The president of Supreme Pharmaceuticals says the pre-license inspection of their proposed medical marijuana growing facility in Kincardine went well.

John Fowler says if all goes as expected, they could receive their license early in the New Year.

He says a very thorough and detailed inspection took place Wednesday

“I would say primarily they’re looking for security features to make sure the site doesn’t represent a threat to the employees, to the security of the produce we hope to produce in the future, or to any of the stakeholders such as community members,” says Fowler.

He says a license would also mean they would likely need to hire more staff.

From their factory in Ontario Canada, GGS Structures President, Leigh Coulter has announced the formation of a new division to help governmental agencies develop standards for cannabis cultivation. “While Colorado has done a tremendous job of showing the world that a legal, regulated, cannabis industry is socially viable and economically beneficial, the recent surge of pesticide problems has brought to light a significant gap in their regulatory standards for plant cultivation.” stated Ms. Coulter “As more countries around the world move towards developing a legal, regulated, cannabis industry, there is a clear and present need for knowledgable assistance in understanding how to build quality control at every stage of plant growth.”

After nearly a decade under Stephen Harper's thumb, the Canadian cannabis industry is finally turning over a new leaf. With Trudeau's promise of legalization in the air, medical marijuana producers anticipate they'll be able to tap into a new and profitable market. But in Quebec, production and distribution numbers are still much lower than the West Coast and Ontario.

In this VICE documentary, Simon Coutu plants weed at Quebec's only Health Canada-approved facility, visits with cannabis patients to discuss access and services, and finds out how Quebec's new medical cannabis registry could blaze the trail for international research.

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Marijuana is going to be legalized.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s speech from the throne, read Friday by Gov. General David Johnston, said the Liberal government would introduce legislation that will “legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana.”

But before you run to the nearest dispensary and buy a dime-bag of their finest ganja, maybe it’s time to step back and evaluate the downside of the drug.

It’s not hard to find research that highlights the positive, medicinal effects of marijuana.

And it’s not hard to find studies the reveal the damaging short and long-term effects of heavy use.

Some pro-pot advocates will argue that marijuana doesn’t have any addictive properties, that it’s a nearly harmless drug.

The cannabis market has come a long way in recent years, and 2015 was no exception. While marijuana is still considered a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act, the US has allowed patients with a variety of medical conditions to smoke marijuana in 23 states since 1996, and this year more states have moved to legalize both medical and recreational cannabis.

For example, in February, Alaska became the third state to allow individuals to grow, smoke and possess cannabis for recreational use, while Oregon became the fourth in July. There have also been initiatives in the medical cannabis space, with both Texas and Georgia signing bills last year to legalize low-THC cannabis oil for the treatment of epilepsy and other chronic diseases.

More Ontario students report using cannabis than tobacco, a survey released Wednesday shows.

About 21% of Grade 7 to 12 students in Ontario say they used cannabis during the past year, according to the survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The usage was higher among older students; 37% of Grade 12 students reported using pot, while the report called marijuana use among seventh graders as "negligible".

When new Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau was elected to office a short time ago, it was a great day for Canada, and therefore, the world.

For Canadians, a return to power for the liberal party means some serious policy shifts are in order, including overhauling the country’s criminal justice system, boosting spending on health programs, and devising and implementing a system to effectively legalize and regulate marijuana.

John Lennon died tragically 35 years ago today, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a singer, songwriter and political activist. Although most famous for promoting peace during the Vietnam War, Lennon was also an outspoken cannabis consumer and activist.