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EU-GMP & GACP Certification for Canadian Cannabis Producers
By Anton Dnovo
GACP and EU-GMP Certification for Cannabis Growers and Producers in Canada Canadian cannabis businesses looking to export into regulated pharmaceutical markets typically need to navigate two related but distinct quality…
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Future of Edibles and Concentrates: Anticipated Regulatory Shifts in Health Canada Policy
By Marc Devlin
The Canadian cannabis market, while relatively young, continues to evolve, with edibles and concentrates representing dynamic and growing segments. As the industry matures and research into cannabis and its various…
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Micro-Cultivation Licences: Assessing Their Role in Canada’s Craft Cannabis Market
By Marc Devlin
Canada’s federal legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018 marked a seismic shift in drug policy, aiming not only to dismantle the entrenched illicit market but also to safeguard public health…
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Cross-Border Commerce: Implications of Cannabis Legalization for US-Canada Trade
By Marc Devlin
The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018 marked a significant shift in drug policy, creating a federally regulated market for a substance previously confined to illicit channels. This…
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Privacy Concerns in Cannabis Purchase Data: An Analysis of Consumer Anonymity in Canada
By Marc Devlin
The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018 brought with it a complex regulatory framework designed to ensure public health and safety, while also displacing the illicit market. A…
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Product Safety and Labelling: Ensuring Consumer Trust in Canadian Legal Cannabis
By Marc Devlin
The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018 marked a significant shift in public health and consumer policy, moving a previously unregulated market into a meticulously designed, regulated framework…
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Vertical Integration vs. Open Market: Saskatchewan’s Unique Distribution Model Analyzed
By Marc Devlin
«Vertical Integration vs. Open Market: Saskatchewan’s Unique Distribution Model Analyzed» Saskatchewan has carved out a distinct position in Canada’s cannabis retail sector by rejecting the government-controlled distribution systems that dominate…
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Navigating Retail Licensing: Challenges and Successes for Independent Dispensaries in Alberta
By Marc Devlin
The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018 marked a pivotal moment, sparking an unprecedented entrepreneurial wave, particularly for independent dispensaries. In Alberta, a province that embraced a private…
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Provincial Divergence: A Comparative Study of Ontario and Quebec’s Cannabis Statutes
By Marc Devlin
The federal legalization of non-medical cannabis in Canada, enacted through the Cannabis Act in October 2018, established a national framework for production, distribution, and sale. However, the legislation intentionally granted…
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Federal Cannabis Act: Tracing Five Years of Regulatory Evolution and Impact
By Marc Devlin
Five years have passed since the Cannabis Act (2018) came into force, marking a pivotal moment in Canadian public policy and global drug reform. This federal legislation fundamentally reshaped the…