International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

Canada Set to Legalize Cannabis this Summer After Senate Vote

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 8, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

We knew that the Canadian Senate was set to vote on CA-45, the Cannabis Act, on June 7th, and while the measure was expected to pass, there’s always a twinge of fear that something might go wrong,...

STATES Act Would Move U.S. Cannabis Law Closer to Canada’s

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 7, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Today is a great day for cannabis legalization supporters in the United States and around the world as the long-awaited, marijuana law reform proposal spearheaded by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)...

Sign Up for Canopy Rivers’ Million Dollar Pitch Event by Tomorrow!

Written by ICBC Staff on June 6, 2018. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

The Canadian cannabis industry is booming and it is set to grow even more as analysts project a multi-billion dollar market that will rival the wine business. But the competition and regulatory...

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A Conversation with CBD Naturals® Founder Jared Berry

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 5, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

As we’ve seen cannabis go mainstream, the cannabidiol, known best as CBD, has gone even more mainstream as the cannabinoid’s medical benefits, and lack of psychoactive effect, have brought CBD...

ICBC Vancouver Early Bird Ticket Sales End Tomorrow!

Written by ICBC Staff on June 5, 2018. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

With the Canadian Senate set to vote on cannabis legalization this Thursday and licensed sales expected to begin in a few months, it is clear that the Canadian cannabis industry is about to boom beyond...

Canadian Senate Set to Vote on Cannabis Legalization Thursday

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

I’ll never forget the joy of seeing Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party earn control of the Canadian government in 2015 as the party became the first governing political party with legalization...

New Jersey’s Top Doctor Promotes Medical Cannabis Program

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 1, 2018. Posted in ICBC Portland, ICBC Vancouver, Medical.

Many of medical cannabis’ medicinal benefits cannot be disputed at this point. Can anyone honestly deny that cannabis can help patients to combat nausea and increase their appetite? With the current...

Germany Still Set to Be Biggest Importer of Canadian Cannabis

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Medical.

Everyone paying attention to the international cannabis business industry knows that Canadian companies have been leading the global marketplace, thanks to a pioneering nationwide medical legalization...

Global March Continues as Canopy Growth Moves Into Africa

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

It’s become a cliche to mention how we are all connected on this earth and that our world continues to get smaller thanks to technology, but it’s the truth, and the cannabis industry is...