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In December, the Liberals signalled an 'intent to explore' a potential switch to a national excise stamp for licensed cannabis products, but the looming election is threatening to extinguish the industry's hopes of receiving that small amount of relief. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 5, 2023
Demonstrators gather for a 4/20 rally on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 5, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 5, 2023
Demonstrators gather for a 4/20 rally on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
As with so many other times government has been involved in trying to regulate an industry in the ‘public good,’ it failed to take into account the problems that might arise from the legalization of cannabis, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by David Gabrić
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
As with so many other times government has been involved in trying to regulate an industry in the ‘public good,’ it failed to take into account the problems that might arise from the legalization of cannabis, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by David Gabrić
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 19, 2022
Prior to the legalization of marijuana in 2018, pot smokers made a yearly pilgrimage to Parliament Hill each April 20 for an annual '4/20' celebration and protest against the federal government's criminalization of marijuana possession. In the years since advocates have called on Ottawa to do more to suspend the criminal convictions of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 19, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 19, 2022
Prior to the legalization of marijuana in 2018, pot smokers made a yearly pilgrimage to Parliament Hill each April 20 for an annual '4/20' celebration and protest against the federal government's criminalization of marijuana possession. In the years since advocates have called on Ottawa to do more to suspend the criminal convictions of Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 10, 2022
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his Oct. 3 cartoon for The Hill Times depicting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the lead in the 1976 horror film, "The Omen," directed by Richard Donner and written by David Seltzer. Photograph, image courtesy of Twitter
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 10, 2022
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 10, 2022
Canadian artist and political cartoonist Michael de Adder, left, and his Oct. 3 cartoon for The Hill Times depicting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the lead in the 1976 horror film, "The Omen," directed by Richard Donner and written by David Seltzer. Photograph, image courtesy of Twitter
Opinion | BY NDP MP DON DAVIES | January 22, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Liberal MP Bill Blair, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada. Bill Blair announce launched a public consultation on the proposed regulatory approach for the proposed Cannabis Act on Nov. 21, 2017. When the Liberals promised Canadians cannabis legalization in the last election, Canadians understood legalization to mean the end of criminalization, the end of stigmatization, and the end of the prohibitionist approach to cannabis, writes Don Davies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP DON DAVIES | January 22, 2018
Opinion | BY NDP MP DON DAVIES | January 22, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Liberal MP Bill Blair, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada. Bill Blair announce launched a public consultation on the proposed regulatory approach for the proposed Cannabis Act on Nov. 21, 2017. When the Liberals promised Canadians cannabis legalization in the last election, Canadians understood legalization to mean the end of criminalization, the end of stigmatization, and the end of the prohibitionist approach to cannabis, writes Don Davies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY OYEDEJI AYONRINDE | January 22, 2018
Frequent or daily use of cannabis from a young age is strongly discouraged below 21 years, particularly if there is a history of psychosis if the THC content is greater than your age, you’re taking greater risk with your mental health, writes Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY OYEDEJI AYONRINDE | January 22, 2018
Opinion | BY OYEDEJI AYONRINDE | January 22, 2018
Frequent or daily use of cannabis from a young age is strongly discouraged below 21 years, particularly if there is a history of psychosis if the THC content is greater than your age, you’re taking greater risk with your mental health, writes Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 22, 2018
Cannabis, the 2017 4/20 rally pictured, is set to become legalized this summer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently said. The Hill Time file photograph
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 22, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 22, 2018
Cannabis, the 2017 4/20 rally pictured, is set to become legalized this summer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently said. The Hill Time file photograph
Opinion | BY AKWASI OWUSU-BEMPAH | January 22, 2018
The federal government also recently announced a plan to spur a 'diverse and competitive' industry by establishing different tiers of licences required for participation in the legal market, writes Akwasi Owusu-Bempah. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY AKWASI OWUSU-BEMPAH | January 22, 2018
Opinion | BY AKWASI OWUSU-BEMPAH | January 22, 2018
The federal government also recently announced a plan to spur a 'diverse and competitive' industry by establishing different tiers of licences required for participation in the legal market, writes Akwasi Owusu-Bempah. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY JENNY GERBASI | January 22, 2018
The federal commitment to legalize cannabis has always carried a federal responsibility to ensure all orders of government have the tools they need to follow through. So if cannabis revenues start lower than hoped, or if local costs exceed FCM’s projections, Ottawa will need to find other ways to ensure those costs are covered. But the great advantage of revenue-sharing is the planning stability it offers all orders of government, writes Jenny Gerbasi. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY JENNY GERBASI | January 22, 2018
Opinion | BY JENNY GERBASI | January 22, 2018
The federal commitment to legalize cannabis has always carried a federal responsibility to ensure all orders of government have the tools they need to follow through. So if cannabis revenues start lower than hoped, or if local costs exceed FCM’s projections, Ottawa will need to find other ways to ensure those costs are covered. But the great advantage of revenue-sharing is the planning stability it offers all orders of government, writes Jenny Gerbasi. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 22, 2018
Health Canada has been tasked with overseeing cannabis producers under the federal government's marijuana legalization framework. A marijuana growing facility in Smith Falls, Ont. run by Tweed Inc., now Canopy Growth, is pictured. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 22, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | January 22, 2018
Health Canada has been tasked with overseeing cannabis producers under the federal government's marijuana legalization framework. A marijuana growing facility in Smith Falls, Ont. run by Tweed Inc., now Canopy Growth, is pictured. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY EMILY HAWS | January 22, 2018
Cannabis enthusiasts take part in 4/20 in Parliament Hill, an annual day in celebration of the plant. The government plans to legalize cannabis on July 1, 2018, but critics are concerned the spring 2018 implementation date for the national marijuana public education advertising campaign will not be enough time to educate the public of the risks. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY EMILY HAWS | January 22, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | January 22, 2018
Cannabis enthusiasts take part in 4/20 in Parliament Hill, an annual day in celebration of the plant. The government plans to legalize cannabis on July 1, 2018, but critics are concerned the spring 2018 implementation date for the national marijuana public education advertising campaign will not be enough time to educate the public of the risks. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | January 22, 2018
The problem is that growing cannabis indoors, in addition to being unnecessary, imposes a rather large climate impact. An astonishing amount of water and energy are required to grow cannabis indoors, writes Green Party leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times file photographi
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | January 22, 2018
Opinion | BY ELIZABETH MAY | January 22, 2018
The problem is that growing cannabis indoors, in addition to being unnecessary, imposes a rather large climate impact. An astonishing amount of water and energy are required to grow cannabis indoors, writes Green Party leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times file photographi
Opinion | January 8, 2018
Opinion | January 8, 2018
Opinion | January 8, 2018
Opinion | BY SENATOR ELAINE MCCOY | December 20, 2017
Senator Elaine McCoy says claims the Upper Chamber delays the passage of legislation are not borne out by facts. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SENATOR ELAINE MCCOY | December 20, 2017
Opinion | BY SENATOR ELAINE MCCOY | December 20, 2017
Senator Elaine McCoy says claims the Upper Chamber delays the passage of legislation are not borne out by facts. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SENATOR BETTY UNGER | December 20, 2017
A haze of marijuana smoke hangs over Parliament Hill on April 20, during the annual celebration of the drug on Hill's front lawn. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SENATOR BETTY UNGER | December 20, 2017
Opinion | BY SENATOR BETTY UNGER | December 20, 2017
A haze of marijuana smoke hangs over Parliament Hill on April 20, during the annual celebration of the drug on Hill's front lawn. The Hill Times file photograph