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Mar 5, 2026 CBD-Dominant Cannabis Products Provide Significant Anxiety Relief
Daily cannabis use – and the use of CBD-dominant cannabis products especially – is associated with decreases in anxiety, according to observational data published in the International Journal of Research and Public Health.



Mar 5, 2026 I Followed a Secret Shopper Into Dispensaries. Here’s What They Don’t Want You to See.
Dispensaries and cannabis brands are increasingly borrowing a page from mainstream retail by using secret shoppers to evaluate the in-store experience. Secret shoppers enter a store like any other customer, make a purchase, and observe how staff perform, without employees knowing they’re being evaluated.

Mar 5, 2026 Ontario Labour Arbitration Decision Shows Proving Cannabis Impairment Is Key to Upholding Termination
A recent Ontario labour arbitration decision provides helpful guidance for employers managing cannabis use in safety-sensitive workplaces. In MSC Toronto o/a Continuous Colour Coat Limited v United Steelworkers Local 3950-65, the arbitrator concluded that the employee had consumed cannabis during his lunch break and returned to work contrary to company policy. However, while the policy breach was established, the employer did not adduce sufficient evidence to prove observable impairment. As a result, and taking into account the employee’s nine years of service, the termination was set aside and substituted with a three-month unpaid suspension.

Mar 4, 2026 Cannabis industry launches organization to further US policy changes with members from US, Canada
In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s December 2025 executive order relating to the possible rescheduling of cannabis in the US, a new advocacy group has formed to push for policy changes that will benefit the cannabis industry.

The goal of the newly-launched National Compassionate Care Council (NCCC) is to build a bridge between cannabis product manufacturers, the medical cannabis community, and the mainstream federal healthcare system. The council will inform and advise on a reform agenda for cannabis policy that creates a sustainable and legal marketplace for medicinal cannabis driven by data and research, while acting as a go-to resource for policymakers and regulators as they craft reforms, ensuring that the integration of these treatments prioritizes science, standardized dosing, and patient safety.

Mar 4, 2026 Oklahoma Could Extend Moratorium on Licensing New Marijuana Businesses
Oklahoma lawmakers are weighing another extension of the state's pause on issuing new medical cannabis business licenses, a move that could also lead to a long-term limit on the number of grow operations once the freeze is lifted.

Mar 4, 2026 Texas Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure
Texas voters have approved a marijuana legalization question that appeared on the state’s Democratic primary ballot.

As part of the primary election on Tuesday, each major party was able to place several non-binding propositions on the ballot that allow voters show how they feel on key issues.

Mar 4, 2026 Hemp THC Drinks Are Exploding. Here’s Why the Alcohol Lobby Is Panicking.
Big liquor is against it, and even some cannabis advocates are cool toward hemp=based THC - but that's not stopping growth.

If you happen to stop by for a concert at the United Center in Chicago, you can now catch a marijuana-like buzz by purchasing a hemp-based drink with 5 milligrams of THC for about the cost of a beer at the massive 20,000-seat arena, one of the largest indoor venues in the region.

Mar 4, 2026 Canada continued to supply bulk of German medical cannabis imports in 2025
Germany imported 201,094 kg of cannabis in 2025, more than doubling the previous year’s 72,850 kg.

The newest figures from Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) show the continued and rapid growth of the country’s medical cannabis program, which has continued to rely on imports from countries like Canada. (h/t Alfredo Pascual)



Mar 4, 2026 India: Ex-Navy official held with 1.2 kg ganja, 10 cannabis plants in Kerala
A 37-year-old retired Navy officer was arrested after 1.2 kg of ganja and 10 cannabis plants were allegedly seized from his house in this coastal district of Kerala, Excise officials said on Wednesday.

Mar 4, 2026 'We're rising up,' says Mi'kmaw leader as RCMP raid cannabis storefronts
RCMP conducted inspections at five cannabis storefronts in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, seizing products and issuing tickets.

Officers carried out the activity at businesses located in Eskasoni First Nation, Potlotek First Nation, Paqtnkek First Nation, Waycobah First Nation and Digby, police said in a news release.

Mar 3, 2026 Canadian LP Aurora Cannabis is now 'solely' a medical company
Aurora Cannabis is exiting the adult-use cannabis market to focus "solely" on global opportunities in medical marijuana, company Chief Financial Officer Simona King said Monday.

Mar 3, 2026 Gun Ownership Case Before US Supreme Court Triggers Unusual Alliances
Two issues that rarely share political ground are now colliding at the highest court in the country. Firearm rights and marijuana policy have each reshaped U.S. law and politics over the past few decades. Recently, they met in a Supreme Court case that has produced an unexpected mix of allies and opponents.

Mar 2, 2026 What Employers Should Know About the Proposed Easing of Federal Cannabis Laws
Cannabis remains listed as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a category reserved for drugs considered to have a high likelihood of misuse and no recognized medical purpose. That designation has shaped federal drug policy for decades and continues to influence workplace rules across the country.

Mar 2, 2026 Cannabis industry contributes nearly $11.6 billion to Canada’s 2025 GDP
Canada's cannabis industry contributed nearly $11.6 billion to Canada's GDP in 2025, led by the cultivation and processing side of the industry.

Mar 2, 2026 Cannabis Sales Remained Weak in February
Cannabis sales decreased 3.6% sequentially in February. Adjusted for the fewer number of days, sales rose sequentially by 6.7% on a per-day basis. In this review, we share the results by state, beginning with the western markets and then concluding with the eastern markets. In total, BDSA estimates that sales across the 15 markets totaled $1.99 billion during February, which was up 2.7% from a year ago.

Mar 2, 2026 New Trump tariffs create more chaos for cannabis operators
The cannabis industry is no stranger to tackling complex regulatory challenges, but the latest wave of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has introduced a new level of uncertainty that's rippling across the supply chain.

Mar 2, 2026 Origins of THC, CBD and CBC in cannabis revealed
Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis acquired the ability to produce these cannabinoids. In the process, they also developed enzymes that show promise for the biotechnological production of cannabinoids for medicinal applications.

Mar 2, 2026 Uruguay considers legalizing cannabis sales to tourists
Uruguay's Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA) is evaluating the implementation of mechanisms that would allow legal access to regulated marijuana for non-resident foreigners, including tourists, students, and temporary workers , with the aim of expanding the user base and reducing reliance on the illegal market.

Mar 2, 2026 Germany: Cannabis regulations under scrutiny
A petition on cannabis regulations was submitted on July 17, 2025, shortly after the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) presented the draft bill for the revised Medical Cannabis Act (MedCanG ). The draft bill proposes a ban on the shipment of cannabis flowers and requires a doctor's consultation for prescriptions. Henning Todt's petition opposes this and has garnered nearly 60,000 signatures.

Mar 2, 2026 Ghana officially launches medicinal cannabis cultivation program
Ghana has launched a tightly regulated program for cultivating low-THC cannabis, opening opportunities in medicinal and industrial applications while strictly prohibiting recreational use.

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