The Pros and Cons of Indoor Grow vs. Outdoor Grow

Indoor grow or outdoor grow – which one should I use for my cannabis business? This question certainly comes up frequently in the cannabis industry and often provokes a debate amongst professionals and subject matter experts. When it comes to cannabis, there’s no such thing as the “best” way to grow. There are many factors

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What should I know about Preventive Control Plans in the cannabis industry?

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Under the Cannabis Regulations, anyone who holds a licence for processing (standard or micro) and conducts activities in relation to cannabis extracts or edible cannabis must prepare, retain, maintain and implement a written Preventive Control Plan (PCP) for any activity they conduct in respect of the cannabis or anything that will be used as an

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10 GPP Considerations For Building Out Your Cannabis Facility

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So, you’re interested in starting a cannabis business and you’ve secured a facility for your operations. You might now be asking yourself, “What’s next?”. While there are still quite a few steps before you are up and running, obtaining a cannabis licence from Health Canada is a big one. A major part of the application

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Canada’s Cannabis Retail Landscape – One Year After the First Legal Retail Store

It’s been one year since the first legal cannabis retail store opened its doors in Canada. To provide an overview of the first year of legal cannabis, Statistics Canada has released a paper describing recent trends in the retail cannabis sector, highlighting the role that accessibility, online sales and wholesaler retail sales have played in

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Ontario Government Opens Market For Private Cannabis Retail

On December 12, 2019, the Ontario Government announced its move to open the market for retail cannabis stores, beginning January 2020. By removing the temporary cap that was placed on the number of private cannabis stores in the province, the Government hopes consumers will be provided with greater choice, convenience and a safe, reliable supply

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GMP, GPP and GACP – How Do These Acronyms Benefit My Cannabis Business?

GMP, GPP and GACP are three acronyms you’ve probably seen before if you’re keeping up with the cannabis industry. They may only be a few letters long, but these three acronyms can make all the difference when it comes to compliance and producing a high-quality product that is safe for consumers. Before we tell you

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