Over the past several years, the cannabis industry has witnessed an immense rise in global support as numerous countries have publicly advocated legalization. While many still remain indifferent, notable nations such as Australia, Colombia, Germany, France, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. have all moved to implement some form of cannabis legislation. In particular, medical cannabis is much more prominent because of the plant's therapeutic abilities. On the other hand, countries such as Uruguay, Canada, and parts of the U.S. have even legalized its recreational adult-use. Moreover, a handful of countries have decriminalized recreational use, meaning that consumers can use cannabis in moderate amounts without fear of jail time.

How much marijuana is really in that pot brownie? Chocolate can throw off potency tests so labels aren't always accurate, and now scientists are trying to figure out why.

In states where marijuana is legal, pot comes in cookies, mints, gummies, protein bars — even pretzels. These commercial products are labeled with the amount of high-inducing THC. That helps medical marijuana patients get the desired dose and other consumers attune their buzz.

But something about chocolate, chemists say, seems to interfere with potency testing. A chocolate labeled as 10 milligrams of THC could have far more and send someone to the emergency room with hallucinations.

More and more states have been legalizing marijuana in the United States for medicinal use, but only a fraction of those states have made the use of recreational marijuana legal. The majority of the people that support the legalization of marijuana are in favor for the way that it can help with many health conditions, treating pain and soothing the side effects of cancer treatment. However, there are some people that believe that using it recreationally is inappropriate, and that even allowing adults to smoke it will ultimately lead to the country’s demise.

Ontario will triple its pot-store count beginning in October, just two months before the introduction of new product formats that are expected to significantly boost sales in Canada’s most-populous province.

While chatter about the next wave of legalization in Canada tends to focus on products like edibles and beverages, many of the biggest players entering the space say consumers will opt for the more conventional format of vapes.

Canadian consumers don't have to wait until mid-December to legally consume some cannabis-infused gummies — if they're willing to make some themselves.

For those who may be wary or intimidated by cannabis cooking, Victoria-based company Paracanna has developed a do-it-yourself kit to which consumers can add drops of legally procured oil to create gummies in flavours such as "punchy pink grapefruit."

The kits, called Zen Zingers, allow people to control the cannabinoid dosage and make gummies at a lower price at home in about 10 minutes, said Paracanna chief executive Andrea Butterworth.

Chewy, colourful cannabis-infused gummies in bright colours and in the shape of animals or creatures are among the best-selling edible pot products on the black market -- but Canadians shouldn't expect them on legal shelves.

Regulations that will make edibles legal come into force Oct. 17, exactly a year after Canada legalized the sale and purchase of dried and fresh cannabis, oil, seeds and plants. The rules laid out so far are aimed at keeping the new pot products out of the hands of kids and stipulate they can't be seen as "appealing to young persons" -- but Health Canada has yet to provide additional details on exactly what crosses the line.

Grant Sanderson teaches cannabis enthusiasts how to sell legal weed.

The regional manager, cannabis division, of Alcanna, which runs the Nova Cannabis chain of legal dispensaries in Ontario and Alberta, explains regulatory compliance, methods of consumption and the lineage of more than 50 different strains. He’s being doing this since June, and more than 200 people have graduated from his four-day program to become legal dealers or “budtenders.”

He’s never had to kick anyone out of class for being stoned.

Can you believe that it's almost been a year since marijuana was legalized here in Canada? I find it almost comical how many weed stores have popped up in such a short time - you see them almost as frequently as Starbucks now. Plenty of people just like you and me are no stranger to smoking pot, but some of your favourite celebrities like to indulge from time to time too! Here are seven Canadian celebrities who smoke weed.

There are definitely some pretty obvious stoners that made the list, but you may just be surprised to see who else is on here! Check it out for yourself, and hear some hilarious stories about your favourite Canadians.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will select winners from a pool of applicants that sent in expressions of intent earlier this month. The winning stores are expected to open in October.

Toronto will get the largest amount of brick-and-mortar stores, adding 13 new locations to the existing five that were opened after the first round of the lottery in January. The larger Greater Toronto Area will be awarded with six stores, and other locations will be divvied up across what the AGCO refers to as the north, east and west regions.

Backlogs in permit processing at Health Canada have the potential to stall cannabis research in this country, according to a University of Guelph researcher.

In an article written Monday, the American Association for the Advancement of Science said as of the end of July, 251 researchers were waiting in line for their permits to be approved. 

When cannabis was legalized in Canada on Oct. 17, it became legal for individuals to have up to 30 grams for personal use, but researchers must apply for a permit under the Cannabis Act to study the plant for recreational — or medicinal purposes. 

That means Mike Dixon's Ph.D and master's students have to partner with an industrial cultivator in Napanee to get real-life experience.