January 26, 2018

Weekend Roundup: Ontario is considering marijuana lounges

By AllCleared | 3 Min Read

Marijuana Legalization

Ontario could allow marijuana use in lounges

Ontario, which plans to sell marijuana through government-controlled stores, is also looking at lounges where people could use marijuana outside of their own homes.

Read more at CTV News

Critics concerned about cops in the marijuana industry

Many people are raising concerns about former law enforcement officers taking up high profile positions in Canada’s cannabis industry.

Read more at Vice News

Black market has an edge in marijuana market

Although Canadians spent $5.7 billion on cannabis last year it may take some time for the legalized market to catch up, says analyst.

Read more at CBC News

Condo board seeks to ban cannabis smoking

Unless you own a house, it could be difficult to take advantage of Canada’s recreational marijuana legalization. Condo boards are beginning to take action by drafting rules.

Read more at CBC News

Jobs and Economy

What cities have the most fossil fuel workers?

Canada’s economy is expected to transition away from fossil fuels and into renewable energies. What municipalities will be the most affected by this shift?

Read more at Global News

Company plans to fill more jobs in the Atlantic shipbuilding industry

J.D. Irving is planning to hire 1,500 more people to work in the shipbuilding industry in Atlantic Canada in the next three years.

Read more at the Globe and Mail

Travel

US border guards can search your phone

A new policy allows border agents to search personal phones at the US border. Read some of the background and what you can do.

Read more at CBC News

Tourists not deterred by Mexico travel advisories

Despite reports of increased violence near some of the country’s biggest resorts and travel advisories issued by the government’s of Canada and the United States, tourists are undeterred from travel to Mexico.

Read more at Fronteras

How to get a five-year United States Entry Waiver

Department of Homeland Security has discretion to grant a waiver of validity between one to five years. Learn how to optimize your chances of getting a longer waiver.

Read more at AllCleared

Criminal Records

What’s changed when it comes to applying for a pardon in BC?

You may have heard about recent court challenges to changes to Canada’s pardon laws. Learn what has changed when it comes to applying for a pardon in BC.

Read more at AllCleared