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COVID-19 expands health industry to all sectors

In a year defined by unpredictability and constant change, the COVID-19 global pandemic has pushed health regulatory matters to the forefront of all...

COVID-19: Ontario and Québec governments limit non-essential business operations

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, provincial governments across Canada have declared states of emergency and/or states of public health...

Health Canada proposes restrictions on the promotion of vaping products under the Tobacco and Vaping Product Act

Health Canada has proposed new regulations that would place stricter limits on the advertising and promotion of vaping products and make health...

Ontario announces move to open market for private cannabis retail

Key changes include a removal of the temporary cap on the number of private cannabis stores in the province, elimination of regional distribution,...

Cannabis in Canada: No longer just getting started

The legalization of the recreational or “adult-use” cannabis market in 2018 brought with it some growing pains, including initial distribution...

Ontario taking next steps to integrate health care system

On November 13, 2019, the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) announced the next steps in its plan to integrate Ontario’s health care system and help...

Health Canada releases final regulations for new classes of cannabis

Health Canada recently released the final regulations governing three new permitted classes of cannabis: edible cannabis, cannabis extracts, and...

Health Canada announces changes to the federal cannabis licensing process

As of May 8, 2019, Health Canada will require new applicants for cannabis licences under the Cannabis Act to have a fully built site that meets all...

Ontario amends Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019

On April 10, 2019, Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019 was reported by the Standing Committee on Social Policy with amendments.

Ontario introduces Bill 74: The People’s Health Care Act

The Ontario government introduced Bill 74:  The People’s Health Care Act, 2019 on February 26, 2019.