by Grow Up Conference | Oct 22, 2021
Growers are growers as far as the government is concerned. And the tax on product – whether it be $1 per gram or percentage-based – is the same whether you’re a stock exchange giant or a licensed micro-cultivator. But the boutique bud community is speaking up. The Stand for Craft campaign, representing more than 50 operations, wants a tiered approach to taxes, lest they lose an already difficult fight to stay in business. This session will discuss who should carry the tax weight in the cannabis industry and the upside to incentivizing craft businesses.
Moderator – Matt Lamers
by Grow Up Conference | Sep 2, 2021
Since legalization in October 2018 many cannabis businesses have emerged and participated in the Canadian green rush. Some have succeeded and some haven’t. There are still opportunities to start a cannabis business in a smart, efficient and sustainable way after establishing a business plan there are security, compliance and build out or renovation considerations. Hear from some of the industry’s top experts in security, compliance and building experts from their experiences and knowledge how to prepare, things to consider and where there are opportunities to leverage new and existing regulatory pathways to still thrive. Join us for this engaging and interactive discussion.
Moderator – Jennifer van Dijk
by Grow Up Conference | Sep 1, 2021
In reality, however, some waters do very little to support life and can actually restrict growth.
We are going to explore what waters you should be using to maximize your yield while also minimizing your chem requirements, time, and water usage.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 31, 2021
This session will provide a detailed look at marketing considerations for growers and licensed producers including:
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- Getting your brand off the ground
- Standing out in a crowded market
- Highlighting your personal brand
- White labeling partnerships & supply chain considerations
Moderator – Bridget Hoffer
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 30, 2021
This session will highlight aspects of the craft cannabis industry, specifically, in regards to what methods and process’ define a craft model, and how those aspects will not only define that products quality, but overall value as well. Matthew will discuss the importance of a quality driven market and talk about why it so important, not just for an overall healthy cannabis market, but particularly for those seeking cannabis for its therapeutic use.
Key Take-Aways:
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- Concept of Craft cannabis and what defines it, as well as a more comprehensive understanding of why quality matters and what it has to offer, especially when it is being used therapeutically.
- A more comprehensive understanding of some of the choices that go into a craft process model, and set a framework for how these process methodologies influence both quality and overall value of the product being consumed.
- To help illuminate some of the most important aspect of what goes into a healthy quality driven craft cannabis market, and why it is essential to a strong Canadian legacy, as well as the numerous patients who seek this plant therapeutically.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 26, 2021
Since the Canadian legalization of Cannabis in October 2018, the industry has seen significant growth. The Federal laws are heavily weighted toward licensing, production, and cultivation requirements, quality, and testing requirements, with minimal environmental guidance. Although the legal requirements from an environmental standpoint for producers have not changed significantly since legalization, municipalities have been forced to deal with many nuisance complaints from area residents regarding odours, noise, dust, and light from production and cultivation operations. Municipalities in Ontario have passed by-laws to restrict facilities because of these nuisance issues. By far, odours have been the biggest challenge. Rosanna DiLabio with Pinchin will review the aspects and impacts of Cannabis operations with a focus on “nuisance” emissions, how they can be managed and outline odour control technology currently available. Vicki Hilborn with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) will outline how nuisance concerns are being managed in rural areas of Ontario, what a “Good Neighbour Policy” is and will provide highlights about the odour research currently being supported by OMAFRA. Finally, you will hear from Richard Butler of Willms and Shier Environmental Lawyers about how legal agricultural protections apply to growers and what producers need to know about their environmental liabilities both from a civil and regulatory perspective. An interactive discussion and Q&A session will follow the presentations.
Moderator – Rosanna DiLabio
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 24, 2021
This session will review the different forms of intellectual property that are available to protect innovations in the fast growing field of psychedelics. In particular, this session will provide a detailed look at patenting psychedelic inventions and answer several questions:
- How important is it to secure a priority date for a new invention and when should a patent application be filed?
- What types of inventions can be protected – new derivatives; extraction of actives; medical use?
- What are the requirements for patentability?
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 23, 2021
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 23, 2021
It seems like a no-brainer – when you use words like organic, regenerative, no-till to describe your growing techniques – it sounds sustainable. But is it? Join the experts to discuss ways to move LSO into a regenerative future.
Moderator – Dr. Av Singh
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 20, 2021
In the last two years, dozens of approvals for psychedelic-assisted therapies have been approved for use by patients under the care of psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical counsellors, social workers, general practitioners, and nurses. Specifically, psilocybin has been a molecule of interest that has been a focal point to these alternative treatments, with patient access that falls under a Section 56(1) exemption under Part J of the Food and Drugs Act. From a commercialization standpoint, what licence type is required to prepare a regulated compound such as psilocybin for patients and what specific activities can be performed? What are the site-specific requirements? What evidence do we have to show that controlled substances like psilocybin may follow a similar path towards medicinal use that cannabis has taken? What is the potential for business in psychedelic mushrooms within the applicable legislation and what aspects can be leveraged to further the rate of company success? All this and more will be covered in this informative session.
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