by Grow Up Conference | Oct 9, 2024 | Media Partners, Stratcann
Customs officers in Hong Kong have arrested three people and seized 500 kilograms of cannabis in a shipment of soybeans from Canada, reports the South China Morning Post.
The stowed cannabis was discovered in a container that had been unloaded from a cargo ship which had drawn the attention of customs officials. Incentive to smuggle cannabis into the country is high, with prices reportedly more than HK$200 a gram, or about 35 Canadian dollars.
According to the Morning Post, and a video on Facebook, seizures of cannabis in Hong Kong rose by 108% to 3,021 kilograms between January and July this year, up from 1,449 kilograms in the same period last year. It also notes that the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department says that the 2.6 tonnes of cannabis seized in the first nine months of this year is up more than 80% compared with the same period in 2023.
Canada is not the only source of illicit cannabis imports into the country, but it’s not an uncommon occurrence. On March 10, 2024, Hong Kong Customs seized about 87 kilograms of suspected cannabis at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in the largest passenger cannabis trafficking case detected by customs at HKIA in the past decade.
Two men, 67 and 48, arriving from Vancouver, were arrested after customs officers found the suspected cannabis in their checked-in luggage.
In November 2023, around 223 kilograms of suspected cannabis were seized from a ship declared as transporting tires, en route from Canada. Seventy-six kilograms were seized from a ship from Canada on October 5, 2023, another 120 kilograms in August, and 110 kilograms in July of the same year.
In December 2022, Hong Kong customs seized 348 kilograms of cannabis hidden in a shipment of ceiling tiles arriving from Canada.
Officials arrested two men, 32 and 34, who were suspected to be connected to the case, after discovering the cannabis hidden among 40 boxes of ceiling tiles.
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by Grow Up Conference | Oct 8, 2024 | Cannabis News Wire, Media Partners
Cannabis legalization has made significant progress in the United States, with more than one-half of the states allowing its use for medical or recreational purposes, or both. However, despite these developments, cannabis is still illegal at the federal level.
A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) highlights the growing divide between federal and state laws, which creates inconsistent policies and could pose risks to public health. Initially, state regulations focused on the business side of cannabis, such as revenue and sales, overlooking public health.
This has led to a situation where policymakers are now scrambling to catch up. The report stresses the importance of federal guidance and consistent national standards to regulate the quality and potency of cannabis, ensuring consumer safety.
Below are five key takeaways from the report:
Cannabis use surpasses alcohol consumption
As per the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more American adults reported using cannabis nearly every day in 2022 than alcohol, which was the first time marijuana overtook alcohol in terms of frequent use.
During the past 30 years, the number of regular marijuana users has grown significantly, from fewer than a million people in 1992 to almost 18 million in 2022. As cannabis becomes legal in more states, it is easier for people to obtain, with about two-thirds of adults saying the substance is fairly easy to get.
Additionally, the cost of cannabis has decreased, particularly in terms of the cost per unit of THC, the compound responsible for cannabis’ psychoactive effects.
The potency of cannabis products is often undisclosed
Cannabis has progressively grown more THC-concentrated over time. Although smoking dried marijuana flower remains common, there’s been a surge in the popularity of vape oils, edibles and other products.
While some states limit THC levels in certain cannabis products, such as edibles, many other cannabis products remain unregulated. THC concentrations in products such as shatter, wax and dabs can range from 60% to 90%, according to Dr. Yasmin Hurd, head of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.
These high-potency products increase the risk of overconsumption, contributing to more hospital visits and accidents.
Psychoactive hemp products are available in states where cannabis is illegal
Despite marijuana being classified as a schedule I drug under federal law, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized certain hemp-derived products. This has led to an influx of products containing substances, including delta-8 THC and CBD, some of which can still have psychoactive effects.
These hemp-based products are often sold even in states where cannabis remains illegal, though they are largely unregulated. Health officials have raised concerns about the safety of these products, and the report recommends closing this regulatory loophole.
Cannabis research faces significant obstacles
Studying cannabis remains a challenge due to its classification as a schedule I drug, which places strict limitations on researchers. These restrictions make it difficult to conduct studies on the health effects of cannabis.
Even agencies such as the White House Office of National Drug Policy are not permitted to research the impacts of cannabis legalization. The report recommends that Congress remove these barriers and support more extensive research.
Marijuana health risks are often overlooked amid growing public support
Many people view cannabis as less harmful since its legalization, yet awareness of its potential risks remains low. THC has been linked to increased risks of marijuana use disorder, psychosis and suicidal thoughts, especially when consumed in higher doses.
With pro-marijuana advertising becoming more widespread, especially among young adults, there is growing concern about the long-term effects.
The report advocates for public health initiatives to educate the public on the risks, especially targeting vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women and seniors. Moreover, it calls for better training for marijuana retail staff to provide accurate information to consumers.
This report is likely to draw the interest of cannabis companies such as Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF) because it contains numerous insights that can offer glimpses into the discussion points likely to shape future federal policy on marijuana.
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by Grow Up Conference | Oct 8, 2024 | Media Partners, Stratcann
A recent study highlights how the illicit cannabis markets in Canada, especially in British Columbia and Ontario, have changed since cannabis was legalized in 2018.
The report says the effort to legalize happened too quickly to address some of the more uniquely Canadian issues like diversion from the personal/designated production licences for medical cannabis or finding a balance with Indigenous communities and provincial governments’ jurisdictional challenges.
The impacts of cannabis legalization on organized crime in Ontario and British Columbia, published in the Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, interviews 23 experts from law enforcement, law, media, public service, and the private sector, offering numerous insightful (but anonymous) commentaries on the topic.
While quotes in the study are from a range of sources, many of them are from law enforcement officials.
Abuse of personal/designated licenses
The first part of the report highlights what interviewees said is an increase in longtime abuse of Canada’s personal and designated production licences for cannabis for medical purposes. While such licences ensure Canadians who are authorized to use cannabis for such purposes have a way of accessing it outside of the commercial licensed producer program, diversion from these licences for profit is also well-known and documented.
Although these licences have been around for some two decades, several of those interviewed, notes the report, claim that abuse of these licences has increased since cannabis was legalized in late 2018. This increase is in terms of the number of illicit production sites that have licences and the size of those production sites.
“Governments have been, I think, cautious about even talking about removing the personal/designated registrations,” an unnamed federal government official in Ontario is quoted as saying. “Because of the history of litigation, there is worry that by removing it, we might trigger more court activity and more adverse decisions. The threshold for winning that argument is really, really high. It’s not going to be about organized crime and its impacts. It’s going to be about your mom who has been using a designated licence to let your dad grow 12 plants for your mom who needs it for end of life care. And then we’re going to have to prove in court that the scenario where your mom is growing 12 plants with your dad’s help is so dangerous that we have to pull this away from everybody.”
Production in Indigenous communities
Another facet of the cannabis market covered by the study is cannabis production in Indigenous communities in Canada, with researchers speaking to Indigenous licence holders operating within and outside of the federal and provincial regulations.
Researchers say, based on interviews with those subjects, that the latter contains both small-scale “grey zone” operators as well as the presence of organized crime often operating without the approval of the communities they do business in. These types of stores and businesses are more often associated with increases in violent crimes in these communities, such as armed robberies.
“Illicit cannabis was not on the radar before legalization,” says one Indigenous community member in Ontario. “There were some grow operations in houses, but nothing substantial. Now there are both illegal and legal store-fronts for selling/distribution.”
“Illicit stores on indigenous lands have steadily increased since legalization,” said a law enforcement officer in BC. “Once the ones outside of Indigenous lands were closed down, we saw them pop up there. Organized crime is associated with some of those stores, and the Indigenous governments have said they are. When Indigenous communities don’t want the stores they reach out to Canadian law enforcement to get rid of them.”
Increase in exports to the US
A third piece of the illicit cannabis market in Canada covered by the study is exports, which the paper says are primarily to the United States. These exports have only increased since legalization, partly due to increased domestic competition from the legal market.
In addition, this increased competition in the cannabis space has led some of these organized crime groups that were previously involved with cannabis production and distribution to move to psilocybin mushrooms, while others have opiates.
“Prior to legalization,” says a law enforcement officer in Ontario, “you would see examples of large-scale trafficking and distribution within Canada. We don’t see that anymore. Instead, most examples of sophisticated trafficking are destined for the United States.”
Moving forward
“One of the negative impacts [of legalization] is that police have not been as invested as they used to in cannabis investigations and/or prosecutions,” said a law enforcement Officer in BC.
The study offers no specific solutions to these challenges but highlights the need for further investigation of these different trends in the market to better understand the unique nature of Canada’s evolving cannabis landscape.
by Grow Up Conference | Oct 8, 2024 | Media Partners, Psychedelic News Wire
During Psychedelic Climate Week in New York, thousands gathered to promote climate solutions focused on phasing out fossil fuels in favor of cleaner energies. Various discussions were held during the event, with one focusing on how psychedelic experiences could spark shifts in consciousness and help inspire behaviors that were more climate friendly.
This was one of the features of Climate Week, with other events including a performance by a rag wrestling collective, several climate-themed discussions, meditation and dancing. This comes as the general public grows more anxious about the climate crisis given the slowly increasing global temperatures and the frequency with which natural disasters are occurring.
At the same time, interest in potential hallucinogens such as LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine hold is also growing. Numerous studies have found that the substances may be useful in the treatment of mental-health conditions, including anxiety and depression.
Psychedelic for Climate Action founder, Marissa Feinberg, stated in a recent interview that the use of these drugs under the right circumstances could promote mindfulness and relieve stress. It isn’t consumers only who can benefit from psychedelic experiences either, she continued, explaining that they could help executives think outside the box, especially on climate and social issues. Feinberg also revealed that an event sponsor had offered free ibogaine treatments to politicians.
Professor Bennet Zelner of the University of Maryland is currently studying psychedelic experiences, with the objective of determining whether they stimulate decision-making that is more compassionate.
Some studies suggest that these experiences are linked to feeling more connected to nature and proenvironmental behavior. For instance, one study carried out in 2017 determined that individuals who used hallucinogens were more likely to report that they had saved and recycled water. The researchers noted that the participants were recruited from a crowdsourcing platform, in addition to being more experienced with psychedelics and more educated. This meant that the findings couldn’t be applied to the general population.
Individuals who have taken part in ayahuasca ceremonies have also admitted to feeling more connected to nature.
Additionally, separate research has also pointed out a correlation between using psychedelics and antiauthoritarian sentiment or prosocial behavior. This is somewhat confusing, however, since some Neo-Nazi figures have admitted to the substances inspiring them.
Overall, psychedelics have shown promise in the treatment of many conditions, so this new use wouldn’t be a surprise. At the moment, however, individuals are advised to exercise caution when indulging in these substances, as more studies are needed to ascertain their effectiveness. As enterprises such as Mind Medicine Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD) (NEO: MMED) (DE: MMQ) make public the results of their R&D, more could become known about the specific uses to which hallucinogens can be put to support health and wellness.
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by Grow Up Conference | Oct 8, 2024 | Garden Culture Magazine, Media Partners
Watering the garden is one of the most basic tasks growers have, yet it’s also one of the most complex. We hope you’ve gained a wealth of knowledge from this edition regarding water and how to best offer it to your plants. In the era of climate change, this precious natural resource is a concern for us all, so we’d like to cap things off by suggesting 5 Cool Ways To Make The Most Of Your Water. These recommendations benefit us, our gardens, and the planet.
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation involves using a series of hoses and tubes strategically placed at the base of plants throughout container gardens, raised beds, or in the ground. The gardener attaches a hose bib or sprinkler valve, and multiple plants simultaneously receive water. Some growers shy away from drip irrigation because the concept may initially seem overwhelming. But in reality, this method is easy to install, saves time and water, and offers several other benefits to plants. Drip irrigation allows water to slowly seep down to the roots where crops need it the most. As a result, it minimizes the risk of diseases like powdery mildew and blight and reduces evaporation, quenching the garden’s thirst for longer. Hand watering takes a lot of time, but with drip irrigation, you only have to turn the water on and let the hoses handle the rest. You can purchase ready-to-go kits and set a timer for automated garden watering! Now, that’s what we call smart gardening.


Hugelkultur Beds
We can’t emphasize enough how efficient hugelkultur beds and containers are for the eco-friendly and water-conscious gardener. Building this type of garden involves layering slow-to-decompose materials at the bottom of the bed or container, like rotting logs, woody stems and branches, egg shells, and fruit pits. Top these materials with leaf mold, compost, and manure, and get planting! If you use rotted logs, you’ll notice how well they retain moisture, which is slowly released to plant roots. Trust us; we’ve tried building garden beds this way and loved the results, with Garden Culture’s editor noticing she didn’t have to water her crops even on the hottest days! If you’re not interested in building a hugelkultur bed, consider simply placing decomposing wood at the bottom of your beds or containers for water retention (and to reduce the amount of soil you’ll need!).


Capture and Reuse Rainwater and Runoff
Sometimes, when it rains, it pours, so why not make the best of a storm and capture water for later use in your gardens? Capturing water can be as simple as putting buckets and wheelbarrows on the lawn before the rain starts. Others use rain barrels with a capacity of about 50 gallons to collect and store rainwater. Install the barrel near a downspout; if using the water for edible crops, a metal roof is ideal, as many roofing materials contain petroleum. A wicking bed is another option that requires some preparation but pays off in the long run. This type of garden features a reservoir that captures and holds water runoff throughout the growing season. Make the reservoir base with an impermeable barrier. Drainage pipes allow the water to flow, and gravel stores the water. Plants drink water from the reservoir as needed, resulting in less evaporation and water waste.


Garden Ollas or Clay Pots
Our ancestors were clever and had a waste not, want not mentality; in the era of climate change, we need to adopt that mindset again. With experts predicting water will become more expensive or difficult to access, looking to our past for smart water-saving techniques is necessary. Many farmers in dry parts bury water ollas or unglazed clay pots because they are porous and water can pass freely through them. All you have to do is dig a hole in the garden for the pot, fill it with water about once a week, and cover it with a clay saucer or another pot to act as a lid. Ensure the lid sits at the soil surface so you can fill it with water. Place ollas 3 to 5 feet apart, depending on the crop type you’re growing. Ollas will offer plants extra water during dry spells and increase the time between watering. They’re an excellent option for containers as well. For large containers, use a 6-8-inch olla. In a garden bed, consider burying several 8-12-inch ollas.


Good Watering Practices
Good watering practices will help you be more efficient and reduce water waste. For example, water the garden only early in the morning or late when the sun sets. Getting your timing right will allow the water to soak into the soil rather than evaporate with the day’s heat. Another good rule of thumb is to water for longer, less often. With a deep soaking, you’ll notice the water pools at the plant’s base and then slowly disappears into the soil. If you do a quick watering, the roots will likely never feel the moisture, which will be quickly absorbed by the soil at the surface. Finally, never underestimate the importance of mulch. Placing compost, fallen leaves, or straw around the base of your plants (but not touching!) will protect the soil from erosion, nutrient leaching, and water evaporation. A quick tip: water before applying mulch to keep the moisture in the ground longer.


Sources:
- The Climate Change Garden: Down To Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden by Sally Morgan and Kim Stoddart.
- Organic Gardening for Everyone by Calikim
- The Regenerative Garden: 80 Practical Projects for Creating a Self-sustaining Garden Ecosystem by Stephanie Rose
by Grow Up Conference | Oct 8, 2024 | Garden Culture Magazine, Media Partners
Everest Fernandez introduces the often-overlooked topic of testing runoff solution when growing in soilless substrates.
Confession time: During my first decade as a soilless gardener, I grew thousands of plants in stone wool, coco coir, and perlite without ever considering testing the runoff. Yes, you read that right. As someone who’s not shy about sharing his past mistakes on these pages (mercifully limited to indoor gardening), this oversight was huge. I’m ready to explain why testing your nutrient leachate is crucial for soilless growing. So, if you’re new to hydroponics or don’t know what runoff is, this one’s for you!
Why Should You Care About Runoff?
So, what exactly is runoff? It’s the excess nutrient solution that drains out of your pots, blocks, or slabs after watering. While some hydro setups naturally minimize or eliminate runoff (like passive wicking systems), irrigating your plants so runoff emerges from your soilless media is vital in top-fed systems with coco coir or stone wool.
Here’s my rule of thumb: Aim for 25-30% of your daily nutrient solution to come out as runoff. This practice helps prevent salt buildup in the root zone, which can otherwise wreak havoc on nutrient balance and stress your plants. Think of runoff like clearing the screen of an “Etch a Sketch”—it’s a fresh start.


Growing in soilless media is a different ballgame compared to soil-based container gardening. In pots filled with soilless substrates, the grower provides all the nutrients through the feeding solution. The growing medium primarily offers physical support, water retention, and nutrient storage. This makes it super important to keep tabs on the nutrient environment—and that’s where runoff testing comes into play. Compare this with soil-based potting mixes, where growers aim to minimize runoff to avoid flushing away valuable nutrients.
Neglecting to create runoff when growing in soilless mixes (essentially, underwatering) can lead to nasty consequences like salt buildup, which results in nutrient toxicity. The symptoms—burnt leaf tips, stunted growth, and reduced yields—stem from the selective absorption of nutrients like nitrate, potassium, and phosphorus, while others like sodium, chloride, and magnesium accumulate. Over time, this imbalance stresses your plants and hinders their ability to take up water and nutrients.
Environmental Factors and Their Impact on Runoff
Nutrient management should always be considered within the context of your environmental conditions. High air temperatures, low humidity, and intense lighting significantly affect plant health and nutrient uptake, impacting runoff pH and EC.
High Air Temperatures
Elevated temperatures accelerate plant metabolism and increase transpiration, leading to rapid salt accumulation in the root zone and higher runoff EC. In extreme cases, high temperatures can cause nutrient imbalances or deficiencies when roots struggle to meet increased demand.
Low Humidity
Low humidity levels create a high vapor pressure deficit, forcing plants to transpire more rapidly. This leads to higher nutrient concentrations in the root zone, as water evaporates faster than nutrients are absorbed. If increasing humidity isn’t an option, lowering the feed solution concentration is the next best step.
Intense LED Lighting
High-intensity lighting, especially in LED grow rooms, can markedly increase the demand for water and nutrients, causing issues similar to those caused by high temperatures and low humidity. Photoinhibition or light stress can accumulate unused nutrients in the root zone, impacting runoff EC and pH. Use a dimmer to incrementally adjust light intensity to help mitigate these issues.
The Role of Organic Additives and Compost Teas
Organic additives like compost teas and hydroponic supplements can significantly influence the pH stability of your nutrient solution and runoff.
Compost Teas
Rich in organic acids, compost teas can lower the pH of the nutrient solution, leading to a drop in runoff pH. Additionally, the microbial activity they stimulate can alter nutrient dynamics in the root zone, sometimes causing unexpected pH fluctuations.
Other Organic Additives
Products like humic and fulvic acids, liquid seaweed, and fish emulsions improve nutrient uptake and plant resilience. However, these additives can also affect pH stability, as humic and fulvic acids can chelate nutrients, potentially leading to fluctuations in pH and EC.
What Makes a Nutrient Solution pH Stable?
Several factors contribute to pH stability in a nutrient solution:
Buffering Capacity
The presence of bicarbonates, carbonates, and other buffering agents helps maintain pH stability by neutralizing acids or bases that might otherwise cause fluctuations.
Nutrient Composition
The types and ratios of nutrients play a crucial role. Nitrate-based nitrogen raises pH, while ammonium-based nitrogen lowers it. Professional hydroponic nutrient blends often balance these opposing effects to stabilize pH.


Water Quality
High alkalinity or mineral content in water can cause pH instability. Using reverse osmosis (RO) water or pre-treating water can help create a more stable pH environment.
How to Test Runoff
Testing runoff is straightforward. Measure two things: electrical conductivity (EC) (or Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)) and pH. Start by collecting about 150 ml of runoff after watering. Compare the runoff EC / TDS to your input nutrient solution. If the runoff is more than 20-25% higher, it indicates salt buildup. This can result from under-watering, poor drainage, or over-fertilisation. Gradually reduce the nutrient solution strength until the runoff stabilizes, and consider more frequent or longer irrigation events to generate more runoff.
When mixing a remedial feed solution, consider symmetry. For example, if your input solution has an EC of 2.0 mS and your runoff is 2.5 mS, aim to decrease your feed strength incrementally to 1.5–1.9 mS until the runoff returns to your target of 2.0 mS.
Conversely, if your runoff EC is lower than your input (though less common), it could indicate rapid nutrient uptake or nutrient retention by the medium. This sometimes happens when plants take up EC-contributing ions like nitrate, potassium, or calcium. Consider reducing irrigation frequency or slightly increasing nutrient strength—but make changes gradually.
What About Runoff pH?
A rise in pH could indicate your medium is releasing basic cations, leading to alkalinity. A decrease in pH might signal acidification from nitrate uptake or acidic residues in the root zone. To maintain balance, adjust the pH of your feed solution in the opposite direction of the shift observed in the runoff.
Also, keep an eye on your plants! Pathogens like Pythium (root rot) or Phytophthora can quickly damage the root system, disrupting normal nutrient and water uptake and leading to unexpected pH changes. Compromised roots may fail to absorb acidic nutrients like ammonium efficiently, causing pH to rise. However, to confuse matters, dying roots might release acidic compounds into the medium as they decompose, lowering pH!
When’s the Best Time to Collect Runoff?
Timing is critical when collecting runoff. Collecting it as soon as it appears provides a snapshot of the root zone’s condition, especially after an overnight dry-back period. However, waiting until runoff has flowed for a minute gives a more comprehensive sample, reflecting the entire root zone, including accumulated salts or nutrient deposits.
Try collecting a composite sample over the entire irrigation cycle for consistent data. This method averages out variations within the root zone, making it helpful in identifying long-term trends. However, be cautious, as this approach can mask localised nutrient imbalances.


Responding To Your Runoff Data
Once you’ve got your EC and pH readings, it’s time to put on your detective hat. High EC in the runoff could mean your plants struggle with salt buildup from over-fertilizing or poor drainage. Low EC might suggest your plants are underfed or that you’re not allowing sufficient dry-back with overly-frequent feedings.
pH fluctuations indicate issues with your water source, growing medium, or nutrient solution. The goal is to keep your root zone happy and stable, with a pH typically between 5.5 and 6.5 for most soilless systems. Regularly testing your runoff and making informed tweaks based on your findings will help prevent a nutrient lockout, reduce plant stress, and optimize growth and yield.
Looking at some hobby indoor grows online, it’s clear I’m not the only one who’s neglected runoff testing. It’s not just an optional extra—it’s a must for anyone serious about mastering soilless growing. You’ll gain valuable insights into what’s happening in your root zone and be able to make the necessary adjustments to keep your plants thriving.
Once runoff testing becomes a daily habit, it will become second nature. You’ll sidestep the pitfalls of salt buildup, nutrient imbalances, and pH fluctuations before they become visible in the aerial parts of your plants. Remember, consistency is vital—the more regular your testing and tweaks are, the happier and more productive your plants will be.
by Grow Up Conference | Oct 7, 2024 | Media Partners, The New Agora
An overview of Social Credit
Those who “surf” regularly on the internet know the website wikipedia.org, a free encyclopedia on almost any subject. As a matter of fact, if you search for the words “social credit”, you will get a very honest overview of what it is all about. Here is a recent version of this article:
Social Credit is a socio-economic philosophy wherein consumers, fully provided with adequate purchasing power, establish the policy of production through exercise of their monetary vote. In this view, the term economic democracy does not mean worker control of industry. Removing the policy of production from banking institutions, government, and industry, Social Credit envisages an “aristocracy of producers, serving and accredited by a democracy of consumers”. (C.H. Douglas, Credit-Power and Democracy.)
The term Social Credit, as a formal name, originated from the writings of British engineer and originator of the Social Credit movement, Clifford Hugh Douglas (1879-1952), who wrote a book by that name in 1924. According to Douglas, the true purpose of production is consumption, and production must serve the genuine, freely expressed interests of consumers. Each citizen is to have a beneficial, not direct, inheritance in the communal capital conferred by complete and dynamic access to the fruits of industry assured by the National Dividend and Compensated Price. Assuming the only safe place for power is in many hands, Social Credit is a distributive philosophy, and its policy is to disperse power to individuals. The Social Credit philosophy is best summed up by Douglas when he said, “Systems were made for man, and not man for systems, and the interest of man which is self-development, is above all systems, whether theological, political or economic.” (Douglas, Economic Democracy.)
Social Credit Economic Policy
C. H. Douglas proposed that a rate of income less than prices generated during any production period results in deficiency in purchasing power. His A+B theorem states that if A is all wages, salaries and dividends paid to consumers and B is the cost of overhead and depreciation not paid to consumers, then prices charged for all goods must be at least A+B. But since only A payments are received as income, then consumer purchasing power is typically less than prices generated during the same production period.
Douglas suggested that widespread unemployment, debt, poverty and war are inevitable to sustain such a system. As automation progressively replaces human labour in production, Douglas believed Social Credit could ensure enough purchasing power for consumers to buy all goods produced along with ample leisure time. His Social Credit solution included three core components:
- A National Dividend to provide all citizens with a basic income guarantee, regardless of employment status.
- A Compensated Price (price adjustment mechanism) that reflects the real cost of production as the mean rate of consumption over the mean rate of production for an equivalent period of time.
- A National Credit Office to statistically calculate the amount of credit that should be circulating in the economy.
Economic theory
Douglas disagreed with classical economists such as Adam Smith and David Ricardo who divided the factors of production into land, labour and capital. He also disagreed with Karl Marx who claimed that labour created all wealth. Douglas believed the “cultural inheritance of society” was the primary factor in production. Our cultural inheritance is defined as the knowledge, technique and processes that have been handed down to us incrementally from the origins of civilization. Consequently, we do not have to keep “reinventing the wheel”. “We are merely the administrators of that cultural inheritance, and to that extent the cultural inheritance is the property of all of us, without exception.” (Douglas, The Monopolistic Idea.) Douglas also criticized classical economics because it was based upon a barter economy; whereas, the modern economy is a monetary one.
The Nature of Money and Credit
To the classical economist, money is a medium of exchange. This may have once been the case when the majority of wealth was produced by individuals who subsequently exchanged it with each other. But in modern economies, division of labour splits production into multiple processes, and wealth is produced by people working in association with each other. For instance, an automobile worker does not produce any wealth (i.e., the automobile) by himself, but only in conjunction with other auto workers, the producers of roads, gasoline, insurance etc..
In this view, wealth is a pool upon which people can draw, and the efficiency gained by individuals cooperating in the productive process are known as the “unearned increment of association” – historic accumulations of which constitute what Douglas called the “cultural heritage”. The means of drawing upon this pool are the tickets distributed by the banking system.
Initially, money originated from the productive system, when cattle owners punched leather discs which represented a head of cattle. These discs could then be exchanged for corn, and the corn producers could then exchange the disc for a head of cattle at a later date. The word “pecuniary” comes from the Latin “pecus“, meaning “cattle”. Today, the productive system and the distributive/monetary system are two separate entities. Douglas demonstrated that loans create deposits, and presented mathematical proof in his book Social Credit. Bank credit comprises the vast majority of money, and is created every time a bank makes a loan. Douglas was also one of the first to understand the creditary nature of money. The word credit derives from the Latin “credere”, meaning “to believe”. “The essential quality of money, therefore, is that a man shall believe that he can get what he wants by the aid of it.” (Douglas, Warning Democracy.)
Money should not be regarded as a commodity but rather as a ticket, a means of distribution of production. “There are two sides to this question of a ticket representing something that we can call, if we like, a value. There is the ticket itself – the money which forms the thing we call ‘effective demand’ – and there is something we call a price opposite to it.” (Douglas, The Use of Money.) Money is effective demand, and the means of reclaiming that money are prices and taxes. As real capital replaces labour in the process of modernization, money should become increasingly an instrument of distribution.
Douglas also claimed the problem of production, or scarcity, had long been solved. The new problem was one of distribution. Douglas criticized the banking system on two counts: 1) for being a form of government which has been centralizing its power for centuries, and 2) for claiming ownership to the money they create. The latter he claimed was equivalent to claiming ownership of the nation. Money, Douglas claimed, was merely an abstract representation of the real credit of the community, which is the ability of the community to deliver goods and services, when, and where they are required.
Political theory
C.H. Douglas defined democracy as the “will of the people”, not rule by the majority (Douglas, The Nature of Democracy), suggesting that Social Credit could be implemented by any political party supported by effective public demand. Once implemented to achieve a realistic integration of means and ends, party politics could cease to exist. Traditional ballot box democracy is incompatible with Social Credit, which assumes the right of individuals to choose freely one thing at a time, and to contract out of unsatisfactory associations. Douglas advocated what he called the “responsible vote”, where anonymity in the voting process would no longer exist. “The individual voter must be made individually responsible, not collectively taxable, for his vote.”
Opposing the formation of Social Credit Parties, C.H. Douglas believed a group of elected amateurs should never direct a group of competent experts in technical matters. While experts are ultimately responsible for achieving results, the goal of politicians should be to pressure those experts to deliver policy results desired by the populace. According to Douglas, “the proper function of Parliament is to force all activities of a public nature to be carried on so that the individuals who comprise the public may derive the maximum benefit from them. Once the idea is grasped, the criminal absurdity of the party system becomes evident.” (Douglas, The Tragedy of Human Effort.)
Social Credit Philosophy
Douglas described Social Credit as “a policy of a philosophy”, and warned against viewing it solely as a scheme for monetary reform. He coined this philosophy “practical Christianity” – the central issue of which is the Incarnation. Douglas believed there was a Canon which ran through the universe, and Jesus Christ was the Incarnation of this Canon. However, he also believed Christianity remained ineffective so long as it remained transcendental. Religion, which derives from the Latin word relegare (to “bind back”), was intended to be a binding back to reality.
Social Credit is concerned with the incarnation of Christian principles in our organic affairs. Specifically, it is concerned with the principles of association and how to maximize the increments of association which redound to satisfaction of the individual in society – while minimizing any decrements of association. Social Credit elevates the importance of the individual and holds that all institutions exist to serve the individual – that the State exists to serve its citizens, not that individuals exist to serve the State.
The goal of Social Credit is to maximize immanent sovereignty. Social Credit is consonant with the Christian doctrine of Salvation through unearned Grace, and is therefore incompatible with any variant of the doctrine of salvation through works. Works need not be have Purity of intent or desirable consequence and in themselves alone be as “filthy rags”. For instance, the present system makes destructive, obscenely wasteful wars a virtual certainty – which provides lots of “work” for everyone. Social Credit has been called the Third Alternative to the futile Left–Right Duality.
Although Douglas defined Social Credit as a philosophy with Christian roots, he did not envision a Christian theocracy. Practical Christian society is trinitarian in structure, based upon a constitution where the constitution is an organism changing in relation to our knowledge of the nature of the universe. Social Credit society recognizes the fact that the relationship between man and God is unique.
In this view, it is essential to allow man the greatest possible freedom in order to pursue this relationship. If people are given the economic security and leisure achievable in the context of a Social Credit dispensation, most would end their service to mammon and use their free time pursuing spiritual, intellectual, or cultural goals leading to self-development.
Douglas said that Social Crediters want to build a new civilization based upon absolute economic security for the individual – where “… they shall sit every man [individual] under his [her] vine and under his [her] fig tree; and none shall make them afraid.” In keeping with this goal, Douglas was opposed to all forms of taxation on real property. This set Social Credit at variance from the land-taxing recommendations of Henry George.
Douglas opposed what he termed “the pyramid of power”. Totalitarianism reflects this pyramid and is the antithesis of Social Credit. It turns the government into an end instead of a means, and the individual into a means instead of an end – Demon est deus inversus – “the devil is God upside down”. Social Credit is designed to give the individual the maximum freedom allowable given the need for association in economic, political and social matters. “The progress of human society is best measured by the extent of its creative ability. Imbued with a number of natural gifts, notably reason, memory, understanding and free will, man has learned gradually to master the secrets of nature, and to build for himself a world wherein lie the potentialities of peace, security, liberty and abundance.”
Social Credit rejects dialectical materialistic philosophy. Douglas divided philosophy into two schools of thought that he labeled the “classical school”, and the “modern school”, which are broadly represented by philosophies of Aristotle and Francis Bacon respectively. Douglas was critical of both schools of thought, but believed that “the truth lies in appreciation of the fact that neither conception is useful without the other”.
https://www.michaeljournal.org/articles/social-credit/item/an-overview-of-social-credit
Further resources:
Major C.H. Douglas on “The Causes of War” – part 1
Major C.H. Douglas on “The Causes of War” – part 2
The Clifford Hugh Douglas Institute
The Australian League of Rights

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by Grow Up Conference | Oct 7, 2024 | Media Partners, The New Agora
The Mind Controlled Road to Hell
By Julian Rose
The proponents of a transhuman AI future are a clinically insane, anti-life demonic cult. With this at the forefront of your mind, ask yourself: do I still want to do business with them?
If the answer is ‘No’, then take immediate steps to adopt a life style as diametrically opposite as possible from the one that makes one dependent on both the tools and mindset of their trade.
I stress ‘mindset’ because the state of mind behind the push to turn human beings into biocomputers is not sufficiently rejected by the majority of those using the cult’s tech.
There is almost no concentrated thought being applied to this already advanced enslavement process, therefore those not questioning their attachment to the EMF (Electro Magnetic Frequency) digital tech, lack the ability to resist the insidious capture of their best energies.
One can only put an end to something by first recognising its existence and one’s reliance on it.
This is the first phase of release from slavery and in taking control of one’s destiny.
So, what could such a diametrically opposite lifestyle to one of toxic IT dependency be?
Firstly, a re-earthing. A rational process that taps into common sense and frees one from blind acceptance of an ever more dominant digital control system.
This could, in practice, take many different forms and go in many different directions, but all would be about getting out of jail while one still can.
ELECTRICITY is being pushed centre stage as the key tool for both ‘convenience’ and 24/7 invasive surveillance and control.
Consider the fact that all commercial alternative energy sources are about generating electricity. Electricity for public transportation, private cars, cooking, heat pumps (home heating), metering systems, telephone chargers, just about all communication tools, a plethora of household items, street lights, air conditioning, ventilation systems…the list goes on and on.
So, why is the Net Zero by 2045 scam so determined to replace carbon fuel sources with non carbon based electric energy? Anything to do with climate amelioration issues?
No, of course not.
Electricity is the energy choice most obviously connected with the ability to control. The perfect medium for a fully centralised energy surveillance grid.
Now, consider the ever increasing percentage of communication systems and household items that are moving, or have already moved, from cable based distribution to WiFi.
Around 90% of all domestic utility gismos (within the post industrial Northern World) are likely to be WiFi based within the next four to five years. Not because we want that, most of us don’t – but because our protagonists see wireless as the most seamless medium for our ‘management’.
Add to this terrestrial monopolisation process, ‘the cloud’ EMF powered grid, designed to act as a global surveillance, communications and zapping weapon – all in one. Operating out of tens of thousands of satellites – a significant number of which have already been launched into low orbit by Elon Musk’s Starlink program and other related enterprises.
The ‘hive mind internet of everything’ is planned to operate out of this grid of low vibrating EMF microwaves linked-up to 5G towers – and all combining to cover the entire earth’s surface.
Whatever WiFi receiving systems one has will be both a recipient of – and a transmitter into – this highly toxic ‘smart cloud’.
Furthermore, metallic nanoparticles found to be present in chemtrail operations and ‘vaccination’ ingredients, will render human beings energetic conductors/receptors of electronic pulses. An open target of mind control extending into physical body organ manipulation and gene modification.
However, the order of importance in taking steps to guard against becoming an open target of such destruction, must start with WiFi based electronic items that are carried on one’s body on a daily basis.
This is a massive stumbling block for almost all current holders of mobile phones, the great majority of whom cannot even imagine detaching themselves from these ultimate tools of control.
Mobiles are called ‘cell’ phones in America – a very apt description.
In fact, it appears to be the case that there is a subconscious, and in some cases conscious belief that these wireless gadgets are a symbol of ‘progress’ for the human race as a whole. Some, like followers of Yuval Noah Harari, see them as a godly tech; ‘Deus ex machina’, bringing one closer to the omega point of life itself.
Whereas all they actually do – aside from changing one’s genetic and cellular disposition – is embroil one ever deeper in the stifling and soulless virtual agenda of ‘the tech’. The road to hell.
And, as you will surely know by now, this is where the dark architects of control want us to be.
Take undisciplined fascination in – and reliance upon – the tech far enough and one becomes submerged into it.
“Where attention goes energy flows” is not just a nice little parable, it is an observational truth that has been opened-up to the world by the pioneers of quantum physics.
It could be added that where ‘inattention’ goes, slavery follows.
The architects of control are working at reducing living, sentient, emotional beings to biological computers programmed into the matrix of the hive mind, and a large portion of the population are presenting themselves as a blank canvas for this operation.
It is this largely unconscious mindset which must be broken in order for humanity to rescue itself from life in a permanently programmed ‘smart’ prison.
A life in which no possibility of spontaneous creative expression remains and only crumbs are offered as sustenance for mind, body and soul.
The trap has been set, but its motive and end ambition are at least now exposed.
That means that those who can still act with discernment and right brain motivation can take the decisive steps necessary to change their circumstances in accordance with their intention not to be victims.
There are two key steps to be taken. One is material and the other is mental/spiritual.
The material one involves paring down one’s life to an uncluttered, simple and essentially rudimentary way of life in a non urban location in which one has the ability to take some controlling influence over one’s basic needs.
Pure water, living food, fresh (as possible) air and reasonable shelter. None of these will be 100% uncontaminated, but will nevertheless offer the foundation for a healthy and active existence, within the relative calm of a landscape still influenced by and reflecting the rejuvenating powers of nature.
Cities and large towns are the chosen epicentres of electromagnetic frequency targeting and low quality environmental health hazards. Avoid them if you can.
The second step is mental/spiritual. But ‘second’ is an inappropriate description. It is a need that should be attended to simultaneously with the material. Body, mind and spirit are not disconnected phenomena.
Those wishing to free themselves from the architects of control must recognise that the world is in the grip of a demonic mass indoctrination process which can only be truly counteracted by a properly developed psychic (mental) attitude coupled with a determined raising of spiritual energies.
The Masonic/Luciferian insentient and psychopathic condition survives by feeding on negative energies emanating from those it imprisons. Shift one’s energetic point of focus to the realisation of
those higher powers that patiently await one’s attention on the other side if the veil – and one becomes out of reach to the dark forces. Out of reach of low vibrational attacks on one’s psyche.
Not only that, one starts experiencing the rising of a power one may never have thought one possessed; or which one though was only an external phenomenon.
Contrary to what many believe, this sense of inner awakening is not progressed by exclusive adoption of a reclusive inward centred form of contemplation, but by stepping out into the world and taking strong actions that confront injustice and oppression. What in spiritual terms is called ‘service to humanity.’
It is only when an inner nurturing of one’s true power is matched by making use of that power to bring positive change into the world, that true personal growth and awakening gain proper traction and one’s deeper being starts to blossom into a powerful energetic force for good.
It’s vital to understand that it is only when both inner nurturing (i.e. meditation) and outer action for social, mental, physical, economic, political, animal and environmental planetary amelioration are combined – that the key to unlock the door to a metamorphosis of our divided and war torn world is finally achieved.
A true mental and spiritual dynamic empowers us to face the reality of the world courageously, with a burning desire to transform stagnant and degraded life forces into fountains of deeply uplifting energy.
This is the true human dynamic. This is the state available to all of us once we grasp the fact that we are here on this earth to make actual the extraordinary potential we are born with. That which is latent in every one of the thirteen million cells of our body.
We are on earth, but we are from the cosmos. We are universal sparks of the Supreme Nucleus that brought all life into being.
We are not here to be plodding along in slavish lockstep with some top down death wish.
It is only because we have accepted the authority of that which deceives us into believing that we are lesser mortals, fit only for a three dimensional prison camp, that a great victory for life over death still remains a chimera.
It’s more than time to break free. Being the self indoctrinated victim of a delusion is no way to spend our brief manifestation on planet earth.
There’s work to be done – lot’s of it – and the urge to accomplish this work is the most insistent message of our deepest calling. We ignore it at our peril.
By embracing the call to action we set in motion the realisation of both our individual and collective emancipation – and that of all living beings with whom we share this planet.
So go to it – immediately – and never look back.
Julian Rose is an early pioneer of UK organic farming, a writer, broadcaster and international activist. He is author of the acclaimed title ‘Overcoming the Robotic Mind’. Do visit his website
www.julianrose.info for further information.

by Grow Up Conference | Oct 7, 2024 | Media Partners, Stratcann
Despite almost six years of legal, regulated cannabis in Canada, illicit online retailers continue to prosper, seemingly with minimal interference from federal authorities.
These unlicensed sellers operate without regulation, with limited retail expenses, and almost no tax obligations compared to the rigorous requirements expected of licensed stores.
Industry players see this long-standing problem and continued proliferation as a threat to an already beleaguered sector that is doing its best to adapt to a minefield of challenges.
“There has been little to no enforcement, whether that is law enforcement or through website owners and registrars,” said Adrian Cheek, Lead Researcher for Coeus, a data company that examines all types of illicit online activity.
Cheek added that this lack of enforcement is not a new kink in the system but something that has gone almost unchecked since legalization in 2018. He explained that there are several different reasons for this, the first being that enforcement of these businesses is a federal mandate with any budget mainly committed to cracking down on illegal brick-and-mortar stores.
Although it can be easy to point the finger at law enforcement, Cheek feels this issue does not necessarily fall entirely on their shoulders. He pointed out that the people who do the work are often bound by instructions and mandates that have come from other powers.
He has spoken to law enforcement agencies across the country, and says there’s an overwhelming sense of frustration coming from them. They understand what can be done but are not given the tools, finances, or proper support.
“Disrupting the online business itself is actually relatively simple,” he said. “You could literally do this overnight and probably take down 70% of the online activity, from a cannabis perspective, in Canada.”
He added that the problems mainly lie in jurisdictional issues because many online stores don’t indicate where they are based. Further, only Quebec and Ontario have an actual cannabis task force designed to deal with illicit online activity.
“It’s not to say that law enforcement doesn’t talk to each other, they absolutely do,” said Cheek. “But those communications are limited, the information-sharing is limited, and obviously if there are no resources in the province they’re talking to, then essentially nothing gets done.”
The issue is not only relegated to Canada either. The same problem exists across the border in the United States, with a similar lack of online enforcement. Cheek gave an example of some data Coeus has collected over the last few weeks regarding New York-based online cannabis sales. When raids have occurred, and people have been arrested, there is clear evidence that products are moving across the border.
“New York State, for example, has its own cannabis task force but they have exactly the same issue, whereas they are only mandated to tackle brick-and-mortar. It actually states that in their legal documentation.”
What about law enforcement and government?
StratCann reached out to the RCMP for comment on their practices in these areas.
“In keeping with its mandate, the RCMP’s Federal Policing program investigates, and disrupts the most serious and complex criminal threats to the safety and security of Canadians and Canadian interests, including TSOC (transnational and serious organized crime) involvement in the illegal cannabis market,” said Robin Percival, a spokesperson for the organization.
Percival added that the policing responsibility is a collaborative effort for different facets of law enforcement in Canada. “Federal, provincial, and municipal police services share responsibility to enforce the Cannabis Act. As such, an integrated response to criminal involvement in the cannabis market is essential to uphold public safety.”
As for any steps being taken outside the police system, the Ontario Cannabis Store is doing what it can to inform the government of the necessity of enforcement against unlicensed online cannabis ventures.
“The OCS mandate does not include enforcement against illegal cannabis sellers. However, the OCS works continuously with other government stakeholders to ensure they understand the challenges facing the cannabis industry and the importance of enforcing the law against illegal cannabis operators,” said Solomon Israel, Senior Communications Advisor.
Israel added that another mandate of theirs is to improve public awareness of the risks of illicit cannabis. They have completed several educational campaigns in the past, and have one planned for the near future. “We will be launching an exciting new educational campaign this month to coincide with the sixth anniversary of cannabis legalization.”
What can be done?
One of the more obvious ways Cheek believes will help this issue would be for the Canadian federal government to mandate a budget for online enforcement of illegal websites. The lack of funding is one of the wrenches in the whole system when it comes to policing. He added that the system is “malfunctioning from top to bottom,” and the people who can actually do something about it are mired in red tape.
“From an evidence-gathering standpoint, the evidence is already there, it’s in your face,” he said. “[These illicit websites] openly sell the products, they are not on provincial lists, often they are selling scheduled drugs alongside [cannabis], and they are providing payment information. All of that information is obtainable in less than a minute on the website.”
Cheek added that identifying the websites and actively working to take them down is the first step, but a consistent, sustained effort needs to be implemented in order to actually make an ongoing difference.
“If you took 700 websites down today, 450 would probably come back within 24 hours,” he said. “If you have the right components in place to be looking for those 450, [they] could be very quickly disrupted again.”
by Grow Up Conference | Oct 7, 2024 | Cannabis News Wire, Media Partners
The government of Ukraine recently approved a list of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana following the enactment of the country’s marijuana legislation by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ministry of Health shared a list of roughly 20 medical conditions eligible for marijuana treatment, noting that more conditions could be included later if medically approved.
The current list covers a variety of health issues, including neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, shingles, cerebral palsy, chemotherapy-related complications, childhood epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
While Zelensky and other officials have said access to medical marijuana can help soldiers address mental and physical wounds incurred during the nation’s ongoing war with Russia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is currently not a qualifying medical condition.
The Ministry of Health also clarified the guidelines for using marijuana-based medicines, emphasizing the need for strict state control. Patients are advised to stop treatment if they don’t see therapeutic effects within one to three months or if they experience serious side effects, including mental-health issues.
The country has begun importing cannabis products following the decision to move marijuana from list 1 to list 2 of Ukraine’s drug classification system. This shift allows cannabis to be prescribed for medical use.
The legislation was initially approved last year but faced opposition when the Batkivshchyna party attempted to block it by introducing a resolution to repeal the bill. That resolution was ultimately rejected in January this year, clearing the way for the law to take effect. Opponents of the measure also tried to stop it by submitting hundreds of amendments, described by critics as “spam,” to slow the process. Despite these efforts, 248 votes were cast in favor of the bill.
The responsibility for regulating marijuana cultivation and processing will fall to Ukraine’s Ministry of Agrarian Policy. The State Agency on Medicines and the National Police will oversee the distribution of cannabis for medical use and ensure compliance with the law.
Zelensky has been vocal in his support for medical cannabis. In an address to parliament last year, he urged lawmakers to adopt best practices from around the world to help alleviate the pain and suffering of Ukrainians, especially given the country’s ongoing war. He stressed the need to legalize marijuana-based medicines for persons in need while ensuring that production is properly regulated.
The current reform is opposed to that of Russia, Ukraine’s longstanding foe. Russia has always opposed marijuana reform on a national and international level and has expressed disapproval of nations such as Canada that have legalized the drug.
The medical marijuana program is taking shape in Ukraine, and it might be an industry that companies such as Aurora Cannabis Corp. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) could keep an eye on since it could present an international market that they could venture into.
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