1 month until marijuana legalization: Is Canada ready?
1 month until marijuana legalization: Is Canada ready? In exactly one month, recreational marijuana will be legal in Canada – but will the country be ready for it? Lindsay Blackett with the Canadian Cannabis Chamber of Commerce joined Shaye Ganam to talk abo...
How to Tap Global Markets: Calgary Cannabis Startups Lead the Way
As Calgarians aim to grow the economy into different industries, Cannabis has become a major opportunity for startups. In fact, Cannabis is set to outpace soda sales in Canada by 2020. Calgary Cannabis startups are leading this birth of a new industry by lever...
On the Dangers of Monopolies in the Cannabis Industry
On the Dangers of Monopolies in the Cannabis Industry By Lindsay Blackett Allowing an unfettered monopoly in any industry is harmful to consumers, producers and the industry as a whole. This notion applies equally to Canada’s nascent cannabis industry. The...
Globe & Mail: Alberta poised to lead Canada’s retail cannabis sector
Toronto cannabis retailer Fire & Flower relocated its headquarters to Edmonton in February. Fire & Flower has applied for 37 cannabis store licences in Alberta, the maximum currently allowed, and plans to open stores in every province where private sho...
Join us for CannaMix: Cannabis Industry Mixer and Discussion (Calgary)
The Canadian cannabis industry landscape is rapidly changing as legalization approaches. We are excited to announce the launch of our monthly series of cannabis industry mixers. Join us for our first event at Osteria Chef’s Table in Kensington on Mond...
Recap: #CannabisCon Edmonton
We had a great time last weekend at Cannabis Canada Forums – Business Opportunity Day and #CannabisCon in Edmonton. The conference featured engaging discussions on a wide range of relevant topics and included government officials, industry leaders, and a...
Highlights of Alberta Cannabis Retail Business Regulations
AGLC and Retail Applications To date, there have been 250 retail applications submitted to the AGLC from companies intending set up storefronts to sell cannabis. Out of the 250 applications, only 87, or about a third, have made it past the required criminal an...
5 Tips for Creating a Respectful and Effective Cannabis Workplace Policy
Canadian Cannabis Chamber president, Lindsay Blackett, will be speaking at the 5th Annual Saskatchewan Communications Forum in Saskatoon on April 9, 2018. Lindsay will be joining a panel discussion, which includes Dr Kathleen Thompson, Cannabis Regulatory Rese...
We are at #CannabisCon Edmonton!
Cannabis Canada Forums is a 2-day event including a business-focused day on followed by a consumer-focused day on Saturday. Attendees will receive information, expert insight,and hear directly from government, industry, and medical professionals. We are thrill...
Calgary Cannabis Regulations to Be Debated: Get Involved
Calgary will soon be establishing the rules pertaining to cannabis consumption and business licensing. If you want your voice heard, now is the time do it. On April 3 at 9:30am, the municipal Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services will...
