David Brown

David Brown has been working in and writing about the cannabis industry in Canada since 2012. He was formerly the Editor in Chief and Communications Director for Lift Cannabis and Lift News, a Senior Policy Advisor for Health Canada's cannabis legalization branch, and is the founder of StratCann Services Inc.

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Tiny but mighty: Micro-cultivators dominated 2021

David Brown – January 5, 2022

Canadian micro-cultivation licences are at an all time high, proving that bigger isn't always better when it comes to cannabis. Read more

How to get weed in every province in Canada

David Brown – December 10, 2021

Buying cannabis in Canada is a little different in every province and territory. Here's what you need to know. Read more

Terpenes or THC? Retailers share the secret to buying the best bud

David Brown – October 4, 2021

Let our retail experts tell you if you're buying weed wrong. Read more

Craft growers are pushing for excise tax reform in Canada

David Brown – September 29, 2021

The excise tax, as it is now, is devastating small businesses. This craft cultivator is pushing for reform. Read more

Manitoba and Quebec still won’t let you grow weed at home

David Brown – August 20, 2021

Growing four cannabis plants at home is totally legal in Canada—unless you live in Manitoba or Quebec. Read more

Cannabis nurseries are taking off, providing seeds and clones to growers

David Brown – July 30, 2021

These nurseries have everything you need to start growing cannabis with seeds, clones, and tissue culture. Read more

From seed to sale: steps a grower has to take to get you your weed

David Brown – July 12, 2021

Growing weed isn't as simple as it used to be. From seed to sale, this is how cannabis cultivators get customers their best pot products. Read more

Canadian budtenders can’t get enough of these micro cannabis brands

David Brown – December 8, 2020

“A lot of these smaller growers are coming in with some fire, and if I was a big LP right now I would have some concerns.” Read more

Instagram keeps deleting Canada’s legal cannabis accounts

David Brown – November 25, 2020

Cannabis is legal across the country but Canadian cannabis retailers continue to be booted off the social media platform. Read more

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