--- title: CertiCraft Learning Centre | Cannabis Policy description: Cannabis Policy | The CertiCraft Learning Centre is a resource for craft cannabis producers. It is the home of the State of Craft podcast, useful documents, valuable videos, and the CertiCraft blog. image: https://certicraft.com/hubfs/largerpiecenighttime.png --- # CertiCraft Learning Centre Welcome to the CertiCraft Learning Centre, home of *The** State of Craft *podcast, valuable cannabis compliance content, helpful videos, and the CertiCraft blog. Search Content Filters [ Case Studies ](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/case-studies) [ State of Craft Podcast ](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/state-of-craft-podcast) [ CertiCraft Updates ](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/certicraft-updates) [ Cannabis Compliance ](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/cannabis-compliance) [ Cannabis Policy ](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/cannabis-policy) [ Webinars ](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/webinars) [![Canada’s Cannabis Crisis: Over-Taxation is Strangling Licensed Producers](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/government%20overtaxation%20farmers%20screwed.png) ###### Canada’s Cannabis Crisis: Over-Taxation is Strangling Licensed Producers Why are cannabis taxes in Canada so burdensome for businesses? Here's how cannabis excise tax and other fees are drowning the industry. It’s time to rethink cannabis tax. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/cannabis-policy/canadas-cannabis-taxation-crisis-how-over-taxation-is-hurting-cannabis-businesses) [![WATCH: Should Cannabis Compassion Clubs Exist in Canada?](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/Screenshot%20from%202025-05-08%2016-28-39.png) ###### WATCH: Should Cannabis Compassion Clubs Exist in Canada? In The State of Craft ep. 44, some Canadian cannabis legends discuss the role of compassion clubs and other medical models in today's legal industry. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/state-of-craft-podcast/should-cannabis-compassion-clubs-exist-hilary-black-ted-smith-reefer-medness) [![Medical Cannabis Use in Ancient Civilizations](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/ancient%20cannabis%20medical%20history%20china%20egypt.png) ###### Medical Cannabis Use in Ancient Civilizations Medical cannabis was used across countless ancient civilizations across millennia. Here's a summary of ancient cultures that used cannabis medically. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/cannabis-policy/medical-cannabis-use-of-ancient-civilizations) [![The Dire State of Craft Cannabis in Canada: Industry White Paper](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/The%20Dire%20State%20of%20Craft%20Cannabis%20in%20Canada-1.jpg) ###### The Dire State of Craft Cannabis in Canada: Industry White Paper Explore why Canada’s cannabis industry struggles despite its rich culture, legalization, and global reputation. Download the white paper to learn more! Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/cannabis-policy/the-dire-state-of-craft-cannabis-in-canada-white-paper) [![RECAP AND REPLAY: All About the Québécois Cannabis Scene](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/State%20of%20Craft%20Podcast.%20Ep.%2040%20with%20Pierre%20Leclerc.jpg) ###### RECAP AND REPLAY: All About the Québécois Cannabis Scene A recap of our conversation with Pierre Leclerc on December 8th, 2023. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/state-of-craft-podcast/recap-and-replay-all-about-the-québécois-cannabis-scene) [![RECAP & REPLAY: Indigenous Sovereignty and Cannabis](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/State%20of%20Craft%20Ep%2039%20with%20Cory%20Brewer%20and%20Robert%20Laurie.jpg) ###### RECAP & REPLAY: Indigenous Sovereignty and Cannabis A recap of our conversation with Cory Brewer and Robert Laurie on November 24th, 2023. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/state-of-craft-podcast/recap-replay-indigenous-sovereignty-and-cannabis) [![The Challenges with Cannabis Packaging and Labelling Requirements](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/Cannabis%20Packaging%20and%20Labelling%20Requirements.jpg) ###### The Challenges with Cannabis Packaging and Labelling Requirements Restrictions, sustainability, and branding challenges in cannabis labeling and packaging. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/cannabis-policy/the-challenges-with-cannabis-labeling-and-packaging-requirements) [![A Coast-to-Coast Tour of Cannabis Distribution Differences](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/A%20Coast-to-Coast%20Tour%20of%20Cannabis%20Distribution%20Differences.jpg) ###### A Coast-to-Coast Tour of Cannabis Distribution Differences A guide to Canada's diverse cannabis distribution models, province by province. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/cannabis-policy/a-coast-to-coast-tour-of-cannabis-distribution-differences) [![The Differences Between a Nursery License and a Cultivation License](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/Differences%20Between%20a%20Nursery%20License%20and%20a%20Cultivation%20License-1.jpg) ###### The Differences Between a Nursery License and a Cultivation License A nursery license is unique- but why is that? Read what sets it apart from other cannabis licenses & why having one may benefit your cannabis business. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/cannabis-policy/the-differences-between-a-nursery-license-and-a-cultivation-license) [![Ep.32 - Excise Tax with Whistler Therapeutics, EarthWolf Farms, & Joint Venture Craft Cannabis](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/State%20of%20Craft%20Ep%2032%20on%20Excise%20Tax%20with%20Whistler%20Therapeutics%20and%20Joint%20Venture%20Craft%20Cannabis.jpeg) ###### Ep.32 - Excise Tax with Whistler Therapeutics, EarthWolf Farms, & Joint Venture Craft Cannabis Host Sami Majadla discusses the unfair burden of the excise tax on licensed cannabis producers with Whistler Therapeutic, EarthWolf Farms, and Joint Venture Craft Cannabis. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/state-of-craft-podcast/ep.32-excise-tax-burden-with-whistler-therapeutics-and-joint-venture-craft-cannabis) [![Ep.4 - Cannabis vs. The Law](https://certicraft.com/hubfs/State%20of%20Craft%20Ep%204%20Cannabis%20vs.%20The%20Law.jpeg) ###### Ep.4 - Cannabis vs. The Law An eye-opening conversation about cannabis laws with lawyers John Conroy and Jack Lloyd. Find out more ](https://certicraft.com/learn/state-of-craft-podcast/cannabis-vs-the-law) [1](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/cannabis-policy/page/1) [2](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/cannabis-policy/page/2) [3](https://certicraft.com/learn/tag/cannabis-policy/page/3)