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Written by Anthony Johnson on July 11, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Colombia Is Looking to Join Canada As a Global Cannabis Industry Leader

Canada has led the global cannabis industry ever since it first legalized medical cannabis. For awhile, the Netherlands was the only...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 10, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

United States Congress Held Historic Hearing on Cannabis Legalization Today

The cannabis legalization movement has made tremendous strides over the last two decades, creating a patchwork of legal states and...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 9, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Serious Cannabis Legalization Efforts Kick Off in the United Kingdom

The British press has picked up coverage of the cannabis industry lately, noticing that two special interest groups, with funding...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 8, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

United States Congress Putting Pressure on the FDA to Regulate Cannabis

Last year’s federal farm bill was a landmark achievement that legalized cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp, setting in motion the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 5, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, Politics.

A Strong Majority of Londoners Want Freedom From Cannabis Prohibition

63% of Londoners Support Full Legalization: What’s Next? The Evening Standard, like many of its Fleet Street contemporaries, is...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 3, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Canada Has Seen a 40% Increase in Cannabis Consumption

Canada has clearly been a global cannabis industry leader since it first legalized medical use in 2001 a trend that has only grown as the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 2, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver.

U.S. Cannabis Sales Projected to Hit $30 Billion by 2024!

With more and more states ending cannabis prohibition, it isn’t surprising to know that legal sales are increasing rather rapidly...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 1, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

Ireland Announces Launch of Medical Cannabis Program

In 2016, an Irish toddler became the first legal medical cannabis patient in Ireland after his parent successfully acquired authorization...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 28, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

French Government-Tasked Commission Urges Cannabis Legalization

Everyone can see that cannabis policy reforms have been advancing around the free world and Europe is certainly a hotbed of activity as...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 27, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Bern, CBC Switzerland, CBC Zurich, Medical, Politics.

Switzerland’s Federal Council Moves to Fully Legalize Medical Cannabis

Switzerland has been relatively progressive on cannabis, including the legalization of cannabis with no more than 1% THC, one of the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 25, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Cannabis Companies Invest in the UK, Expecting A Bigger European Market

More and more cannabis markets in Europe are opening up and the new, limited medicinal market in the United Kingdom has established...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 24, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Brings in $186 Million in Tax Revenue as Sales Continue to Increase

It’s no secret that cannabis sales in Canada have gotten off to a relatively slow start as the government has taken a rather...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 21, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Full-Time U.S. Cannabis Jobs to Top 175,000, Increasing 34%, in 2019

Earlier this week, an economic report projected global cannabis sales to increase to 36% in 2019, with dramatic growth expected over the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 20, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Global Cannabis Sales Could Reach $15 Billion in 2019, $40 Billion by 2024

Based on current sales, as well as reasonable projections regarding new markets, an industry report projects that global cannabis sales...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 19, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Molson Coors to Brew Cannabis Drinks in Canada, CBD Versions in the U.S.

It was big news when Molson Coors Brewing Company announced that it was forging a partnership to brew non-alcoholic cannabis drinks in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich.

Swiss Cannabis Sales Shattering Records

When the International Cannabis Business Conference teamed up with CannaTrade and made its first visit to Zurich this year, it was...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 17, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Finalizes Cannabis Edibles, Extracts, & Concentrates Regulations

Health Canada recently released its final regulations regarding the sale of cannabis-infused edibles, extracts, and concentrates, finally...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 14, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Canadian Craft Cannabis Company Pasha Brands Elevates Longtime Advocate

When a major milestone is met, there were many small and big steps along the way that helped forge that path forward, and cannabis policy...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 13, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, Politics.

The Oregon Legislature Approves Cannabis Exports, Will the U.S. Follow Suit?

Various localities’ ability to become “laboratories of democracy” (to an extent) and implement their own laws is a...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 12, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

The Church of England to Invest in Medical Cannabis

England has rarely been invaded by anyone or anything. In fact the last invasion of note happened in 1066 (see William the Conqueror)....

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 11, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Is Canada Losing Ground to the United States as the Global Cannabis Leader?

There is absolutely no doubt that Canada has been the global leader in the international cannabis market. Step by step in recent years,...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 10, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Could The British Royals Jump Into The Cannabis Industry?

With the news that the Church of England has changed its investments policy with regards to medical cannabis, Anglophiles must be...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 7, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Declining Profits Bringing Beer Companies Into the Cannabis Industry

Recognizing the growth of the burgeoning cannabis industry is enough to bring a lot of companies, entrepreneurs, and investors into the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 7, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver.

Cannabis Companies Hiring and Paying More Than Other Industries

With Illinois becoming the 11th state to legalize cannabis, Delaware inching forward to becoming #12, and New Jersey and New York on the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 6, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Canadian Craft Cannabis Leader Pasha Brands Acquires Producer & Processor

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has a long and deserved reputation as a pioneering cannabis leader. Sensible policies and a...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 5, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Cannabis Sparks a U.S.-Canadian War for Top Employees

Canada has gotten a head start on legalization, but the United States is catching up with Illinois becoming the 11th state to end...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

House Committee Considering Cannabis Banking & D.C. Commerce Monday

As the United States moves step by step towards ending federal cannabis prohibition, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canadian Cannabis Infused Edibles and Products to Be a $2.7 Billion Market

Like a lot of places that have legalized regulated cannabis commerce, Canada has experienced some growing pains. The transition from a...

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Medical, Politics.

France Moves Towards Medical Cannabis Trial Program

Progressive cannabis law reforms have been moving forward around the globe and Europe has certainly been a hotbed of activity. However,...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on June 3, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

Watch the 2019 ICBC Zurich Video!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) finished off its 2019 European trek with a team-up with CannaTrade in Zurich,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Cannabis Companies Lobby the FDA to Fully Legalize CBD

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen CBD products on the shelves. You’ve probably even heard folks talk...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Dr. Bronner’s CEO Joins the Cannabis Industry, Bringing His Ideals with Him

Dr. Bronner’s is a true American success story demonstrating the very best things about our country. Started by an immigrant...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, Politics.

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher Joins Cannabis Company Board

Former Orange County Republican Dana Rohrabacher, fresh off the heels of his keynote address at the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Republican Senators Hopeful for Passage of Cannabis Banking Act

Whether you favor legalization or not, you should support allowing state-regulated cannabis businesses to access banking services....

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 28, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Oregon Craft Brewery Embraces Cannabis Legalization

“If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” is a cliche, but it can be a powerful business tool. Rightly or...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 28, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Set Record for Cannabis Sales in March, Numbers Should Be Higher

Canada’s progressive federal policy has given its country’s cannabis companies a huge advantage over global competitors with...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 24, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural.

Donnelly Group, Known for Running Vancouver Bars, Moves Into Cannabis

It is understandable to see companies from various business sectors move into the cannabis industry, especially in Canada, where federal...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 23, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Keeping Up with Canada? California Moves Towards State Cannabis Banking.

As most folks know by now, a lack of banking services have forced cannabis businesses, including those legal under state law, to deal...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Former US Senate Majority Leader Joins International Cannabis Board

As the cannabis legalization movement moves more mainstream, and the industry become more profitable, we shouldn’t be surprised to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 21, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Politics.

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher on Reagan, Trump, and Cannabis

The best chance of the United States has of legalizing cannabis in the near future is passing the STATES Act that would end federal...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

ICBC Zurich 2019 In Pictures! Next up: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) made its first venture into Switzerland last week, with a conference in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 15, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Politics.

Dana Rohrabacher Talks ICBC and Trump’s Support for Cannabis Legalization

Politics can make strange bedfellows. It is a cliche, but it is simply the truth, especially in the United States. There aren’t...

Written by ICBC Staff on May 14, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich.

Europe’s Largest Cannabis Producer Strikes Swiss-UK Deal

The international cannabis community continues to become more integrated as nation after nation establishes federal regulations....

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 10, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich.

Europe’s $318 Billion CBD Market Poised for 400% Boom Through 2023

Cannabis legalization typically takes a series of baby steps and then giant leaps depending on the location. Progressive states in the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 9, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich.

Meet the Cannabis CBD Companies of Switzerland

Starting in 2016, Switzerland approved cannabis flowers and products for tobacco cessation or as a tobacco substitute. The catch is that...

Written by ICBC Staff on May 8, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

Don’t Miss ICBC Zurich and Cannatrade! One Week Away!

Big things are happening for the cannabis community in Europe and around the world, and Switzerland is no different! While the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 7, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Politics.

Could Switzerland Lead Europe On Recreational Cannabis Trials?

There has been a great deal of speculation about what the “Swiss exemption” might do to spur cannabis reform in Europe. There...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 6, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Luxembourg Poised to Lead Europe Toward Cannabis Legalization in 2020

As cannabis-friendly locales in Amsterdam and the Netherlands have helped change the European (and global) culture towards cannabis,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 3, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich.

Canadian Cannabis Giant Makes a Huge Investment in Europe

The global cannabis community is growing closer and closer, and the International Cannabis Business Conference has had a front row seat...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 2, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Zurich, Cultural, Politics.

ICBC Zurich and CannaTrade Two Weeks Away!

Switzerland has a long history as a drug policy pioneer and even allowed “grey market” cannabis sales in recent history...