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Opposition critics and veterans are calling on Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight to explain how only millions of dollars in reimbursement reductions for medical cannabis will amount to the projected $4-billion over four years in savings for her department. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 24, 2024
Between 2020 and 2023, the number of companies owing excise debt increased from 68 to 213, accounting for a threefold increase in outstanding debt from $52.4-million to $192.7-million. Without swift action from the federal government, there soon may not be a legal market left to tax, says Organigram CEO Beena Goldenberg. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 24, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 24, 2024
Between 2020 and 2023, the number of companies owing excise debt increased from 68 to 213, accounting for a threefold increase in outstanding debt from $52.4-million to $192.7-million. Without swift action from the federal government, there soon may not be a legal market left to tax, says Organigram CEO Beena Goldenberg. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 5, 2023
Nearly five years after legalization, Canada's cannabis industry is struggling with the burden of an excise tax based on an 'idealized' valuation by Health Canada, say advocates, forcing many businesses to choose between bankruptcy, selling government weed, or returning to the illicit market to turn a profit. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 5, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 5, 2023
Nearly five years after legalization, Canada's cannabis industry is struggling with the burden of an excise tax based on an 'idealized' valuation by Health Canada, say advocates, forcing many businesses to choose between bankruptcy, selling government weed, or returning to the illicit market to turn a profit. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 5, 2023
Demonstrators gather for a 4/20 rally on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 5, 2023
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 5, 2023
Demonstrators gather for a 4/20 rally on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Opinion | BY GEORGE SMITHERMAN | February 13, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a chance to change the tax and regulatory structure conceived for cannabis that has made it nearly impossible for any company of any size to have a consistently positive cash flow, writes George Smitherman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
As with so many other times government has been involved in trying to regulate an industry in the ‘public good,’ it failed to take into account the problems that might arise from the legalization of cannabis, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by David Gabrić
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 2, 2022
As with so many other times government has been involved in trying to regulate an industry in the ‘public good,’ it failed to take into account the problems that might arise from the legalization of cannabis, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by David Gabrić
Opinion | BY SIMON SOMOGYI | January 16, 2019
Greenhouse operators and cannabis processors have seen major shortages of products in provincial cannabis stores. Weed is a valuable cash crop, but that could in turn be driving up the price of vegetables, suggests Simon Somogyi. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY SIMON SOMOGYI | January 16, 2019
Opinion | BY SIMON SOMOGYI | January 16, 2019
Greenhouse operators and cannabis processors have seen major shortages of products in provincial cannabis stores. Weed is a valuable cash crop, but that could in turn be driving up the price of vegetables, suggests Simon Somogyi. The Hill Times file photograph
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 26, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's department says that, when it comes to the development of resources to educate the public, it has decided not to partner with groups funded by cannabis companies regulated by the department. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 26, 2018
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 26, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's department says that, when it comes to the development of resources to educate the public, it has decided not to partner with groups funded by cannabis companies regulated by the department. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WARREN KINSELLA | October 22, 2018
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, and Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair, pictured on Oct. 17, 2018, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, to answer questions about the legalization of recreational cannabis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WARREN KINSELLA | October 22, 2018
Opinion | BY WARREN KINSELLA | October 22, 2018
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, and Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair, pictured on Oct. 17, 2018, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, to answer questions about the legalization of recreational cannabis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 22, 2018
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, pictured on the Hill. 'With the passage of the Transportation Modernization Act this past spring, our focus for the coming year will be on continuing to implement Transportation 2030, the strategic plan for the future of transportation in our country.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 22, 2018
News | BY JOLSON LIM | October 22, 2018
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, pictured on the Hill. 'With the passage of the Transportation Modernization Act this past spring, our focus for the coming year will be on continuing to implement Transportation 2030, the strategic plan for the future of transportation in our country.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 22, 2018
People pictured on April 4, 2018, on the Hill for the annual 4/20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 22, 2018
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | October 22, 2018
People pictured on April 4, 2018, on the Hill for the annual 4/20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A worker inspects plants at the Tweed cannabis plant in Smiths Falls, Ont., one of several cannabis companies that have sprouted up in the years prior to legalization. Consultants and industry insiders predict lobbying isn’t likely to taper off after pot is legal on Oct. 17, suggesting it will instead climb as groups jockey to tweak existing law and inform new regulations ahead of a 12-month deadline to legalize other forms, like edibles. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A worker inspects plants at the Tweed cannabis plant in Smiths Falls, Ont., one of several cannabis companies that have sprouted up in the years prior to legalization. Consultants and industry insiders predict lobbying isn’t likely to taper off after pot is legal on Oct. 17, suggesting it will instead climb as groups jockey to tweak existing law and inform new regulations ahead of a 12-month deadline to legalize other forms, like edibles. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A woman sits on Parliament Hill in April, at the last 4-20 protest before cannabis became legal in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
A woman sits on Parliament Hill in April, at the last 4-20 protest before cannabis became legal in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
In the days before cannabis legalization, Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair told reporters Canada's regulated market will do a 'much better job protecting our kids' and begin an 'important process' offering consumers 'a responsible and healthier choice.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 17, 2018
In the days before cannabis legalization, Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair told reporters Canada's regulated market will do a 'much better job protecting our kids' and begin an 'important process' offering consumers 'a responsible and healthier choice.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to reporters last month surrounded by caucus members, left, Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement, and, right, Rachael Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 17, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to reporters last month surrounded by caucus members, left, Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement, and, right, Rachael Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 1, 2018
Border Security Minister Bill Blair has been the de facto spokesperson on the cannabis file, though a Conservative strategist says he's been less visible than expected. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 1, 2018
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 1, 2018
Border Security Minister Bill Blair has been the de facto spokesperson on the cannabis file, though a Conservative strategist says he's been less visible than expected. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | July 20, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's department is seeking submissions from stakeholders on a proposal to introduce a 2.3 per cent annual regulatory fee on the revenues for certain licensed marijuana producers. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | July 20, 2018
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | July 20, 2018
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's department is seeking submissions from stakeholders on a proposal to introduce a 2.3 per cent annual regulatory fee on the revenues for certain licensed marijuana producers. The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade