Drug convictions no obstacle to becoming licensed cannabis dealer in Canada

Canadians with past drug convictions are still eligible to become federally licensed cannabis dealers under Ottawa’s regulatory system, according to the Department of Health.

Health Canada Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to Industrial Hemp Regulations

Health Canada is looking to streamline aspects of the nation’s industrial hemp regulations as part of the government’s red tape reduction efforts.

In a Notice of Intent posted on May 15, 2026, the federal health agency called for interested parties to provide feedback on potential amendments to the Industrial Hemp Regulations (IHR).

Colombian Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Marijuana

Lawmakers in Colombia have advanced a bill to legalize marijuana through its first step in the legislative process.

The First Committee of the House of Representatives approved the measure from Rep. Alejandro Ocampo on Tuesday, sending it to the full chamber for consideration. If approved there, the legislation would then go to the Senate for two additional votes.

Israeli ‘turbo cannabis’ breakthrough could reshape medical marijuana industry

Company from Kibbutz Ruhama has developed medical cannabis seeds that produce nearly 20 times more yield, making it one of just four companies worldwide to do so, led by Dr. Silit Lazare, whose mother’s cancer battle inspired the breakthrough