SQDC

• Despite more stores, Quebec pot shops see growth plateau due to ongoing strikes

  Quebec's provincially-owned cannabis retailer It blamed the plateau on cannabis stores whose employees have mostly been on strike since May 2022 as they seek better wages.

  Cannabis

  Jun 12, 2023
  
• Cannabis infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving

  Leclerc said he agrees with Quebec public health officials who want to protect minors but the province has to decide whether it truly wants to abandon clients to the black market.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2022
  
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• Strike at the SQDC: Conciliation meeting over wage dispute unsuccessful

  The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) and the union of striking employees did not resolve the impasse after meeting for the first time since July.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
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• What’s open and closed on Canada Day and Quebec’s moving day on July 1 in Montreal

  For more details on places listed or not listed, check borough and business websites for holiday hours.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
• Quebec cannabis corporation workers walk off the job in one day strike

  The union says the strike relates to stalled negotiations around wages. Employees' starting rate is $17.12 an hour, climbing to $21.23 an hour after eight years on the job.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2022
• SQDC employees vote in favour of strike mandate

  The union representing more than 300 employees at 24 branches of the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) indicated it had obtained a strike mandate from its members.

  Cannabis

  Feb 22, 2022
• Quebec physicians order asks for harsher measures against the unvaccinated

  Several health equity experts say there is evidence some vulnerable groups who are not anti-vax have fallen through the cracks due to the systemic barriers they may face.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2022
• Quebec’s cannabis corporation appoints interim CEO

  The Quebec cannabis corporation has appointed Paul Furfaro interim president and CEO, replacing Jean-François Bergeron, who has departed to head Loto-Québec.

  Cannabis

  Jun 1, 2021
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• What’s open and closed in Montreal this long Easter weekend, the COVID-19 edition

  Montreal looks a bit different because of COVID-19 and private gatherings remain off-limits. Here's your guide to what's open and what's closed this weekend.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2021
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• Experts worry about overconsumption on New Year’s Eve despite Quebec COVID-19 restrictions

  New Year’s Eve is looking a different this year with parties strictly off-limits. But experts say despite the lack of gathering alcohol consumption is not expected to go down.

  Health

  Dec 31, 2020