Policy Archives - Page 13 of 17 - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Prime Minister Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Predicts Busy Year For Domestic Cannabis Industry

The Caribbean region has long been home to a vibrant cannabis community. Jamaica is likely the first Caribbean nation that comes to mind...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Far More Britons Want Cannabis Laws Loosened Compared To Tightened

Cannabis policy discussions in London have made considerable headlines in recent weeks, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan currently in...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

New Zealand Justice Minister Throws Cold Water On Cannabis Reform Hopes

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to issue pardons to people convicted of a federal cannabis possession...

Written by Alex Rogers on October 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Europe’s Most Cannabis-Friendly Country

Not long ago, just the mention of the words ‘Europe’ and ‘cannabis’ conjured up one name and image only –...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

Research Nature Institute Bringing Cannabis Healthcare Seminar To University Of Ljubljana

The cannabis plant is arguably the most helpful plant on earth, especially when it comes to wellness benefits. Cannabis, and the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Federal Court Of Justice Upholds CBD Flower Convictions

Germany’s Federal Court of Justice issued a decision this week that could have potentially huge ramifications for the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Argentina Issues First-Ever Domestic Cannabis Production License

The battle to legalize medical cannabis in Argentina has been waged for several years now. Argentina initially passed a medical cannabis...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

President Of Colombia Applauds U.S. Cannabis Pardon Announcement

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to pardon people convicted of federal cannabis possession charges. It is...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 11, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Will Brittney Griner Get A Fair Appeal To Her Cannabis Possession Conviction?

Back in February of this year international basketball superstar Brittney Griner was arrested at an airport in Russia for cannabis...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 11, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Morocco Government Issues Ten Permits For Cannabis Production

Morocco first adopted its current medical cannabis policy last year. The 2021 measure authorized the legal production of cannabis for...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Poll Finds Majority Support For Medical Cannabis Legalization In Singapore

Singapore is currently home to some of the worst cannabis laws on earth. As proof of that, consider the fact that people can still be...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

What Does Joe Biden’s Announcement Mean For The International Cannabis Industry?

United States President Joe Biden made a big announcement today regarding federal cannabis policy, indicating that he is issuing a pardon...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

London Mayor Still To Pursue Cannabis Reform Despite Political Pushback

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies in...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Switzerland’s Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program To Expand To Geneva

Switzerland is following in Denmark’s footsteps by launching its first adult-use cannabis commerce pilot program. A little over two...

Written by Johnny Green on October 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

The emerging cannabis industry is now legal in more places in Europe than at any other point in time since the dawn of prohibition, and...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Former President Of Mexico Says Legalization Will ‘Pull The Rug Out From Under The Cartels’

In late 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that collectively overturned the country’s prohibition on...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Australia is home to an emerging cannabis industry, although cannabis laws vary from state to state throughout the country. The most...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Japan Health Panel Gives Mixed Cannabis Policy Recommendations

This week a Japanese health ministry panel issued cannabis policy recommendations, including a recommendation that Japan allow medical...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Says London Cannot Decriminalize Cannabis

Back in mid-May the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis policies. The ‘London...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

Sri Lanka may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis reform and the emerging cannabis industry, however, the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023

When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right now....

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Activists Planning Legal Action To Fully Legalize South Africa’s Cannabis Industry

Cannabis activism and advocacy can come in many forms. I have worked to reform cannabis laws for many years now and have helped promote...

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 25, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Nearly 10% Of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Engage In Home Cultivation

Cultivating your own cannabis can provide many benefits, with one of the most obvious benefits being cost savings. If someone is...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

New Zealand Approves Sale Of Domestic Cannabis Products

The island nation has relied on exports to treat patients so far. Allowing the dispensation of domestically cultivated cannabis will help...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Government Of Canada Launches Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada became the second country on earth to pass an adult-use legalization measure back in 2018, and still remains the only G-7 country...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

University Of Sydney To Offer Free Cannabis Testing

The University of Sydney is launching a fairly robust study in an attempt to, as the university describes it, “investigate cannabis...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Hong Kong Goes Backwards On CBD Policy

Hong Kong is planning on banning all cannabidiol (CBD) products, with the ban expected to go into effect in 2023. Will banning CBD really...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Success Of Bahamas Cannabis Industry Hinges On Banking Acceptance Says AG

The Bahamas are located in the Caribbean which is a region that is seeing increased cannabis industry activity, and for good reason....

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 20, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Scenes From German Cannabis Legalization In Progress

The German government is clearly moving forward with plans to legalize the plant. A delegation of Bundestag members is currently touring...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 20, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Going Back Is Not An Option: From Germany To Thailand, Lawmakers Realize Cannabis Legalization Is On Horizon

In the last week, government officials from both Germany and Thailand have echoed a similar sentiment In every movement, there comes a...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Committee Approves Cannabis Regulation Measure In Colombia

The cannabis industry is on the move at the global level, and there are few places on earth where that is as evident as in Colombia. The...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Domestic Cannabis Is Finally Coming To New Zealand

New Zealand nearly became the third country to pass an adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2020. The referendum measure...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

BDSA Forecasts $57 Billion Cannabis Market By 2026

A new report from BDSA, an international cannabis industry data company, was published this week which provided new projections and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Prohibiting International Athletes From Consuming Cannabis Is Ridiculous

Earlier this week news surfaced that the World Anti-Doping Agency will be likely be keeping cannabis on its list of banned substances....

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Switzerland Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed By ‘Quality Issues’

Switzerland has worked to launch a pilot adult-use cannabis program in various jurisdictions, including in Basel where the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Prohibition Treaties Will Not Stop Cannabis Legalization In Germany

I have helped work on cannabis reform efforts since the late 1990s when medical cannabis reform initiatives were being heavily pursued on...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Is The Biden White House Waiting On Germany To Move Ahead On Recreational Reform?

The US president is putting off further conversation about American cannabis reform until after the mid-terms. Is he waiting for Germany...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Members Of German Bundestag Travel To North America To Examine Cannabis Legalization

Eight members of the Bundestag’s Health Committee head to North America to educate themselves about how reform works in both...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Political Clashes Over Legalization Continue From Bavarian Politicians

Lawyers for the Bundestag Scientific Service of the Bundestag issue analysis of cannabis legalization, claiming it violates EU law...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

CSU Critiques Of Traffic Coalition Plan To Legalize Cannabis Meets Wide Mockery

CSU leader Markus Söder and Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach trade barbs over current government drug policy – which...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

People In London Support Cannabis Decriminalization By Wide Margin

Back in May we reported that London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that a commission would be launched to explore, among other things,...

Written by Johnny Green on September 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Poll: More Than 60 Percent Support Cannabis Legalization

Germany is in the midst of a cannabis legalization effort that is more complicated and robust than anything that has ever occurred since...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Attend CanEx Jamaica Business Conference And Expo September 15-17th, 2022

The fifth installment of CanEx Business Conference and Expo is taking place in Montego Bay, Jamaica from September 15-17, 2022....

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Liz Truss Makes It Clear Where She Stands On Cannabis Policy

Cannabis reform is one of the most popular political issues on earth right now, particularly in North America and Europe. At a time when...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Insurers Begin To Take New Tact On Medical Cannabis

AOK has begun a new program with German Society for Pain Medicine to decrease approval complexity, while Barmer has just issued a new...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta Has Not Issued Any Licenses To Cannabis Associations And Clubs

Eight months after the new rules on cannabis use came into effect, the government has failed to issue a single license allowing such...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

New Academic Study Links Cannabis Legalization To Decreasing Pharma Profits

The study, published in a non-profit, peer reviewed journal, is the strongest evidence yet that the legalization of cannabis directly...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Panama’s President Approves Executive Decree Regulating Domestic Cannabis Industry

Laurentino Cortizo approved Law 242 at an executive level to move the now legalized industry forward from legislative bill to on the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Medical Cannabis Patients Deserve To Cultivate Their Own Medicine

Having safe access to effective medications is something that should be a fundamental right. Unfortunately, as many medical cannabis...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

63% Of Colombians Support A Sales Tax On Cannabis Products According To Survey

Colombia has served as ground zero for the war on drugs in many ways for many years, largely due to the nation’s cocaine...