Cannabis Oils: A Look At What’s Available in Canada
Under new laws, medical marijuana producers in Canada can now sell cannabis-based oils to those with a prescription. Canada’s medical marijuana program (MMPR) underwent a…
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5 Things Justin Trudeau Says About Legalizing Marijuana
Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister has promised to legalize marijuana. With the Liberal Party’s electoral victory on Oct. 19, many are anticipating a campaign promise…
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Medical Marijuana Guidelines Urgently Needed, Say Doctors
Doctors in Canada are asking for better guidance on the appropriate prescribing of medical marijuana. A new federal program that took effect April 1 has…
Marijuana Prescriptions To Be Monitored Under New Rules
Proposed changes to Health Canada’s medical marijuana program would require information on all patients and doctors to be disclosed. Announced last week, the new rules…
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Marijuana Safer Than ‘Every Other Medicine’, Says Doctor
With the debate over medical marijuana heating up, some argue that cannabis is safer than most prescription drugs. Dr. Michael Hart of London, Ontario is…
Health Canada Approves Landmark Marijuana Trial
Federal health regulators have formally approved the first-ever clinical trial of medical marijuana for arthritis. The trial, sponsored by Canadian company CanniMed, will investigate the…
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Health Canada’s Marijuana Laws To Face Scrutiny Next Spring
The trial date for a constitutional challenge of Health Canada’s medical marijuana laws has now been set. A case involving a group of patients who…
Report: Medical Marijuana Patients Face Many Barriers
A new report by the Canadian AIDS Society says medical marijuana users face multiple barriers in accessing their medicine. The study, which followed 628 individuals…