The 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey provides important insights into Canadians’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours on cannabis use Ottawa – The Government of Canada collects data to better understand how Canadians view and use cannabis. Through this data, we can better monitor Canada’s national framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis under the Cannabis Act. Health Canada published …
Health Canada finalizes amendments on cannabis research, testing
Ottawa – Health Canada announced that amendments to the Cannabis Act and its regulations concerning cannabis research and testing, and cannabis beverages have been approved and are now in force as of December 2, 2022. A copy of the final regulations, as well as the Regulatory Impact and Analysis Statement is expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on December 21, …
4th anniversary of legalization of Cannabis in Canada
Ottawa – Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health issued the following statement about the Cannabis Act: On this day in 2018, the Cannabis Act came into force, putting in place a new, strictly regulated framework for controlling the sale, possession, production and distribution of legalized and regulated cannabis for non-medical purposes. Since this …
CBSA-RCMP joint investigation leads to prohibited firearms seizure
London – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to keeping communities safe from prohibited firearms. In late July 2022, CBSA border services officers working at the Vancouver International Airport Air Cargo Operation intercepted a parcel containing a gun barrel attachment (also known as a solvent trap). These can readily be used …