https://gowlingwlg.com/ecaapi/en-de/rss/resource?sector=CannabisGowling WLG Resources RSS Feed597d0561-5617-47cd-a7dd-9f43b0f01bb9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2026/gowling-wlg-advised-red-white-and-bloom-brandsOn June 8, 2026, Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Emblem Cannabis Corporation, acquired the business and operations of Ayurcann Inc. through a court supervised sale process under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z39317f16-8055-4ff3-8093-405eeeafc997https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/reports/2026/risky-businessGeopolitical volatility is no longer a background risk for business leaders. It is shaping strategy, investment and governance decisions in real time. Our latest report explores why resilience is becoming a defining leadership capability, and what organisations must do to move beyond reactive risk management in an era of permanent volatility.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zfa27054a-5fb9-4b6a-98e5-66bd172ebcf1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2025/understanding-eccta-what-is-the-reasonable-procedures-defence-and-how-does-it-affect-your-contractsAs of 1 September 2025, large UK companies face criminal liability under ECCTA for failing to prevent fraud by associated persons. Unlimited fines apply unless “reasonable procedures” exist. We explore how contract wording supports compliance, risk assessment, and government guidance.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z6cd8e497-1ec6-4d6a-977b-ba0f365df648https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2025/canada-supply-chain-update-no-2Public Safety Canada’s new guidance will shape this year’s compliance reporting under the Supply Chains Act (S-211). Our latest FAQ covers key takeaways and best practices.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z43155990-9f31-4254-9eca-362389131f2bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2024/sick-visits-to-conspicuously-ill-employeesIs your team battling an outbreak of insincere sick calls? Workplaces are seeing an increase in employees calling into work sick when they're not actually unwell, leading to a disrupt in productivity. Our latest insight details the effects of these dishonest calls, and the steps employers can take to minimise misleading sick leave.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z9a531670-053b-425b-86a2-a90c139d6adahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2024/anc-closes-sale-of-all-shares-to-simply-solventless-concentratesOn October 17, 2024, the owners of ANC Inc. successfully closed the sale of all of its shares to Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z2f66f635-f8cb-47bb-8cb3-1241d5b9d2achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/reports/2024/sustainability-report-2023Our new Sustainability report 'Let's take a closer look – accepting responsibility', looks at sharing activities and progress across our core ESG programmes, as well as future plans.Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z9e6bba89-826c-4381-9223-ce62ef0fe094https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2024/akanda-corp-announces-closing-of-the-sale-of-rpkOn April 1, 2024, Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) ("Akanda"), an international medical cannabis company, completed the transaction with SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for the sale of RPK, its indirect wholly-owned Portuguese subsidiary. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the definitive share purchase agreement, the cash purchase price is USD $2,000,000.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z49436825-9dcb-4bab-9ab2-cba8ea3a2f38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2024/innocan-closes-non-brokered-private-placementOn March 14, 2024, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) announced that it had closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering of units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,988,210.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Zca8a8849-c18a-4d2d-8289-6b8a98f5f23fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2024/supply-chain-transparency-reporting-begins-canadaThis is the first in a series of monthly articles to focus on S-211, examining its terms, its enforcement, best practices in compliance and reporting, and answering the many questions that arise as businesses and the federal government work to address the risks of forced labour and child labour in their operations and supply chains.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z6d16fa9f-732d-418e-b793-145794f85ddahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2024/red-white-bloom-closes-aleafia-transactionOn January 15, 2024, Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTC: RWBYF) ("RWB") announced that, in connection with the proceedings of Aleafia Health Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, the parties have successfully closed the previously announced sale transaction. Total consideration for the transaction was $31,667,700.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zf1d1d107-19d1-4528-8b94-2f4e6d476206https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2023/khiron-closes-sale-of-its-european-businessOn November 17, 2023, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) ("Khiron") announced that it had completed the sale of its European subsidiaries, being Khiron Europe GmbH, Zerenia Clinics Limited, PharmaDrug Production GmbH, Khiron Life Sciences UK Limited and Khiron Life Sciences Spain SL to 2518542 Alberta Ltd., a company controlled by Avonlea-Drewry Holdings Inc., for an aggregate base purchase price of $3,000,000.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z1b19a2a0-7a35-44c4-ad2e-4837f7d97e03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2023/trade-secrets-non-competes-ndasAs one method of safeguarding trade secrets and shielding them from misappropriation, companies often use non-competes and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The problem, however, is that such agreements may not always be legally enforceable, thus falling short of delivering the intended protection.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:50:00 Z7e4f5bfb-bde7-4f08-98ea-a358caa9b68dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2023/prescribers-of-cannabis-based-medicinal-productsNHS England published a summary of key guidance and advice on cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) to support prescribers of such products. In this article, we examine the main takeaways provided by NHS England, as well as provide additional regulatory insight into the background status of cannabis and CBPMs.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:35:00 Z560fdcd0-fcf7-4ba0-b8df-02137f56d8d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2023/innocan-pharma-closes-brokered-life-offeringOn October 20, 2023 Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) announced that it had closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced private placement offering of units. In total, Innocan issued an aggregate of 5,425,608 units under the offering for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,627,682.40.Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Zc363836f-a83c-4b82-bfb2-1f36c1cfb37ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2023/khiron-life-sciences-closes-offering-of-unitsOn April 4, 2023, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced marketed public offering of units, including the exercise in full of the over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds of $690,000.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Zab34d62f-9d75-4dbb-810f-d516f211782ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/videos/2023/influencers-in-toronto-spotlight-on-peter-simeonPeter shares how he has assisted his clients over the last few years with the dramatic changes seen in market trends and the challenging economy.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:57:00 Zea1c495b-3022-4ab3-81d5-04b746889d75https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2023/challenging-restrictive-cannabis-regulation-part-2In Ontario, municipal control of cannabis or any other agricultural production is restricted under the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:58:00 Z0d6cd5b7-4bb6-4c0b-982f-fa7ac64e788ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/reports/2023/the-big-picture-for-business-2023Our Big Picture For Business 2023 looks at five macro trends shaping the economic outlook, the global growth map and a 'playbook for uncertainty' for businesses to thrive in the year ahead.Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z93e3bd98-5689-4ac0-aa58-dd6db4f73a13https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2023/atlas-global-brands-inc-completes-rtoOn January 4, 2023, Atlas Global Brands Inc. (formerly Silver Phoenix Resources Inc. "Silver Phoenix") announced the successful completion of its previously announced business combination, pursuant to a reverse take-over ("RTO") transaction, with each of Atlas Biotechnologies Inc., AgMedica Bioscience Inc. and Cambrosia Ltd. and the concurrent acquisition by Cambrosia of each of Tlalim Pappo Ltd., Pharmacy Baron Ltd., and R.J. Regavim Ventures Ltd., privately held operating cannabis pharmacies in Israel, all to form Atlas Global Brands Inc.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Zcace8b7c-06b8-4456-b8be-24d8baa62077https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/franchise-global-health-acquired-by-flora-growthOn December 23, 2022, Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) ("Flora"), a leading all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, closed the previously disclosed acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Franchise Global Health Inc. (TSXV: FGH) ("FGH"), a multi-national operator in the medical cannabis and pharmaceutical industry, with principal operations in Germany.Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Zfe5cf2ad-14f4-49e6-a1f8-3b1543ff4c18https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2022/health-canada-new-amendments-cannabis-researchOn Dec. 9, 2022, Health Canada announced the approval of the proposed amendments introduced by the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Cannabis Research as well as the Order Amending Schedule 3 to the Cannabis Act.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:22:00 Z619b0ed1-c4a1-4397-b0b5-21269327db77https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2022/challenging-restrictive-cannabis-regulationThis paper series explores the inconsistent nature of municipal cannabis regulation, its interaction with federal regulation, and the legislative limitations that allow cannabis producers to exist within municipal and federal boundaries.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:21:00 Z78dca8ff-abbb-45e4-ac76-3d52c0e6b7dbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/reports/2022/tomorrow-s-world-a-snapshotWe explore how Gen Z is driving organisational change from an ESG perspective.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:28:00 Zd59fddeb-4c5e-47bc-b5dd-bdcb653688f9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/im-cannabis-closes-non-brokered-private-placementBetween August 24 and October 5, 2022, IM Cannabis Corp. (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC) completed multiple tranches of a non-brokered private placement of common shares of the company for aggregate proceeds of approximately US$3 million.Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Z430bd747-402f-41f3-b527-aba48e17baadhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2022/how-generation-z-is-driving-changeESG trends, and organisational responses to it, are increasingly being shaped by shifting societal attitudes including a lack of consumer trust. Most importantly, this shift in attitude is being driven by young people, or 'Gen Z'. In this article, we outline some key actions for businesses to consider as Gen Z both enters the workforce and becomes our largest group of consumers.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Z6fb09595-f368-420f-b932-e04aacc76116https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/red-white-bloom-restructures-over-debenturesOn September 19, 2022, Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTC: RWBYF) ("RWB" or the "Company") announced that it had restructured the terms of certain outstanding debentures issued by the Company to arm's length lenders in the aggregate principal amounts of USD $70,040,000 and CDN $2,120,000 and issued a new convertible debenture in the principal amount of CDN $17,000,000.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z4daff8b2-4f4f-47d9-8456-30a0ce22ebc4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/aphelion-acquires-cannabis-production-facilityOn July 22, 2022, Aphelion Real Estate Inc. of Edmonton, Alberta, acquired a cannabis production facility located in Edmonton, through a share and debt purchase agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation and 10252832 Canada Inc.Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z65b64332-c32f-4c8f-a505-8343d9d5c532https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/khiron-closes-overnight-brokered-offeringOn June 10, 2022, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQB: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC) closed its previously announced underwritten overnight public offering of units of the company, including the exercise in full of the over-allotment option.Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Zb34907ab-c601-454b-88d4-65a49a235a36https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/innocan-obtains-receipt-for-base-shelf-prospectusOn May 17, 2022, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTC: INNPF) ("Innocan") announced that it had filed and obtained a receipt for a final short form base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 Zdf1a640c-2c0b-46c8-8272-c2d40eaaca5ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/unified-global-completes-mergerOn May 13, 2022, Fiore Cannabis Ltd. (CSE: FIOR) (OTCQB: FIORF) announced the closing of its previously announced Colorado merger with Unified Global Corp.Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 Z905acd7f-2d8a-4cbe-9c31-bbc8ad65b2d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/plant-based-acquires-cgoc-management-corpOn May 12, 2022, Plant-Based Investment Corp. (CSE: PBIC) ("PBIC"), acquired all of the outstanding shares of CGOC Management Corp., its management company, from three vendors, for $1.4 million.Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 Z90710e6b-1660-490a-9e4d-b395954d2a45https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/franchise-cannabis-completes-reverse-take-overOn March 25, 2022, Franchise Global Health Inc. (formerly capital pool company Mercury Acquisitions Corp.) ("Franchise Global") (TSXV: FGH, formerly traded as MERC.P) announced that it had completed its previously announced business combination with Franchise Cannabis Corp. ("Franchise"), resulting in a reverse take-over of Franchise Global, which transaction constituted Franchise Global's "Qualifying Transaction" within the meaning of Policy 2.4 - Capital Pool Companies of the TSX Venture Exchange.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Zc779e509-cc3b-4f0c-b58e-a063c5cb4dfbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2022/im-cannabis-closes-three-strategic-acquisitionsOn March 15, 2022, IM Cannabis Corp. ("IM Cannabis") (CSE: IMCC) (NASDAQ: IMCC) announced that it had completed three strategic acquisitions announced in 2021. The acquisitions were completed through IMC Holdings Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of IM Cannabis and I.M.C Pharma Ltd., IMC Holdings' wholly-owned subsidiary, following receipt of all requisite approvals, including from the Israeli Medical Cannabis Unit ("IMCU").Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Z16000efb-afc6-4128-9900-56fdcc4eeff9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2022/british-columbia-indigenous-cannabis-projectBritish Columbia launched a new program to promote cannabis products from BC-based Indigenous producers.Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:53:00 Zf2e503a1-e5d6-40ed-8bb4-71ebd7d19122https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/innocan-pharma-closes-8-2m-private-placementOn October 13, 2021, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) announced that it had closed its previously announced private placement of common shares and warrants to purchase common shares to institutional investors for aggregate gross proceeds to the company of $8,227,150 million. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as the exclusive placement agent for the private placement.Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Zf90d08dc-8be7-4ef6-a468-393adcbd1b06https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/videos/2021/influencers-in-toronto-spotlight-on-natalie-rkNatalie Rizkalla-Kamel shares her story about how she became an IP lawyer and the importance of building a relationship with her clients to become a "trusted adviser."Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:25:00 Z452e3775-057b-42ef-8d5b-01978b56e670https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/c15-solutions-announces-strategic-investmentOn August 19, 2021, C15 Solutions, Inc. ("C15") announced that it had completed a Class A preferred share equity financing with Poseidon Investment Management, a leading investor in the legal cannabis and hemp industries.Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z10cb55bb-b749-4a14-a2ee-1206164682e1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/khiron-life-sciences-closes-equity-financingOn July 8, 2021, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF), a vertically integrated cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe, announced that it had closed its previously announced offering to US institutional investors of units of the Company for aggregate gross proceeds of $12,345,750. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners and ATB Capital Markets Inc. acted as placement agents for the offering.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Zf5a6cd61-059f-4fdd-8f3c-aecf6ce23a92https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/sublime-acquired-by-harborsideOn July 5, 2021, Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Sublimation Inc. ("Sublime") for a total consideration of US$43.8 million.Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z5d03aede-5a6a-4cd7-97a2-38297245f9a1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/im-cannabis-closes-equity-financingOn May 10, 2021, IM Cannabis Corp. ("IMC" or the "Company") (CSE: IMCC) (NASDAQ: IMCC) announced the closing of its previously announced overnight marketed offering of 6,086,956 common shares of the Company (each an "Offered Share") at a price of US$5.75 per Offered Share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$35 million.Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 Z0381168a-1fbf-4a83-b7b7-6182085d435ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/lobe-sciences-enters-into-joint-ventureOn April 26, 2021, Lobe Sciences Ltd. entered into an agreement with VPI and certain industry-leading pioneers with respect to the joint design, development and commercialization of a new psychedelic/virtual experience pod – the KrysalisTM Pod.Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z391c795f-2aa5-4227-a957-0b0d46eddfd1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/imc-closes-acquisition-of-trichomeOn March 18, 2021, IM Cannabis Corp. ("IMC") (CSE: IMCC) (NASDAQ: IMCC) announced the closing of its acquisition of Trichome Financial Corp. ("Trichome"), previously announced on December 30, 2020.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z77140ebd-e417-4217-a57c-64bb085ed645https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/im-cannabis-lists-on-nasdaqOn March 1, 2021, the common shares of IM Cannabis Corp. ("IMC") (CSE: IMCC) commenced trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol "IMCC".Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zfbb02ab1-5173-4396-844e-bc5f7881c1d9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2021/ayr-and-liberty-health-close-plan-of-arrangementOn February 26, 2021, Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A) (OTCQX: AYRWF) ("Ayr") and Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF) ("Liberty") announced that they had completed the previously announced arrangement.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Zfab92d9f-528b-412b-8535-03243475daf1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2020/5g-well-connectedThe idea of connectivity has never been more important. Large parts of the global economy have been mothballed, families kept apart and businesses are operating with limited capacity and workforces scattered across multiple locations, making communication with our families, our places of work and our customers more crucial than ever.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z985f47b8-8338-4f29-9766-f7ac6713bd3ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/client-work/2020/innocan-pharma-closes-private-placementOn December 31, 2020, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTC: INNPF) closed a non-brokered private placement offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,367,804.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zc499dfdf-d397-449d-977f-ab8f448b9354https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/client-work/2020/heavenlyrx-sells-interest-in-purekana-to-purekOn December 8, 2020, PureK Holdings Corp . (the "Company") (TSXV: PKAN), formerly AF1 Capital Corp., announced that it had indirectly acquired from HeavenlyRx Ltd. a 50.1% interest in PureKana, LLC.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zf28677ad-0b01-4a56-a151-88275b5d6f15https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/khiron-life-sciences-closes-bought-deal-financingOn November 26, 2020, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQB: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe, closed its previously announced "bought deal" short form prospectus offering of units, including the exercise in full of the over-allotment option.Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Za56fac50-b1fc-4410-a028-8a9400af4673https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/red-white-bloom-closes-bought-deal-offeringOn September 24, 2020, Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTC: RWBYF) ("RWB") closed its bought deal offering of 33,350,000 units of RWB for aggregate gross proceeds of $25,012,500, which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option.Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Za23e2448-1397-4ca2-9687-6bc560d4e943https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/phivida-holdings-acquired-by-choom-holdingsOn September 16, 2020, Vancouver-based cannabis industry companies, Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO)(OTCQB: CHOOF) ("Choom") and Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) ("Phivida"), announced the completion of the acquisition of Phivida by Choom, pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement.Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Zbda0bffa-e925-46c1-8f45-66eb1c765325https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/client-work/2020/lifted-innovations-completes-rtoOn September 8, 2020, Lifted Innovations Inc. ("Lifted") completed a going public transaction which resulted in a reverse takeover of Kootenay Zinc Corp. ("Kootenay").Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z94dac30f-9886-4fec-be2d-c3ab47cf55b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/innocan-pharma-closes-prospectus-offering-of-unitsOn June 10, 2020, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) ("Innocan") announced the closing of its marketed short form prospectus offering of units for gross proceeds of $5,116,309.74.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Zfc4daa0f-6b9d-4e4a-92c2-b24720269ccchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/cardiol-therapeutics-closes-17-25m-bought-dealOn June 4, 2020, Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL) announced the closing of its previously announced bought deal short form prospectus offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $17,250,000 which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Zd481ea75-c97e-497f-8d0f-bd5e935a187ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/aleafia-health-closes-14-95-million-bought-dealOn May 29, 2020, Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: AH) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $14,950,000, which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option.Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 Zc01cd1d1-591a-45eb-8ab8-2a99c675a6a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/eden-empire-completes-going-public-transactionOn May 14, 2020, Eden Empire Inc. completed a going public transaction with Rosehearty Energy Inc. The resulting issuer will carry on the business of Eden Empire.Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 Z9c086b33-4bae-4f26-9ae7-562768742e1bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2020/frankly-completes-business-combination-with-torqueOn May 11, 2020, Torque Esports Corp., Frankly Inc., and WinView, Inc. completed their business combination, pursuant to which Torque acquired each of Frankly and WinView, creating an integrated platform dedicated to live esports, news and gaming. The combined company is called Engine Media Holdings, Inc. [Esports, News, Gaming, Interactive Network, Engagement].Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 Za0404ee5-dea3-4401-b359-fd195cfdc0e4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2020/cannabis-bribery-and-corruption-risksThe expected significant impact of COVID-19 on Canada's economy represents a perfect storm for the emergence of fraud and other criminal behavior within Canada's growth industries, especially where economic survival is threatened and incentives combined with opportunities may lead to decreased adherence to the 'right' way of doing business.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z1c57a9f9-c53d-498d-8f4c-1842393d2b1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/client-work/2020/mountain-valley-md-holdings-reverse-takeoverOn February 24, 2020, Mountain Valley MD Holdings Inc. (formerly Meadow Bay Gold Corporation) announced that it had completed its previously announced reverse takeover transaction, pursuant to which it acquired all of the outstanding securities of privately held Mountain Valley MD Inc.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Z992f1b6c-8378-4307-b3bd-ac30d586a2a2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/client-work/2020/starling-brands-sells-kase-farma-subsidiaryOn Jan. 29, 2020, HTC Extraction Systems (TSXV: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) announced that it had closed its previously announced purchase of all the issued and outstanding shares of Kase Farma Inc. from Starling Brands, Inc.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Z24a67819-61ff-4e6a-91c3-35ed28a97501https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/westleaf-consolidates-and-increases-credit-facilitOn December 23, 2019, cannabis company Westleaf Inc. (TSXV: WL) (OTCQB: WSLFF) and We Grow B.C. Ltd. announced the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement under Division 5 of Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) involving Westleaf, We Grow and certain securityholders of We Grow.Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:00 Z16d8fd50-eb8d-4060-943d-921bdf8bf77ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/client-work/2020/adastra-labs-acquires-arrowstar-resourcesEffective December 19, 2019, Arrowstar Resources Ltd. completed a business combination by way of a reverse takeover transaction with Adastra Labs Holdings Ltd. ("Adastra").Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Zc8206a20-0bc4-47b4-a081-749771be31abhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2019/protecting-cannabis-investorsCertain Canadian securities regulators recently issued guidance on disclosure expectations for reporting issuers in the cannabis industryFri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Zfa44df28-0c77-4ec6-8270-bba187135f57https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/aleafia-health-expands-outdoor-cannabis-facility-iOn September 3, 2019, Aleafia Farms Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF) (OTC: ALEAF) (FRA: ARAH), acquired the farmland directly adjacent to its Port Perry Outdoor Grow facility. The purchase will allow Aleafia Health to commence its Outdoor Grow Phase II expansion, adding an additional 60 acres of cannabis cultivation area, for a total of 86 acres. The cash purchase price was $1.2 million.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z49e05a42-5f3e-4ade-84ba-3202e05034c0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/eden-empire-closes-7-million-convertibleOn Aug. 29, 2019, cannabis retail firm Eden Empire Inc. closed an oversubscribed $7 million convertible debenture private placement.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z413ea425-889c-4d24-b11c-bf21ee00d3d4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/turning-point-brands-invests-canadian-distriubutorOn July 24, 2019, Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) invested an initial US$1 million, raising to an aggregate total of $3 million upon reaching certain targets, for a 30% stake in 10233625 Canada Corp. (d/b/a Recreation Marketing, 'ReCreation'), a Canadian distribution entity.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z987c2022-7884-41cb-ade8-81f462d10c58https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sol-global-announces-us6-5-million-investment-inOn July 17, 2019, SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL (OTCPK: SOLCF) ) (Frankfurt: 9SB) announced a US$6.5 million capital infusion in its portfolio company CannCure Investments Inc., as a result of which SOL Global's current ownership has increased to 97.8%.Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z4a4cbd09-3ff8-4993-926d-7113be43b958https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2019/canada-s-trademark-applications-for-marijuanaI had the honour to represent the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) at the 29th session of the Nice Committee of Experts in Geneva from April 29 to May 3, 2019.Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z0992d773-d22b-4376-bcb6-c0cd5f5e1399https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/aleafia-health-closes-public-offeringOn June 27, 2019, Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF) (OTC: ALEAF) (FRA: ARAH) announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering of convertible debenture units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of $40.25 million, which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option. The offering was led by Mackie Research Capital Corporation and BMO Capital Markets and included Canaccord Genuity Corp.Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Ze7692527-e79c-4f8e-89ca-1d9845250ebchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/khiron-completes-acquisition-of-nettagrowthOn June 19, 2019, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of NettaGrowth International Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Dormul S.A.Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zcf84f627-d0a6-4240-af3e-87d76aafb143https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2019/update-legalization-cannabis-by-health-canadaHealth Canada made an announcement today with respect to the update on the legalization and regulation of cannabis.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Za6f8784b-8746-4ea6-9861-8a002ace2bc5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gabriella-s-kitchen-closes-private-placementOn June 12, 2019, Gabriella's Kitchen Inc. ("GABY") (CSE: GABY) (OTCQB: GABLF) announced that it had closed its previously announced upsized brokered private placement offering led by GMP Securities L.P., pursuant to which GABY issued approximately 66,666,733 units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $20 million.Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zfd013b6f-cdb8-4f67-84d0-871874f151dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sol-global-acquires-securities-of-franklyOn June 6, 2019, SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (Frankfurt: 9SB) (OTCQB: SOLCF) announced that it had acquired common shares and common share purchase warrants of Frankly Inc. (TSXV: TLK), pursuant to a private placement offering of Frankly units and a series of trades on the open market.Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Ze91fe543-01af-42f9-85ff-b8d98b9843f2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/wikileaf-technologies-closes-reverse-takeoverOn May 30, 2019, Wikileaf Technologies Inc. (formerly Kona Capital Ltd.) (“Wikileaf”) announced the closing of its reverse takeover transaction with One Web Services Inc. (“OWS”), the owner and operator of the Seattle-based cannabis price comparison website Wikileaf.com.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z40ac50f0-87ca-414e-b86a-6b7f04150e5ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2019/yes-to-edibles-not-so-fast-to-food-companiesConventional food clients regularly ask us about participating in the edible cannabis market. Many expect edibles to become a significant segment of the cannabis industry, and see opportunities to leverage existing resources to expand into edibles.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z71ca6276-acab-40bf-a8f4-131a5d887cdchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/phivida-holdings-completes-acquisitionOn May 29, 2019, Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) closed its previously announced acquisition of Canadian e-commerce technology firm, Wikala.com Inc.Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 Zef14be0f-0085-4951-b327-deb4b2030d26https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2019/changes-to-applications-for-cannabis-licencesHealth Canada has introduced new eligibility requirements, effective immediately, for three classes of cannabis licences: cultivation, processing and sale for medical purposes.Tue, 14 May 2019 15:30:00 Z346a6ca4-19f9-4639-abd4-3e66e968fc45https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2019/us-cannabis-companies-go-public-in-canadaColumbia Care $2B Market Cap Listing via SPAC Transaction is Largest Corporate Listing to date on the NEO Exchange.Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 Z2821451c-6f5b-4e04-af8e-99be1e17a9c8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/cannabis-one-holdings-acquires-honu-assetsOn May 6, 2019, Cannabis One Holdings Inc. (CSE: CBIS) ("Cannabis One")  announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of certain assets of Washington-based Honu Enterprises, Inc. ("Honu"), an award-winning, cannabis-infused products brand.Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 Za0e3fb02-05d2-41ca-8e3b-68395ebac883https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/cannabis-one-holdings-acquires-fat-face-farmsOn April 17, 2019, Cannabis One Holdings Inc. (CSE: CBIS) announced that it had completed the previously announced acquisition of certain assets of Colorado-based JBC Enterprises LLC, which operates the premium, branded cannabis cultivation facility "Fat Face Farms," located in Denver, Colorado.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z9391bce4-4ffb-4da0-a52c-47ce452b1fb1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2019/the-promotion-of-cannabis-on-social-media-updateAlmost six months after our article on the Promotion of Cannabis on Social Media, federal licence holders have received further guidance from Health Canada regarding the regulatory prohibitions on the promotion of cannabis, cannabis accessories, and cannabis-related services in an online context.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:13:00 Z8e832d07-7147-4a5d-89f5-a7dffef0f282https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sol-global-completes-acquisition-of-3-boys-farmsOn April 8, 2019, SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTCQB: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) announced the completion of its acquisition of CannCure Investments Inc. for a purchase price of approximately US$41.2 million.Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Zecc286ca-e7a0-4e87-be98-c28c1c483c9chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sol-global-acquires-stake-in-jones-sodaOn March 26, 2019, SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTCQB: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) announced that it had invested in premium soda-maker Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA) based in Seattle.Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Zfbf04580-1b49-4479-8f33-7e27356d0e85https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/khiron-life-sciences-jv-with-dixie-brandOn March 14, 2019, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQB: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC) and Dixie Brands Inc. (CSE: DIXI.U) (Frankfurt: 0QV) (OTC: DXBRF) signed a definitive agreement relating to their previously announced joint venture.Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:00:00 Z1063859b-a035-492b-bde3-f4ac32367e5chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/aleafia-health-emblem-complete-plan-of-arrangementOn March 14, 2019, Aleafia Health Inc. (TSXV: ALEF) (OTC: ALEAF) (FRA: ARAH) and Emblem Corp. (TSXV: EMC) (OTCQX: EMMBF) announced that they had completed the previously announced plan of arrangement under the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act in an all share transaction valued at approximately $172.3 million at the time of the deal's announcement.Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:00:00 Zb8f9ecaa-ca0c-49f3-a396-f4120766a102https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/namaste-technologies-completes-share-acquisitionCannabis e-commerce company Namaste Technologies Inc. in its acquisition of 49% of Pineapple Express Delivery Inc.Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Ze7138a4b-f2b4-496a-9328-316c6e6ff328https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/khiron-closes-28-8-million-bought-deal-financingCounsel to Khiron Life Sciences Corp., an integrated medical cannabis company with core operations in Colombia, with respect to a bought deal short form prospectus offering of common shares.Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z179f904c-7562-4011-9dd2-10636a8ccdffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sol-global-closes-latest-investmentOn Feb. 27, 2019 SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTCQB: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) announced the closing of its latest investment in European Cannabis Holdings ("ECH"). The newly-acquired ordinary shares bring SOL Global's total position in ECH to approximately 19.4% of the total issued and outstanding ordinary shares of ECH.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Zf7450483-27f7-4349-9033-11bf84c144eehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/cannabis-one-completes-business-combinationOn Feb. 26, 2019, Cannabis One Holdings Inc. (formerly Metropolitan Energy Corp.) announced that it had successfully completed the previously announced business combination with Bertram Capital Finance, Inc., the result being that Bertram is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cannabis One.Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z431350e9-78ad-46f5-871c-fa11a27cb01dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/r-d-pharma-acquired-by-weekend-unlimitedOn Feb. 20, 2019, Weekend Unlimited Inc. (CSE: POT) (FSE: 0OS1) (OTCMKTS: WKULF) completed its previously announced arms-length acquisition of R&D Pharma Corp.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Zf3fc1357-c78c-4bfd-beae-6e4c21b06d21https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/khiron-life-sciences-dayacann-form-joint-ventureOn Jan. 21, 2019, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQB: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC) announced that it had closed the previously announced MOU with Dayacann, holder of Chile's first and only medical cannabis cultivation license.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zca3ea21e-6d71-43d1-932d-b111006bbb45https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/terrafarma-acquires-thrive-cannabisOn January 11, 2019, Toronto-based TerraFarma Inc. acquired 100% of the shares of Thrive Cannabis, a cannabis cultivation and distribution company located in Simcoe, Ontario.Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z80183ae4-48c0-4140-a2e8-b03d4d68775ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/fertin-pharma-completes-crossborder-acquisitionOn Jan. 7, 2019, Fertin Pharma A/S announced that it had acquired Tab Labs Inc.Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z1c66a373-8f77-4d29-aadb-89148fe9bfe6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2019/agco-license-expression-of-interest-lottery-rulesOn January 2, 2019, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ("AGCO") published rules (the "Rules") surrounding its much-anticipated Cannabis Retail Store Licensing Expression of Interest Lottery, scheduled for January 11.Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zd06935eb-55e3-41d9-8455-913793df1ad3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2019/cannabis-edibles-extraxts-and-topicals-regulationEdible cannabis and other new forms of cannabis will be legal on October 17, 2019, according to the current Cannabis Act. The burning question that has been on everyone's mind is how these new forms of cannabis will be regulated.Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zce2de2f8-5461-4e86-b2ad-8711607d797dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sol-global-partnership-with-greenlight-pharmaOn January 2, 2019, SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (Frankfurt: 9SB) (OTCQB: SOLCF) announced an investment in and strategic partnership with GreenLight Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a vertically-integrated medical cannabis company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:00:00 Z7965406c-fee4-4d13-a38f-fe352c0d01f2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/ontario-amends-regulations-cannabis-retail-lotteryOn Dec. 14, 2018, the government of Ontario published a regulatory amendment that alters the rules regarding the application process for cannabis retail operator licences and retail store authorizations.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:54:00 Z673a0571-f82a-455f-9a4f-aebf8fe51420https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/proposed-regulations-for-cannabis-ediblesThe Cannabis Act currently authorizes the legal sale of dried cannabis, oil, fresh cannabis, plants and seeds. In furtherance of its objectives respecting legalization, the federal government has announced proposed legislative changes to allow for the sale of three additional classes of cannabis.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z9b989dcf-d566-42a8-a415-267941f90431https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/cardiol-therapeutics-completes-15-1-million-ipoOn December 20, 2018, Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL) announced that it had completed its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange, having issued units and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of $15,142,327.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:00:00 Zfad9417c-90fb-4de7-be7d-6c5dae6f9ba3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/on-postpones-retail-cannabis-licence-applicationAt 7:30 p.m. on the evening of December 13, effectively one business day before the application portal for Ontario retail cannabis licences was scheduled to open, the Ontario government announced that it will postpone its acceptance of cannabis retail licence applications.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z2b1b0cb8-752f-4a2f-be7a-095bb85082dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/khiron-life-sciences-acquires-ilansOn December 13, 2018, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. announced it had completed its previously announced acquisition of the Latin American Institute of Neurology and the Nervous System ("ILANS"). ILANS is one of the most respected, fastest growing and largest health service network providers in Colombia and Latin America.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:00:00 Zda0c37f7-6e34-4336-82f5-a38f52f6c942https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/sol-global-invests-in-og-dna-geneticsOn Dec. 12, 2018, SOL Global Investments Corp. announced an investment in OG DNA Genetics Inc. ("DNA Genetics") in which SOL Global acquired an approximate 8% stake for $13.3 million.Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Za6b023ac-d75f-47a0-b60f-d76307d1efa3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/agco-rolls-out-cannabis-licensingCannabis was legalized across Canada on Oct. 17, but since that date the only way to legally obtain it in Ontario has been through the province’s dedicated online shop. In the new year, that’s all about to change.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Zfedd0df3-ecdd-4697-8462-9136567ac426https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/cannmart-acquires-buds2go-caOn Dec. 3, 2018, Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc., had acquired the domain Buds2go.ca from 1181530 BC Ltd.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Zfb19b169-2ccb-448a-b96b-b9c4a3b5514chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2018/is-your-condo-ready-for-the-legalization-of-cannabIn response to legislative change, many condominium corporations have decided to implement rules to address smoking and growing of cannabis, as well as smoking of tobacco within the complex.Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z7cba1480-1e08-4772-b7af-9e8375210d59https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-what-s-a-landlord-going-to-doOn October 17, 2018, Canada will legalize the possession and the consumption of small amounts of cannabis for personal use. What does this mean for landlords?Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:37:00 Zb85cbf34-d0fe-4d0a-8db7-bb4ec9622399https://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2018/cbp-clarifies-stance-on-cannabis-industryFollowing months of uncertainty surrounding the way US Border Patrol officers will assess those working in and around Canada's legalized cannabis industry, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a statement Tuesday clarifying its approach and offering some reassurance to Canadians.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z6180b0fe-7d81-413c-8315-13fb4aa183c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-innovation-stuck-in-the-weedsIt is old news that recreational cannabis is scheduled for legalization in Canada on October 17th, 2018 and that Health Canada has intentions to make edible recreational cannabis products (edibles) legal at a later date (perhaps within a year of the October legalization).Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z76af213b-b9ab-4a8f-889d-bddbc50d269chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-tracking-systemA new national cannabis reporting and tracking system will launch on October 17, 2018 concurrently with the coming into force of the Cannabis Act.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z4fe233c2-73b0-4b0a-bb7a-f9c3b89f2359https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-brand-launch-checklistWith the legalization of recreational cannabis set for October 17, 2018, cannabis companies are flooding the Canadian trademarks register with an array of new trademark applications.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Za6a045e2-6a20-4883-8b8f-8589324b022ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-act-to-include-first-nationsOn September, 27, 2018, Bill-36 (the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018) was introduced by the Ontario government. If passed, it will, inter alia, enact the Cannabis License Act, 2018, and amend the Cannabis Act, 2017 as well as the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation Act, 2017.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z77a20777-994f-469d-96c0-2e1482361512https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/cpc-program-process-for-cannabis-companiesThe TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) Capital Pool Company (CPC) program has been historically popular in the mining industry, but with the liberalisation of medical- and recreational-use cannabis, across Canada and beyond, it is proving to offer a viable capital raising platform for cannabis companies seeking to access the public markets.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Zc09329db-75e0-4d67-bc2b-94b0fd334084https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-industry-and-its-employeesWhile the legalization of recreational cannabis is just around the corner, for the many companies that produce cannabis in Canada, the road to legalization began many months, and in some case years ago.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z772fd1f4-cf22-4e11-a428-ac4a811e387ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/promotion-of-cannabis-on-social-mediaSocial media is a critical component of most companies' marketing strategies, but it is also one of the most difficult marketing tools to square with the new federal cannabis regulatory regime.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Ze4a80b1d-3cdd-4ce7-9a09-ba5344c000bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/clarification-cannabis-advertising-in-canadaPre-October 17, 2018, the Narcotic Control Regulations prohibit the advertisement of narcotics to the public. Despite this prohibition, there has been a notable upswing in cannabis and cannabis-related advertising over the course of the summer.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z56048125-4ba1-47b2-8e1e-ed53055b3aa6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/flower-one-holdings-completes-offeringOn Sept. 24, 2018, CNX Holdings Inc. (nka Flower One Holdings Inc.) announced the completion of an offering of subscription receipts for aggregate proceeds of approximately $9.8 million.Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z22ebf8d8-b137-4892-a3c8-c6471da37b04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/phivida-and-weedmd-sign-definitive-joint-ventureOn Aug. 15, 2018, Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTC: PHVAF) and WeedMD Inc. (TSXV: WMD) (OTC: WDDMF) (FSE: 4WE) announced the signing of a final definitive joint venture agreement to develop and operate Cannabis Beverages Inc. ("CanBev") at WeedMD's state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Strathroy, Ontario.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Zae2f8df3-c518-44f3-95ec-8123f82bd7cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-de/insights-resources/articles/2018/eat-your-cannabis-and-have-it-tooOne part cannabis, three parts uncertainty – the impending introduction of a recreational market for cannabis offers an unparalled opportunity for businesses to stake a claimin this uncharted territory.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:03:00 Z44e270db-224b-428c-a956-f5bb30c77279https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2018/canadian-government-passes-cannabis-actThe legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is official, as the Cannabis Act has advanced through the final federal government House of Commons and Senate reviews.Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z40883e25-62a1-4d9c-a5a4-3db3ec0ce82ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/namaste-acquire-10-share-equity-of-cannabisOn June 18, 2018, Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSXV: N) (FRA: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) announced that it had signed a subscription agreement to acquire 10% of the issued share capital of Israeli licensed producer of medical cannabis, Cannbit Ltd. for NIS 2,500,000 or approximately $908,000, which includes a combination of both cash and shares.Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z32634eb5-c6d8-4e95-9470-6b3110858666https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2018/namaste-technologies-closes-bought-dealOn February 27, 2018, Namaste Technologies Inc. announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal short form prospectus offering of units.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:00:00 Z82baa53b-e22a-44d5-a174-8ccf33551fe5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/articles/2017/framework-for-legalization-cannabis-in-canadaThe Canadian government recently published its proposed excise duty framework for cannabis products and its proposed approach to the regulation of cannabis that will underpin its forthcoming Cannabis Act . The Act is best known for its provisions that will legalize and regulate non-medical cannabis. The consultation papers provide valuable guidance to industry participants on how the Canadian government envisions the new regime.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z3649795f-ecde-47f4-89ab-cfad49012d14https://gowlingwlg.com/en-DE/insights-resources/client-work/2017/scythian-biosciences-completes-sale-of-go-greenOn Nov. 30, 2017, Scythian Biosciences Corp. (TSXV: SCYB) (Frankfurt: 9SB) (OTC Pink: SCCYF) announced that it had entered into a share purchase agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Go Green B.C. Medicinal Marijuana Ltd. to 1065703 B.C. Ltd.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z