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80% of Canadian cannabis now sourced from legal distributors in major turnaround
Nearly 80% of Canadians now source their cannabis solely from the legal market, marking a stark shift away from the illicit market seven years after legalisation. A new report from the International Cannabis Policy Study (ICPS), which conducts annual surveys to assess the impact of cannabis policy in different global markets, found that Canadian consumers report that 78% of all their cannabis came from legal sources in the past year.
Business of CannabisCAAdult-use
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UK cannabis clinic launches investigation into patient data breach
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
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EU proposal to recognise hemp flower as a crop in landmark industry shift
Business of CannabisEUHemp & CBD
Europe
6 stories- SynBiotic secures global investors by leveraging strong intercontinental networks
TradingViewBusiness & Investment
- No EU monograph for cannabis flowers over lack of evidence as new GACP rules loom
Business of CannabisEURegulation
- Poll reveals 80% of NHS doctors would prescribe medical cannabis in UK
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
- New report highlights rising cannabis use despite concerns over addiction risks in UK
BBCGBHealth & Science
- Cannabis industry leaders learn from Olympic champions' resilience
Business of CannabisEvents & Industry
- High Tide to expand as major player in German cannabis market with $272 million acquisition
Cannabis Business TimesDEBusiness & Investment
United States
8 stories- Tilt Holdings shifts cannabis retail strategy to pursue stronger growth path
ainvest.comUSBusiness & Investment
- Cresco Labs secures new refinancing with $325 million senior secured term loan
Cannabis Business TimesUSBusiness & Investment
- Study shows cannabis seed oil more effective than antibiotics for wound healing
Marijuana MomentHealth & Science
- US Supreme Court grants marijuana companies more time to challenge federal prohibition
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- The Cannabist Company divests dispensary footprint across Pennsylvania market
Cannabis Business TimesUSBusiness & Investment
- Canopy USA appoints new executive team to drive cannabis market growth
Cannabis Business TimesUSBusiness & Investment
- Goldflower Cannabis opens tenth Florida dispensary with four stores in 75 days
morningstar.comUSBusiness & Investment
- American Trucking Association raises concerns over safety risks if cannabis rescheduled
GanjapreneurUSRegulation
Canada
4 stories- Vencanna Ventures releases annual and interim financial results alongside corporate update
Seeking AlphaCABusiness & Investment
- Transparent packaging innovation transforms cannabis buying experience across Canadian retailers
SechatCAAdult-use
- Canadian cannabis producers urgently call on Prime Minister Carney to address industry barriers
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- Cannabis legalisation fuels $76.5 billion economic boost across Canadian economy
regtechtimes.comCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
8 stories- Veterinarian highlights compassion and advocacy at Latin America's largest cannabis fair
SechatEvents & Industry
- Experts from 31 institutions propose regulatory framework for medical cannabis use in Brazil
jornal.unicamp.brBRMedical
- Brazilian association secures safe conduct for medicinal cannabis cultivation activities
SechatBRRegulation
- Argentina explores sustainable housing construction using hemp-based biomaterials for green future
noticiasambientales.comARHemp & CBD
- Chubut reserve in Patagonia combines ecotourism, wellness, mountains and cannabis culture
noticiasambientales.comAREvents & Industry
- Study in Rio Negro reveals water requirements for cannabis cultivation in Argentina
rionegro.com.arARHealth & Science
- Colombian universities expand research projects on medicinal cannabis applications and opportunities
canaltrece.com.coCOHealth & Science
- Colombia's Health Ministry outlines plan to allow cannabis flower sales in pharmacies
elespectador.comCORegulation
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Medocann pursues vision for ultra-premium craft cannabis cultivation on global stage
Business of CannabisBusiness & Investment
- South African cannabis clubs face increasing challenges amid SACCA regulatory oversight
El PlanteoZARegulation
APAC
2 stories- New study finds cannabis shows potential for reducing opioid use in pain treatment
Hemp GazetteHealth & Science
- Philippine senator Robin Padilla renews the medical cannabis bill push amid scandal
rappler.comPHRegulation
Oceania
2 stories- Leafio expands same-day delivery service and launches pharmacy loyalty programme in Australia
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- Australian cannabis flower prices hit record low, raising concerns for cultivators
CannabizAUAdult-use
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