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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

L’examen législatif tant attendu de la Loi sur le cannabis du Canada est lancé

Le 22 septembre 2022, le ministre de la Santé, Jean-Yves Duclos, ainsi que la ministre de la Santé mentale et des Dépendances et ministre associée de la Santé, Carolyn Bennett, ont annoncé le lancement de l’examen législatif...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada’s Cannabis Act Receiving Long-Awaited Legislative Review

On September 22, 2022, Canada’s Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Carolyn Bennett, announced the overdue legislative review of Canada’s...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Canada’s 2022 Federal Budget: Commodity Tax Measures

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On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada unveiled its 2022 federal budget (“Budget 2022”) and announced certain important commodity tax measures. Budget 2022 includes proposed amendments to past proposals, as well as some...more

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Medical Marijuana/Employment-Safety Issues for the Oil/Gas Industry: May 26th Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners...

My law firm colleague Nate Read and I undertook a presentation at the May 26th virtual meeting of the Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners (“AIPRO”) - The presentation was titled: Medical Marijuana:...more

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New York Legalizes Marijuana - Where Is the US Headed?

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It’s been an eventful week for the marijuana industry. After years of false starts, New York legalized the use of recreational marijuana on March 31 - just hours later, New Mexico legislators passed a bill to do the same....more

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2020 Global Cannabis Guide Chapters - Canada

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Cannabis Guide that provides a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in various jurisdictions. It briefly outlines information on the...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Health Canada Provides Update to Cannabis Licence Holders on Temporary COVID-19 Relief Measures

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On April 30, 2020, Health Canada announced the extension of temporary relief measures, initially announced on March 24, 2020, for Canadian licence holders in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as some new...more

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The Week in Weed: April 2020 #2

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COVID-19 continues to dominate the news – no surprise there.  Whether it’s federal relief or state legalization roadblocks, the virus is everywhere.  But there is some other news: the IRS seems likely to increase auditing of...more

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The Week in Weed: March 2020

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To cap or not to cap, that was the question facing the state of Florida this week.  Lawmakers wrestled with the issue of capping THC content in medical marijuana for those patients under the age of 21.  The Senate Rules...more

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Global Developments and Considerations for Registering Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Trademarks

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This article discusses the global developments for the registration of cannabis and cannabis-related trademarks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union....more

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Canadian Study Assesses THC Residual Effects on Driving

Reporting no evidence of residual effects on drivers, last fall’s findings contribute to the growing discussion of cannabis’s effects on consumers. Over the autumn of 2019, a group of researchers out of Toronto announced...more

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Navigating Uncertainty: Restructuring and Insolvency in the Cannabis Sector

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As the cannabis industry has matured, investor enthusiasm has been tempered by financial results that have fallen short of projected figures. The industry continues to face retail regulatory hurdles, particularly in Ontario....more

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The Week in Weed: December 2019 #2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Virginia is a state we rarely discuss in The Week in Weed.  A glance at our archives reveals only four mentions...more

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Cannabis 2.0: Key Updates for 2020

Since the initial wave of legalization in 2018, cannabis continues to be a hot topic across Canada. The second wave of legalization, also known as Cannabis 2.0, came into effect on October 17, 2019, and with it comes the...more

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CANADA: How Can Employers Mitigate Liability for Incidents Related to Alcohol or Cannabis Consumption at Holiday Parties?

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In Canada, employers that host holiday parties for their employees could expose themselves to significant common law liability for the actions of an employee or guest who is under the influence of alcohol or cannabis....more

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Canada: How Can Employers Prepare for Edible Cannabis’ Impending Arrival to Physical and On-Line Cannabis Stores?

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When Canada’s Cannabis Act and supporting regulations came into force on October 17, 2018, Canada became the first major world economy to establish a legal framework at the federal level for the adult recreational use of...more

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Ontario Court Backs AGCO in Disqualification of 11 Cannabis Lottery Applicants

In Reynolds v. Registrar (Alcohol and Gaming Commission), the Ontario Divisional Court (Court) recently dismissed an application for judicial review of the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s...more

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You're Not Ganja Believe This, Health Canada, but the Edible Cannabis Regulations Are a Buzz Kill

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Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is a top priority for the Government of Canada. This overarching objective has, of course, made its way into laws restricting the marketing, product development, and ingredients...more

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The Legal Landscape for Canadian Employers One Year after Legalization of Cannabis

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With Canada’s federal election fast approaching, Canadians will also be marking the anniversary of a major legislative change that has had a significant impact on the employment law landscape in this country: the legalization...more

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America's Growing Embrace of Cannabis

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The laws and regulations of the U.S. and each individual state are evolving at a significant pace concerning one genus of flowering plants, and mostly with a tender embrace. Despite being criminalized for the greater part...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Second Retail Lottery in Ontario: Tricks and Traps for Applicants

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced a subsequent allocation process for an additional 50 retail store authorizations (RSAs) in Ontario. Forty-two of these RSAs will be granted through a second...more

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Crossing the U.S. Border Is Dicey for Canadian Citizens Affiliated With Cannabis

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Recreational cannabis became legal across Canada in 2018, and 33 U.S. states have legalized it at least for medical purposes (10 for recreational). Yet, there are numerous reports of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)...more

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Health Canada Introduces Cannabis Health Products, A Budding Category

The federal government recently launched a consultation to seek feedback on the introduction of a new category of health products with cannabis, referred to as cannabis health products (CHPs). If implemented, this regime...more

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[Webinar] New Jersey Up in Smoke...Medical Marijuana, Drug Testing, and the Workplace - June 4th, 2:00pm ET

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Statutory changes, medical marijuana, opioids and more are generating much “hand wringing” among officials and managers and human resources professionals. Join FordHarrison New Jersey based attorneys Keya Denner and Mark...more

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Significant Changes to Canada’s Cannabis Licensing Process

Health Canada has issued a press release stating that it is changing the application process for licences to cultivate cannabis, process cannabis or sell cannabis for medical purposes (Commercial Licenses). Effective...more

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