Designated Growers Corner

[Green Supreme]

Did he give you a date? Like I said things will be decided in time, till then it is all speculation. I choose to look at the sunny side till shown otherwise{HC program changes). Keeps me a happier man for the interim. No less prepared for what's to come, just happier. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

Governmental flip flop. Peace GS

Quote:
Health Canada turns to black market for advice on growing pot
OTTAWA, Feb. 22, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - After almost ten years in the business of selling marijuana, Health Canada finally recognizes the expertise of those it had sought to exclude—medical marijuana growers and distributors operating outside the law and whose activities pre-date the existence of any legal medical marijuana framework.

Marc-Boris St-Maurice, from the Montreal Compassion Center, a medical cannabis dispensary founded in 1999, will be participating in a consultation meeting with health Canada officials and other stakeholders this Wednesday Feb 22nd, in Ottawa to share his expertise on how to produce and distribute medical marijuana.

Until now, health Canada has been loathe to acknowledge the important contribution made by those who risked, and in many cases still face legal problems for having sought only to come to the aid of those seriously ill and suffering Canadians who benefit from the use of marijuana. It is high time this expertise is recognized for the good of all those needing safe, reliable access to this life saving product.

Mr. St-Maurice, who will be attending the meeting starting at 9am, will be available for comment from 12:00 till 12:45 this Wednesday February 22nd, in the lobby of the "Minto Suite Hotel", 185 Lyon street, Ottawa

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/925387/health-canada-turns-to-black-market-for-advice-on-growing-pot

 

[Guest 243982]

Governmental flip flop. Peace GS

Quote:
Health Canada turns to black market for advice on growing pot
OTTAWA, Feb. 22, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - After almost ten years in the business of selling marijuana, Health Canada finally recognizes the expertise of those it had sought to exclude—medical marijuana growers and distributors operating outside the law and whose activities pre-date the existence of any legal medical marijuana framework.

Marc-Boris St-Maurice, from the Montreal Compassion Center, a medical cannabis dispensary founded in 1999, will be participating in a consultation meeting with health Canada officials and other stakeholders this Wednesday Feb 22nd, in Ottawa to share his expertise on how to produce and distribute medical marijuana.

Until now, health Canada has been loathe to acknowledge the important contribution made by those who risked, and in many cases still face legal problems for having sought only to come to the aid of those seriously ill and suffering Canadians who benefit from the use of marijuana. It is high time this expertise is recognized for the good of all those needing safe, reliable access to this life saving product.

Mr. St-Maurice, who will be attending the meeting starting at 9am, will be available for comment from 12:00 till 12:45 this Wednesday February 22nd, in the lobby of the "Minto Suite Hotel", 185 Lyon street, Ottawa

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/925387/health-canada-turns-to-black-market-for-advice-on-growing-pot

In my opinion the article is a bit misleading. The article makes it seem that Health Canada is looking for input across the board for the medical marijuana. The following text describes the type of input they want right now.

From CannabisCulture:

I am attending this meeting, and in the spirit of transparency and solidarity, I am sharing this information with all MMAR patients, and general cannabis users!


EMAIL START

This email is to confirm that you have been registered to attend the February 22, 2012 meeting in Ottawa, Ontario from 9:00 - 16:30.

This meeting is for those who have expressed interest in becoming licensed commercial producers under the new Marihuana Medical Access Program. This meeting is not an information session on how to become a licensed commercial producer of marihuana for medical purposes. Health Canada is seeking input on what the regulatory requirements could be in regards to commercial production. We will be looking specifically for technical input on quality, security and record keeping practices for growing and manufacturing marihuana for medical purposes. Due to space restrictions, this meeting is intended for individuals with technical background knowledge in the above mentioned areas and participation is limited to a single representative from your organization.

It is important to note that this meeting is not intended to consult on the proposed elimination of personal and designated production, nor the distribution of marihuana for medical purposes through other intermediaries such as dispensaries. There will be additional opportunities for comment on these and other aspects of the regulatory framework when a proposal is prepublished in the Canada Gazette, Part I, late in 2012.

The agenda and other relevant documentation have been attached below to help participants prepare for the meeting. If the description above and the following attachments do not match your expectations of the meeting, please let us know that your name should be removed from the participation list.

**Lunch will be provided at this meeting**

Sincerely,

Medical Marihuana Regulatory Reform
Controlled Substances and Tobacco Directorate
Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch
Health Canada

And here is the agenda for the meeting: http://www.pdf-archive.com/2012/02/14/6-lcp-meeting-agenda-in-both-official-languages/

 

[catalyte]

i read about that meeting last week.

Doubt it will make any difference but interesting nonetheless...

 

[Green Supreme]

I heard Boris recommended that producers should have a degree in microbiology. He was in the position they are speaking of for a while, I bet he has no degree in microbiology. I wonder how he was capable of doing his job back then? Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

So I sent in for my renewal third week of January and about 7 weeks later I have it. It came with a new piece of paper. See, they have been doing something in the last year LOL. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

At this point I would suggest to any licensee that, when you renew you should apply for an increase. You have gone a year trying what they have recommended. Time to try something new. Things may fall and you may be grandfathered in with what you have. You may not need it now, but you are not sure you won't in the future. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

Ok so I have found out one of my fave stores, Evergreen on Kingsway at Glen is selling the UL approved ballasts I was speaking of for 150. Good news. Peace GS

 

[bigbag]

those ballast rock ! capable of withstanding high humidity, etc... great 4 greenhouse apps and those pesky condensating quonset huts

 

[VagPuncher]

Ok so I have found out one of my fave stores, Evergreen on Kingsway at Glen is selling the UL approved ballasts I was speaking of for 150. Good news. Peace GS

Know a nammer store selling those for 110.

Right near Scott Rd station.

 

[Green Supreme]

Ya I paid less as well, but figured it might be worth folks while to not have to go outside the city. Plus Surrey scares me. They just start doing stuff there, whether it is legal or not. Once the HA dude beat them in court, they were told not to do the fireman's searches anymore. The mayor, Diane Watts said ,oh don't worry we will find away around it. The very thing cops accuse criminals of doing. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

I heard Health Canada is on the island checking plant counts. Just a heads up.

Asked the lawyer if they can just show up surprise stylee and ask to see. His reply is below. Peace GS

Yes they can but you are perfectly entitled to say you need to talk to the ATP and/or counsel. That's what I'd recommend unless you have no problem letting them in.

ps. he added this after:

Somewhat different rules also apply if grow is in a residence. I will try to write more on this later.

 

[Green Supreme]

Some joints I puffed with Marihuanaman and Jodie Emery yesterday to celebrate the increase we received for my med garden. First is Romulain't. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

Then some 15 week organic Columbian Black. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

New rules from HC. There are 6 pics so it will take 2 posts to get them in. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

The rest. Peace GS

 

[Green Supreme]

So these places have Doctors that will sign in person and by skype. Peace GS

www.mmas,ca
http://mcrci.com/contact-us/

 

[outdoordreams]

Heard a rumor that there are pharmaceutical companies currently approaching Designated Growers in Canada about starting large grows.

 

[CRaiNKy]

I have my dispensary license, Is that as good as toilet paper or do I need to actually apply for an official license from the health Canada?

 

[Green Supreme]

In a place like Vancouver you will likely be ok. Most other places only the MMAR will make you safe. Good luck. Peace GS