On August 7 Robert Fisher Tehonikonrathe a Mohawk from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory turned himself in for charges related to selling cannabis at his My Legacy location in Oshawa. He arrived with 20 supporters including his representative Chief Del Riley. After a brief discussion with Sgt. Scot Green he signed a…
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MARCH 31, 2024 | DAVID BROWN New Brunswick says it is unable to enforce its provincial cannabis laws on First Nations land, while other provinces take a different stance. The new comments come following proposed changes to the province’s Cannabis Act and stand in contrast to statements and actions taken by other…
MARCH 27, 2024 | DAVID BROWN The head of Toronto’s licensing and standards department says the city needs more money to enforce the law against a growing number of illegal cannabis stores operating there. In an interview with City News, Carleton Grant, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards at City of Toronto, says…
MARCH 26, 2024 | DAVID BROWN Ontario is planning to add $31 million to its budget to address illegal cannabis stores and websites operating in the province. As part of Ontario’s Budget 2024, it says it plans to provide the funds over three years to the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team…