The movement towards the legalization of recreational cannabis has been greeted by the business world with the raptures reminiscent of the U.S. gold rush of the 19th century and the worldwide dot-com fixation of the 20th century. As governments try to figure out what controls they wish to impose on production, quality, location of retail …
What are The First Steps to Set Up a Business in Canada?
For many American or foreign businesses, the idea of setting up operations in Canada often evokes one of two very different reactions. Often, Canada is viewed by Americans as the fifty-first state (albeit a large and cold one); while others view their northern neighbour as very much a foreign country with foreign laws. The truth …
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Can You Protect the Intellectual Property of Your Cannabis Strains? It Takes a Creative Legal Approach
Northern Lights. Pineapple Express. Blue Dream. For those who aren’t aware, each of these names refers to a popular strain of cannabis. It used to be taboo to say them out loud. But now that cannabis is rounding the home stretch and racing toward full legalization in Canada for recreational use, these strains and a whole host …
Victim-Focused Workplace Restoration After Harassment
Restoration, in connection with forms of confirmed workplace harassment, is a buzzword we’re hearing more in Ontario workplaces as the “time’s up” movement makes its way across borders. With the outcry for greater accountability we’re already seeing public pressure shape the way employers are responding to workplace harassment. Former offender-focused approaches are giving way to …
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