Marijuana Legalization Is Linked To ‘Significant Reductions’ In Opioid Overdoses, Federally Funded Study Finds

States that legalize medical or recreational marijuana see “significant reductions” in opioid overdoses among adults with employer-sponsored health insurance—indicating that a “substitution” effect may be at play—according to a new federally funded study.

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.