The US moves cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III The US is moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, expanding medical access, supporting research, and reshaping opportunities for cannabis businesses.

The US moves cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III stratcann.com/news/the-us-...

Canada’s cannabis export dominance remains despite global price compression, rising standards The global medical cannabis market is growing quickly but inconsistently, with tightening regulatory environments and a competitive supply chain where margins are universally compressing, according...

Canada’s cannabis export dominance remains despite global price compression, rising standards stratcann.com/news/global_...

Don't leave money on the table: Medical cannabis patient tax breaks Tax season has a way of creeping up on Canadians, and for thousands of registered medical cannabis patients, it can often arrive with a largely unclaimed benefit.

Tax season has a way of creeping up on Canadians, and for thousands of registered medical cannabis patients, it can often arrive with a largely unclaimed benefit. stratcann.com/news/dont-le...

Cannabis retail in Canada: What 2025 revealed and what 2026 may bring Cannabis retail in Canada matured in 2025, with smarter value, data-driven operations, and craft innovation setting the stage for cautious growth in 2026.

Cannabis retail in Canada: What 2025 revealed and what 2026 may bring stratcann.com/insight/cann...

Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club again raided by BC CSU BC’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) raided the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) on Tuesday, April 21,2026,

Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club again raided by BC CSU stratcann.com/enforcement/...

RCMP disrupts large, online cannabis distribution network The investigation began when RCMP officers received information from Canada Post that a parcel destined for the Northwest Territories was found to contain a large...

RCMP disrupts large, online cannabis distribution network stratcann.com/enforcement/...

Retail cannabis prices still dropping, but unevenly across the country Retail cannabis prices in Canada fell 3.2% year-over-year in March 2026, with sharp declines in Atlantic Canada and mixed trends across other provinces.

Retail cannabis prices still dropping, but unevenly across the country stratcann.com/news/retail-...

Growing Relationships AB - Calgary 2026 Growing Relationships returns to Calgary on April 29, 2026 for a dynamic cannabis industry event for retailers, producers, and services. Network, discuss, and build valuable industry connections.

Retailers and producers! Growing Relationships – Calgary, April 29, 2026 stratcann.com/events/growi...

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Week in Weed - April 18, 2026 StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 18, 2026.

Week in Weed for April 18, 2026, is live. #cannabisindustry #cannabisnews stratcann.com/news/week-in...

Cannabis Cartel: Elevating the product landscape for Canadians Cannabis Cartel is reshaping Canada’s cannabis landscape with truly craft, high-quality flower for legacy consumers, helping retailers stand out and build loyalty.

Cannabis Cartel: Elevating the product landscape for Canadians stratcann.com/profiles/can...

Small businesses form the foundation of Canada's cannabis industry New figures from Statistics Canada show that more than seven years into legal cannabis highlight how many cannabis retailers and procedures are small businesses based...

Small businesses form the foundation of Canada’s cannabis industry stratcann.com/other/small-...

JointCraft finalizes restructuring, completes reverse vesting transaction under BIA JointCraft Inc. has completed its restructuring under the BIA, finalizing a reverse vesting transaction and emerging under new ownership on a stable footing.

JointCraft finalizes restructuring, completes reverse vesting transaction under BIA stratcann.com/news/jointcr...

International growth pushes Decibel’s full-year 2025 revenue to $113 million Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. reported gross revenue of $40.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (Q4 FY2025), net revenue of $28.7 million,...

International growth pushes Decibel’s full-year 2025 revenue to $113 million stratcann.com/financials/i...

Tilray Brands acquires Lyphe Group, expanding UK medical cannabis footprint Tilray Brands has acquired the Lyphe Group, a UK-based medical cannabis clinic and digital pharmacy platform.

Tilray Brands acquires Lyphe Group, expanding UK medical cannabis footprint stratcann.com/news/tilray-...

Noble Growth files for CCAA protection due to liquidity challenges The order, pronounced on April 14, 2026, by Justice Mah in Edmonton, initiates a restructuring process and establishes a framework for the applicants' continued operations....

Noble Growth files for CCAA protection due to liquidity challenges stratcann.com/financials/n...

Organigram finalizes acquisition of Germany's Sanity Group Organigram Global Inc. has now completed its acquisition of Sanity Group GmbH, as first announced under a share purchase agreement dated February 18, 2026.

Organigram finalizes acquisition of Germany’s Sanity Group stratcann.com/news/organig...

Aurora Cannabis acquires Safari Flower in $26.5 million cash and stock deal The deal, announced April 15, 2026, is subject to customary adjustments, and includes a cash payment of $2 million that is contingent on satisfaction of...

Aurora Cannabis acquires Safari Flower in $26.5 million cash and stock deal stratcann.com/news/aurora-...

Nova Scotia court upholds search warrant for unlicensed cannabis shop A Provincial Court of Nova Scotia Associate Chief denied two applications by a man who faced multiple charges following a RCMP search of an unlicensed...

Nova Scotia court upholds search warrant for unlicensed cannabis shop stratcann.com/enforcement/...

New Zealand's Rua Bioscience completes clones export to Canada's Apollo Green New Zealand’s Rua Bioscience has completed the first known legal export of live cannabis genetics to Canada through Apollo Green, expanding its global reach.

New Zealand’s Rua Bioscience completes clones export to Canada’s Apollo Green stratcann.com/news/new-zea...

Cannara Biotech logs $3.9 million income before taxes in Q2, advances Valleyfield expansion Cannara Biotech Inc. reported gross revenue of $37.8 million from its cannabis operations for the three months ending February 28, 2026 (Q2 FY2026), net revenue...

Cannara Biotech logs $3.9 million income before taxes in Q2, advances Valleyfield expansion stratcann.com/financials/c...

Emblem Cannabis selected as successful bidder to acquire Ayurcann The proposed transaction would provide Emblem Cannabis Corporation with Ayurcann’s processing and manufacturing platform, including its brand portfolio, production facility and equipment, and commercial relationships...

Emblem Cannabis selected as successful bidder to acquire Ayurcann stratcann.com/news/eemblem...

Auxly's stalking horse bid for Ayurcann not selected, named back-up bidder Auxly Cannabis Group’s stalking horse bid for the assets of Ayurcann Holdings Corp. was not selected as the successful bid in the court-supervised sale process.

Auxly’s stalking horse bid for Ayurcann not selected, named back-up bidder stratcann.com/news/auxlys-...

Rubicon Organics launches 1964 Supply Co. in the UK through 4C Labs Rubicon Organics Inc. has entered into a distribution partnership with Canada and the UK’s 4C Labs.

Rubicon Organics launches 1964 Supply Co. in the UK through 4C Labs stratcann.com/news/rubicon...

Week in Weed for April 11, 2026, is live. #cannabisindustry #cannabisnews stratcann.com/news/week-in...

The US vape market is reshaping itself: Here’s what you need to know The US cannabis vape market is rapidly shifting. See how disposables, larger formats, and premium extracts are reshaping demand in 2026.

The US vape market is reshaping itself: Here’s what you need to know stratcann.com/news/the-us-...

Pure Sunfarms pilots THC potency range labelling in BC stratcann.com/news/pure-su...

Ontario considering allowing cannabis stores to open two hours earlier stratcann.com/news/ontario...

Nova Scotia passes bill to increase enforcement against unlicensed cannabis stores and landlords stratcann.com/news/nova-sc...

First year of Dutch cannabis pilot project a success One year into its cannabis supply pilot project for the Netherlands’ famous coffeeshops and things are going well, according to several involved in the experiment.

First year of Dutch cannabis pilot project a success stratcann.com/news/first-y...