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Report: Veterans and Cannabis Mental Health
November 11, 2024
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has published a report titled Closing Research Gaps on Cannabis and Mental Health – Veteran-Specific Findings.
Report: Statista Cannabis Market Data & Analysis
October 2, 2024
The 2024 Cannabis Market Data & Analysis Report from Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, provides an international oversight into the Cannabis market.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the barcode
June 26, 2024
The first barcode was scanned in the USA on the 26th of June 1974. Canada was the second country to introduce the barcode.
Indigenous History Month and Cannabis News
June 20, 2024
AirMed would like to acknowledge June as National Indigenous History Month in Canada by providing links to Indigenous-related news in the cannabis industry.
Report: European Cannabis 2024
May 15, 2024
Published by Prohibition Partners, this provides the latest information and analysis on the development of the cannabis markets across Europe.
Cannabis Consumption in Canada
April 25, 2024
Stats Canada published an article on April 19, 2024 that discusses various aspects of cannabis in Canada including production, sales, consumption, crime and even wastewater.
ISO, SCC and the Canadian Cannabis Industry
March 6, 2024
ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 170 national standards bodies. Through its members, ISO…
Cannabis Industry Makes Predictions for 2024
January 31, 2024
While there are no guarantees as to what will happen in the cannabis marketplace, media members and industry analysts have been making predictions for 2024. Investing News Network published both a…
Report: GS1 Trends 2023/2024
January 16, 2024
Selling any product, including cannabis, starts with a unique identification number from GS1. The GS1 (Global Standards 1) organization is a neutral, global collaboration platform that brings…
Alberta Loosens Cannabis Regulations
January 10, 2024
Alberta is changing provincial cannabis regulations to “give retailers more time to focus on their business, while ensuring health, safety, and security remain a top priority.” The Alberta government…
Important Cannabis Council of Canada Excise Tax Request
November 24, 2023
Cannabis Council of Canada surveyed licensed producers and has released their findings in a report. But that’s not the end of this story. In fact, it’s just the beginning. CCC announced that after…
MJBizDaily Publishes Series on Government Funding for Canadian Producers
November 22, 2023
In the first article of a series, MJBiz Daily reported “More Canadian cannabis companies are tapping government funding sources to finance research and other projects as private-sector capital has…
In the News Five Years After Cannabis Legalization in Canada
October 31, 2023
This month marked the fifth anniversary of the legalization of cannabis in Canada, and news outlets offered various views on the results so far. While some of the articles discussed the challenges…
Report: What We Heard
October 24, 2023
The federal government released a report that summarizes what a “five-person expert panel has heard over the past year as it engaged with almost 500 stakeholders in nearly 90 meetings across Canada.”…
Complete C3 Excise Tax Survey of Licence Holders before Sep 1
August 16, 2023
Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) is conducting a study on the Canadian cannabis excise tax framework and are looking for input from licensed producers and processors from across the country.
Stratcann: Micros Could Surpass Standards in Canada Next Year
June 28, 2023
According to an article published by Stratcann, “At the current pace of licensing, the total number of micro licences could surpass standard licences in 2024.”
Report: Medical Cannabis Access and Experiences in Canada
June 20, 2023
The Medical Cannabis Access Survey Summary Report, issued in April of 2023, provides an in-depth view of individuals currently taking medical cannabis in Canada and their access experiences.
Report: European Cannabis 2023
May 3, 2023
Published by Prohibition Partners, The European Cannabis Report: 8th Edition, 2023, provides the latest information and analysis on the development of the cannabis markets across Europe.
Health Canada Seeks Your Feedback from March 25 to May 24, 2023
April 4, 2023
In relation to a consultation on potential amendments to the Cannabis Regulations, Health Canada is seeking feedback and comments on potential amendments to the Cannabis Regulations.
Congratulations Headstone Finalist in 2023 Canadian Cannabis Championship
March 28, 2023
On March 21, 2023, the Canadian Cannabis Championship named 13 Flower Finalists — and AirMed client Headstone Cannabis has made the list. The CCC competition is being held in conjunction with the…
Report: Canadian Cannabis State of the Industry
February 22, 2023
The industry analysts at Ernst & Young have published a state of the industry report for the Canadian cannabis industry. Covering until the end of 2022, this report was “intended to highlight the key…
Read about Great White North Growers in Cannabis Prospect Magazine
December 20, 2022
AirMed client, Great White North Growers, has been profiled in a feature article in the December 2022 edition of Cannabis Prospect magazine.
Read about AirMed client Rogue Processing at Stratcann
December 9, 2022
AirMed client Rogue Processing has been profiled on Canada’s legal cannabis news platform, StratCann.
Research Predicts International Cannabis Market Increases Across Globe
November 23, 2022
A new research report forecasts increases over 2021 cannabis sales from 16 percent in Europe and 22 percent in Asia to 45 percent in Latin America.
What to Expect from the Cannabis Act Review
November 2, 2022
Since the announcement of the Cannabis Act review, people are speaking out about what they hope to see from reviewers.
Media Marks the Fourth Anniversary of Cannabis Legalization in Canada
October 18, 2022
Yesterday, October 17, 2022, was the fourth anniversary of the legalization of cannabis in Canada.
B.C. Enables Cannabis Farm-to-gate Sales
October 12, 2022
BC will allow eligible LPs to sell non-medical cannabis products from stores located at their cultivation sites.
Government of Canada Launches Cannabis Act Review
September 28, 2022
On September 22, 2022, the Government of Canada announced the launch of a legislative review of the Cannabis Act. An independent panel of experts will lead what is being called a credible and…
Micro licences take off in Quebec
September 15, 2022
According to a recent post at the cannabis news website, Stratcann, Quebec has seen more new micro licences in 2022 than any other province so far this year.
Read about AirMed client Craft Kings at Stratcann
September 7, 2022
AirMed client Craft Kings has been profiled on Canada’s legal cannabis news platform, StratCann.
Survey Shows Decrease in Illegal Cannabis Use in BC
August 30, 2022
Survey showed a significant decrease in the number of consumers who reported buying from an unlicensed store: from 56% in 2018 to 17% in 2021.
Report: Cannabis Packaging Market 2022-2027
August 16, 2022
This report provides Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and 2022-2027 Forecast for the Cannabis Packaging Market.
Cannabis Delivery Options Expanded in British Columbia
July 12, 2022
As of Friday, July 8, 2022, licensed cannabis retail stores (CRSs) in the province of British Columbia are permitted to deliver non-medical cannabis to consumers through Canada Post and other common…
Canadian cannabis sales projected to double over next five years
June 2, 2022
A “Cannabis Canada Weekly” column published on BNN Bloomberg in March 2022 reports that Canadian cannabis sales are expected to double to $8.8B over next five years.
Report: Global Cannabis Market 2021-2026
May 3, 2022
The Global Cannabis Market report for 2021-2026 provides Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts.
Health Canada authorizing dried and fresh cannabis sales to licensees
April 19, 2022
Beginning April 19, 2022, existing holders of micro and standard cannabis licenses in Canada will be granted authorization to sell dried and fresh cannabis products.
Congratulations to Craft Kings: 2021 Best Craft Cannabis Company
April 7, 2022
AirMed client Craft Kings has been recognized as “Best Craft Best Craft Cannabis Company” in the Commercial Cannabis Awards for 2021.
Report says Cannabis Contributed $43.5 Billion to Canada’s GDP since legalization
January 30, 2022
The industry analysts at Deloitte Canada have published an annual report on the Canadian cannabis industry.
Deloitte Report Discusses Retail Cannabis Pricing Dynamics
December 21, 2021
With the help of BDSA and Hifyre, the analysts at Deloitte Canada examined consumer sales data alongside Deloitte’s recent survey of cannabis consumer preferences.
Report: North America Legal Cannabis Market 2021-2026
October 13, 2021
Titled, North America Legal Cannabis Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026, this report is published by IMARC Group.
Cannabis in Canada: Get the Facts
July 27, 2021
Do you have questions about cannabis in Canada? Would you like to understand the laws that govern the Canadian cannabis industry?
Market Researcher Says Canadian Cannabis Industry Exceeded $2.6 billion in 2020
March 9, 2021
According to BDSA, a market research firm specializing in the cannabis industry, global cannabis sales exceeded $21 billion in 2020.
New BC Cannabis Sales Programs Announced for 2022
October 1, 2020
September 30, 2020, Victoria, BC: The British Columbia provincial government announced new sales programs to benefit cannabis producers and Indigenous businesses.
Cannabis Helps Canadian Agriculture Industry in 2020
September 14, 2020
According to the newspaper Moosejaw Today, Statistic Canada reported farm cash receipts of $16.7 billion increased 5.2 per cent in 2020 over 2019.
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada
October 17, 2018
As of October 17, 2018, cannabis is legal in Canada for both recreational and medical use.
ACMPR and the licensed cannabis producer
October 4, 2018
For the cannabis industry in Canada, the most critical compliance implications are those covered by the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations.
Medical Marihuana in Canada: Where We Are Today
August 1, 2018
The legal use of marihuana for medical purposes in Canada has a long and complex history. Cannabis has been on the Schedule of the Opium and Narcotic Control Act since 1923.