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The Petition to Nix the Tax on Medical Pot in Canada
In the grand scheme that is marijuana legalization, there is a waterfall of red tape and bureaucracy that puts Niagara Falls to shame. This comes in the form of permits, tax reforms, amendments, and other items that would make any non-lawyer turn into a narcoleptic. Some of these reforms, however, are quite important as they […] Thanks to marijuana.com
A Woman’s Place is in the Cannabis Industry
Like many unfortunate realities in society today, too much of the time women are highly underestimated by the private and public sectors. Their struggle continues for acceptance in various positions as they strive for equal rights in the workplace. To help level the playing field, some organizations offer assistance in finding quality employment, sparking entrepreneurship […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Canada: The World’s Next Marijuana Marketplace
Australia does not exist at the forefront Canada’s collective mindset. For Canadians who haven’t traveled to the land down under, knowledge of this part of the world is limited to a few antiquated stereotypes like boxing kangaroos and Crocodile Dundee. What Canadians and the rest of the planet may not realize is that Australia is […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Revolution and Evolution with Dana Larsen
In the battlefield that is the legalization of marijuana around the world, there are those of us who support it by going to rallies, writing about it on the internet, and doing whatever we can to normalize Mary Jane for the general population. Then there are the mavericks, the ones who take chances, the men […]
Canada’s Historic Pot Commercial
For the first time in history, the cannabis industry in Canada has released a TV commercial advertising the high-quality bud for which the Great White North is known. This one minute spot promotes British Columbia and touts the many qualities of the region, including world class skiing and incredible natural beauty. It then talks about […]
Canada’s Health Minister Will Not Appeal Homegrown Medicine Ruling
Sparking concerns this was only a temporary victory, Canada’s Health Minister Jane Philpott declared the federal government currently has no intention of appealing a 2016 federal court ruling, which declared patients have a right to cultivate their own medicinal cannabis. Informing cbc.com, “The Federal Court’s concern was that under the current legislation … medical marijuana was […]
The Process of Pot
When Justin Trudeau was first elected with a huge majority in October 2015, becoming Canada’s second youngest Prime Minister, one of his main campaign promises was to make marijuana a legal recreational substance, available to the large population who currently get it on the black market. The intent is to stamp out the ‘dealers’ and […]
World Cannabis Conference: Spannabis 2016 Cultivates Networking and Knowledge
Move over Cannabis Cup and, heads up Seattle Hempfest – Europe’s largest legal cannabis centric festival is about to light up Barcelona, Spain. Running March 11 through the 13th, Spain’s Spannabis (a.k.a. World Cannabis Conference) looks to cultivate a greater understanding of this valuable plant and its life-saving compounds. First germinated in 2002, this 13th offering […]
Top Official Hints Mexico Could Legalize Medical Marijuana
A growing number of developments point to the increasing possibility that Mexico could soon pass legislation allowing the medical use of marijuana. “There seems to be a majority opinion, even at international level, about its therapeutic benefits,” Miguel Angel Osorio Chong, the country’s secretary of the interior, said on Tuesday. The high-ranking cabinet member made the […]
Mexican Senate President: Marijuana Law Reform a Priority
Mexico’s Senate president says passing marijuana reform bills into law will be a priority in the new Congressional session starting next month. According to reports, Roberto Gil Zuarth told journalists at a briefing that he expects his colleagues to enact legislation allowing the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The Senate leader is also optimistic about setting up mechanisms that could lead to […]