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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 CAM BATTLEY | May 1, 2017
Two 4/20 participants pictured April 20, 2017, on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CAM BATTLEY | May 1, 2017
Opinion | BY CAM BATTLEY | May 1, 2017
Two 4/20 participants pictured April 20, 2017, on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 26, 2017
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, left, and Health Minister Jane Philpott are two of four ministers in the Trudeau government involved in legalizing marijuana. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale are also involved with the file. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 26, 2017
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 26, 2017
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, left, and Health Minister Jane Philpott are two of four ministers in the Trudeau government involved in legalizing marijuana. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale are also involved with the file. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | April 26, 2017
Opinion | April 26, 2017
Opinion | April 26, 2017
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Bill Blair, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould are the lead political players on the legalization of marijuana. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Bill Blair, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould are the lead political players on the legalization of marijuana. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Opinion | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Opinion | BY RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 19, 2017
People smoke marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 events to celebrate cannabis culture every year on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 19, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 19, 2017
People smoke marijuana on Parliament Hill during 4/20 events to celebrate cannabis culture every year on April 20. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 17, 2017
If he wants to avoid spending the 2019 campaign walking on the shards of yet another broken signature promise, Justin Trudeau has little choice but to make good on his promise to legalize marijuana in time for the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 17, 2017
Opinion | BY CHANTAL HÉBERT | April 17, 2017
If he wants to avoid spending the 2019 campaign walking on the shards of yet another broken signature promise, Justin Trudeau has little choice but to make good on his promise to legalize marijuana in time for the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20 on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2014. The date for pot legalization is reportedly going to be July 1, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20 on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2014. The date for pot legalization is reportedly going to be July 1, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott has said her government will introduce legislation to legalize marijuana in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott has said her government will introduce legislation to legalize marijuana in the spring. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | December 19, 2016
Opinion | December 19, 2016
Opinion | December 19, 2016