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Finance

Sun Life Financial to Add Medical Marijuana Option to Group Benefits Plans

The Toronto-based insurer said the move was influenced by rising interest from clients.

February 16, 2018

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Canadian Senate Deal on Cannabis Bill Timeline Means No Sales Before August

Now, Canadians probably can't expect to buy legal marijuana before early August.

February 16, 2018

Finance

Ontario Government Chooses Shopify To Run Online Cannabis Sales

More retail news is expected soon.

February 13, 2018

Finance

U.S. Tobacco Company Buys Majority Stake In Canadian Cannabis Grower

Alliance One International Inc. announced an equity position in Canada's Island Garden.

February 12, 2018

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Canada's Marijuana Legalization May Not Meet Government's July Goal

Provinces and territories have indicated they will need another eight to 12 weeks to prepare for retail sales once the legislation setting up a legal cannabis regime is given royal assent.

February 7, 2018

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Ontario Proposal to Allow Cannabis Consumption in Hotel Rooms Could Jump-Start Marijuana Tourism

The government has also asked for public comments on whether to allow cannabis lounges.

February 6, 2018

Agriculture Cannabis Grower

Canadian Universities, Colleges Expand Course Offerings for Careers in Marijuana Industry

Courses for those wanting to work in cannabis cover topics from growing the perfect crop to marketing with restrictive rules.

February 6, 2018

Distribution

British Columbia Unveils Legal Cannabis Plans: Marijuana To Be Sold in Standalone Government Stores

Legal marijuana will be sold in stores separately from liquor.

February 6, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Aphria Considering Selling Its U.S. Unit Amid Federal Crackdown on Marijuana in Legalized Cannabis States

Aphria said it was exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale, for its U.S. business, amid tightening enforcement of federal cannabis laws in the country.

February 2, 2018

Industry Headlines

Canadian Company Inventing Marijuana Beer Sees Surge in Funding Following Government Decision, Entry of Constellation Brands Into Industry

Province Brands recently announced the filing of a provisional patent around technology to create the "world's first beers brewed from the cannabis plant."

February 1, 2018

Mergers and Acquisitions

Aphria Buys Nuuvera for $670 Million as Cannabis Deals Heat Up

In Canada, another major acquisition signals significant consolidation in the cannabis market.

January 30, 2018

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Aurora Sky Receives Cultivation License from Health Canada

This is the second new Aurora Cannabis facility to receive a license in the last three months.

January 30, 2018