PSN Briefings

Plain-English cannabis industry updates — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters.

Episode 1 • Federal Rescheduling — What Actually Changed

Latest PSN Briefs

Short, plain-English updates from the PSN desk

  • What federal rescheduling did NOT change 2 min read • Federal
  • Why state cannabis boards still control outcomes 3 min read • States
  • What operators should not assume in 2026 2 min read • Operators

In an effort to help cannabis retailers, the Ontario Cannabis Store announced they’ll be lowering their wholesale prices this fall. But there are concerns it won’t be enough to keep some struggling shops afloat — and retailers in other provinces want help too. Guest host Anthony Germain hears about the over-saturated market from two Canadian cannabis store owners and Michael Armstrong, an associate professor of operations research at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont.

Aired: Aug. 7, 2023

 In an effort to help cannabis retailers, the Ontario Cannabis Store announced they’ll be lowering their wholesale prices this fall. But there are concerns it won’t be enough to keep some struggling shops afloat — and retailers in other provinces want help too. Guest host Anthony Germain hears about the over-saturated market from two Canadian cannabis store owners and Michael Armstrong, an associate professor of operations research at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont.  Read More  

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