Back in March the United States Food and Drug Administration initially requested input from the public regarding international cannabis policy. The public input was meant to help the U.S. Department...
US Cannabis Legalization: Sparking A Wave Of Liberalization Abroad
Written by ICBC Staff on . Posted in Business, Politics.
By: David Wenger In the United States, we are seeing unprecedented momentum toward legalization of cannabis. 2019 has been a historic year for reform at the federal and state levels. As the US moves...
California’s Top Cannabis Regulator To Speak At The Upcoming International Cannabis Business Conference In Vancouver
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in ICBC Vancouver.
California is a pioneer when it comes to cannabis policy. It was the first state in the country to legalize cannabis for medical use when California voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996. The legalization...
Rule Change Allows Cannabis Packaging To Be Recycled At B.C. Stores
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.
The emerging legal cannabis industry is facing a huge sustainability dilemma involving cannabis packaging. Packaging requirements in legal cannabis markets such as Canada are significant, and according...
Total Jobs In Canada’s Cannabis Industry Has Nearly Quadrupled In The Past Year
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.
One very large benefit to reforming cannabis laws and implementing a regulated cannabis industry is the creation of jobs. Unlike many other industries, the cannabis industry can operate in virtually...
Cannabis Import/Export Regulations Are Coming To Jamaica Soon
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Business.
Jamaica has a long and rich history with the cannabis plant. Cannabis has been a part of Jamaica’s culture for many decades and has been a driving force for the Caribbean island nation’s...
The Race To Conquer Cannabis Europe
Written by Randy Smith on . Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.
Author: Marguerite Arnold Canadian canna-businesses have had a giant head start, but they do not have a monopoly on international cannabis supply or the supply chain. And competition is on the horizon...
ICBC is one of the top cannabis events in the world, according to Entrepreneur Magazine
Written by Randy Smith on . Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.
ICBC is one of the top cannabis events in the world, according to Entrepreneur Magazine Green Entrepreneur, the cannabis-focused division of Entrepreneur Magazine, has named the International...
Luxembourg on Track Legalize by 2022
Written by Randy Smith on . Posted in Policy.
Written By: Marguerite Arnold Luxembourg Throws Down Gauntlet On European Cannabis Legalization Luxembourg is going to disrupt the European cannabis industry. This summer, Luxembourg ‘s Health...