Laura M JohnstonJun 10, 20207 minHow small business can thrive in a post-pandemic economyI recently published an article on the post-pandemic world economy and its effect on Canadian SMEs. In it I contend that while Covid-19...
Laura M JohnstonMay 13, 20203 minLeadership Change in the Cannabis IndustryLike many industries these days, cannabis industry news is usually grim but with the occasional silver lining. In spite of this pandemic,...
Laura M JohnstonMar 2, 20202 minIt is Time to Remove Cannabis from Schedule One Given the developments in the global cannabis industry over the last two decades, it amazes me that cannabis is still classified by the...
Laura M JohnstonFeb 29, 20202 minIs Selling your Business your Retirement Fund Plan?When I was asked to conduct research on succession planning a couple years ago, I was really surprised by the findings. Like most people,...
Laura M JohnstonJan 31, 20204 minLegalization: Canada's First Year PerformanceRecent experience in Canada's cannabis industry has been a mixed blessing. While some research firms like Deloitte and Arcview forecast a...
Laura M JohnstonDec 31, 20197 minCannabis in Canada - A Patchwork of Legislation Most Canadians find cannabis legislation in the provinces and territories confusing, contradictory, and downright baffling. Quebec, long...
