This week, StratCann focused on the current and future state of outdoor cannabis cultivation in Canada, highlighting how former President Donald Trump’s trade policies are affecting Canadian cannabis supply chains.
In a notable legal decision, a British Columbia court ruled that a man’s legal home-grow of cannabis did not invalidate his home insurance. Additionally, the TRYGG Collective successfully acquired Tricanna Industries through a reverse takeover (RTO).
Researchers at Langara College in Vancouver are on a mission to find the best pre-roll in Canada, while Aurora has announced advancements in developing powdery mildew resistance for cannabis plants. A recent report from CCX indicated that cannabis flower prices continued to rise in February.
In law enforcement, police in Ontario closed an unlicensed cannabis shop in Windsor. Furthermore, a call regarding a home invasion in Ontario led to the seizure of thousands of cannabis plants.
On the financial front, Auxly and SNDL both released their Q4 2024 results, while High Tide shared its Q1 2025 performance. Additionally, we profiled Ontario micro producer Unit 15, discussing the strategies that contribute to their success.
In other cannabis-related news, Health Canada published two new excise duty memorandums: EDM6-3, which covers the imposition and payment of duty on cannabis products, and EDM6-1, which provides general information on the possession, sale, and distribution of cannabis products, along with details about the cannabis stamping regime.
The Ontario Court of Justice has clarified the definition of “export” under the federal Cannabis Act. Cannabis NB recently held its annual Cannabis Expo on March 15, and video footage of the event is now available.
A research team from the University of Toronto is seeking volunteers from Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario to assess the long-term effects of cannabis on oral health, especially among Indigenous populations. This study is funded by a $1.5 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
In the United States, Gaize, a company specializing in impairment detection technology, is partnering with the University of Saskatchewan to evaluate how cannabis edibles affect driving skills.
Retail cannabis sales saw a predictable decline in January following a record high in December, although sales were still up compared to January 2024 figures.
Manitoba Harvest, a hemp foods company owned by Tilray Brands Inc., announced that its new Superseed Snack Clusters are now available exclusively at select Whole Foods Market locations in the US.
In a significant law enforcement action, the Langley RCMP in British Columbia seized 8 kilograms of various cannabis products, including flower, extracts, and edibles, alongside illicit substances like fentanyl and cocaine.
Revenue officers at Shannon Airport in Ireland also made headlines by seizing approximately 40 kilograms of cannabis in vacuum-sealed packages from a flight that originated in Toronto.
Internationally, Luxembourg has relaxed restrictions on recreational cannabis, allowing individuals to grow up to four plants per household. Despite this, only 11.5% of recent cannabis users in Luxembourg report having started growing cannabis after it became legal.
France is moving towards legalizing medical cannabis, although it may take several months for the European Commission to approve the necessary regulations. The French High Health Authority (HAS) will subsequently determine how medical cannabis could be incorporated into public health insurance coverage.
In Texas, Senate Bill 3 aims to ban all forms of intoxicating THC, including Delta 8 and Delta 9, while also prohibiting the retail sale of any cannabinoid in the state, with exceptions for CBD and CBG.
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