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
We first began circulating our two-page economic assessment of Edmonton as a cannabis tourism destination at the beginning of August with industry folk, and subsequently posted it online for public consumption. In the roughly three months time, there seems to be an increase in discussion about tourism and hospitality from a cannabis consumption perspective. To...Read More
This morning, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health) and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett (Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions) announced the long-awaited legislative review of the Cannabis Act. Alongside them were Morris Rosenberg (a Former Deputy Minister of Health) and Nate Erskine-Smith (Member of Parliament of Beaches-East York), who...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
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 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
We’re excited to announce the official launch of Diplomat Consulting, a regulatory andaffairs firm opening its doors in July 2020. At Diplomat Consulting, we specialize in guiding companies through the complexlandscape of regulatory compliance, with a focus on industries such as life sciences(pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and health products), agriculture,hospitality and renewable energy . Our...Read More
