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Cannabis to treat cancer

Cannabis to treat cancer

23 April 2025Research

Researchers at the Whole Health Oncology Institute, in collaboration with the Chopra Foundation in the USA, have carried out a meta-analysis of thousands of studies devoted to medical cannabis. Their work reveals overwhelming scientific support for the potential of cannabis not only to relieve cancer-related symptoms, but also to slow, or even counteract, the progression of the disease itself.

Majority of Canadians support the cannabis industry

Majority of Canadians support the cannabis industry

16 April 2025Canada

According to a survey conducted by Abacus Data, 64% of Canadians want the federal government to take steps to better support the cannabis industry and secure its economic future.

Israel wants to impose 165% tariffs

Israel wants to impose 165% tariffs

11 April 2025International

Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry has announced that he would like to impose tariffs of up to 165% on Canadian cannabis for the next four years. However, this decision has not yet been approved by the Knesset Finance Committee and Minister of Finance.

Cannabis and sleep

Cannabis and sleep

8 April 2025Daily news

Medical cannabis is more effective than prescription and over-the-counter sleeping pills in relieving sleep disorders, according to a survey of 1,000 patients. According to the survey results, nearly 70% of patients said that cannabis was a better sleep aid than prescription sleeping pills, and over 90% said that medical cannabis was more effective than over-the-counter sleeping pills.

Results of the largest longitudinal study on medical cannabis

Results of the largest longitudinal study on medical cannabis

4 April 2025International

A study led by the University of Sydney, one of the world's largest longitudinal clinical trials of medical cannabis, has demonstrated clinically significant improvements in the quality of life of patients and those suffering from chronic illnesses.

Decline in consumption among 12- to 18-year-olds

Decline in consumption among 12- to 18-year-olds

26 March 2025Daily news

The proportion of young people aged 12-18 who have used cannabis is at its lowest in 25 years, according to a McCreary Society survey of British Columbian youth, dropping from 25% in 2018 to 22% in 2023.

France moves towards widespread use of medical cannabis

France moves towards widespread use of medical cannabis

20 March 2025Europe

The French Ministry of Health has confirmed that it has notified the European Commission of three regulatory texts defining the framework for the production and authorization of cannabis for medical use, and has ratified the extension of the current experiment until March 31, 2026.

Japan authorizes cannabis-based medicines

Japan authorizes cannabis-based medicines

8 December 2023International

The Japanese parliament has passed a law authorizing cannabis-based medicines. However, the government took advantage of this legislative reform to toughen penalties against recreational cannabis.

Ohio legalizes cannabis

Ohio legalizes cannabis

8 November 2023Unites States

Ohio becomes the 24th U.S. state to legalize cannabis, which means that 53% of the country's population now has access to cannabis. However, it remains illegal at federal level.

Expected increase in exports

Expected increase in exports

25 October 2023Daily news

In the face of today's challenges, Canadian producers are increasingly looking to exporting their cannabis. In fact, according to Health Canada, cannabis exports are set to increase significantly in 2023-2023, with over a thousand applications already submitted.

Publication of the Expert Panel's first report

Publication of the Expert Panel's first report

10 October 2023Canada

The first report of the Expert Panel on the Legalization of Cannabis has been published and is now available.

European Pharmacopoeia to include cannabis flower

European Pharmacopoeia to include cannabis flower

6 October 2023Europe

A monograph on cannabis flower will be included in the European Pharmacopoeia. "This will have no legal impact in Canada, but will be very important for export to Europe (...) It is a list of tests that must be carried out on the product and acceptable limits that must be applied," explains Hubert Marceau of PhytoChemia Laboratories.