector evolves, there is an opportunity for Alberta to lead in developing innovative policy that assists with the stability and growth of the cannabis sector while ensuring responsible use. As of today, it appears that Alberta will be the first province whereby cannabis can be bought and consumed while a person is...Read More
As previously seen in What Cannabis Can Be Summer 2021 is nearing and there is a sense of optimism in the air. In Canada, 60.3% of people have received one vaccine as of June 8, 2021. As we get back to normal, it is time to consider how the live entertainment industry can thrive once...Read More
