Canadian Training Program to Enable Safe and Regulated Service in Public Consumption Spaces
Three Canadian companies are combining their efforts to create a first-of-its-kind cannabis training program.
Anticipating a rise in cannabis tourism in Canada, We Know Training–a technology platform for training and certification–and Diplomat Consulting–regulatory affairs, strategy, and communications firm–announced a joint effort with CannSell to provide training in the restaurant and hospitality sectors (1). CannSell was acquired by We Know Training in March 2023 and educates retail employees and store owners on how to responsibly sell cannabis (2).
“Similar to alcohol service, the new program will provide necessary regulated training and certification for restaurateurs, cocktailers, servers, bartenders, and coffee baristas in safe and regulated service of cannabis in public consumption spaces,” stated a press release (1).
“We believe we will see municipal and provincial governments begin to ease zoning and licensing for public cannabis consumption within the next year across the country,” said Nathan Mison, Founding Partner of Diplomat Consulting (1). “We know 27 per cent of the world’s population want a cannabis tourism experience—why not invite them here to Canada to enjoy an infused food, beverage, and spa experience?”
According to the press release, the companies plan to have a training program complete by 2024, or later this year if cannabis consumption spaces are legalized for live events in Alberta (1).
References
Ep 24, Part II: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Khan
December 12th 2024Evan Friedmann and Yasha Kahn, co-founder of MCR Labs, discuss the discrepancies between current regulations and data on mycotoxins and pesticides in cannabis products. They highlight the need for updated regulations based on new data, emphasizing the importance of accurate testing and labeling. They also discuss the issue of result manipulation, particularly in THC content, and the need for public health officials to address this. Yasha suggests making testing data public to enhance oversight and suggests a national entity to manage this data for better consistency and public safety.
Ep 24, Part I: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Khan
November 21st 2024Evan Friedmann interviews Yasha Khan, co-founder of MCR Labs, about his journey into the cannabis industry and his efforts to promote transparency and integrity in laboratory practices. Yasha discusses the origins of MCR Labs, which began in Massachusetts to meet the needs of the soon-to-be legal medical cannabis market. He explains the challenges faced, including result manipulation by labs and the impact on public health. Yasha's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) project aimed to gather testing data from 37 states, revealed significant discrepancies in potency and mold results. Despite some states' reluctance to share data, Yasha has made much of this data public, leading to collaborative research and publications on various aspects of cannabis testing.
