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Canada: Former BC health minister Terry Lake to join growing marijuana company

B.C.’s former health minister, Terry Lake, is moving to the Ottawa area this weekend to become a vice-president of a “luxury” medical marijuana company that is poised for massive growth.

Australia: Tasmanian medicinal cannabis program opens

Tasmanians will have access to medicinal cannabis when the state government’s Controlled Access Scheme starts on Friday.

Canada: Canopy Growth sets its sights on expansion into New Brunswick

The facility is anticipated to be ready for licensing and production before the end of 2017.

Green gold: how China quietly grew into a cannabis superpower

Every year in April, Jiang Xingquan sets aside part of his farm in northern China to grow cannabis. 

Russian Bank Pioneers Find a New Kick: Marijuana

Two banking pioneers during Russia’s chaotic lurch toward capitalism a quarter century ago think they’ve finally found another emerging market that can give them the same buzz.

Belize’s Federal Government Introduces Legislation to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Cannabis

Prime Minister Dean Barrow and Belize’s federal government have introduced a piece of legislation that, if passed, would remove criminal consequences for anyone caught with 10 grams of marijuana or less.

UK: Lib Dems Under Vince Cable Still Want to Legalise Cannabis

Vince Cable says the Liberal Democrats will keep pushing for the legalisation of cannabis.

Marijuana oil proves itself in Mexico

Several creams and oils made using cannabidiol (CBD) are being publicized at the America Expoweed 2017 cannabis fair in Mexico City, at the same time that the Mexican government – for the first time – is providing treatment using cannabis-based products to 11 patients with serious illnesses such as epilepsy and cancer.

Canada can be a leader in medical cannabis trade

There are millions of people worldwide with chronic diseases and other medical conditions whose lives could be improved with better access to medical cannabis.

Growing Legalization of Cannabis Use in Many Regions Drives the Global Cannabis Testing Market Scrutinized in New Research

Cannabis Testing Market is driven by government initiatives, growing awareness about drug testing, growing legalization of cannabis use in many regions.


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