24 Apr 2017

Homeland Security Chief: Marijuana Possession is Grounds for Deportation

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Homeland Security Chief: Marijuana Possession is Grounds for Deportation | Drug Policy Alliance

In a speech Tuesday, United States Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly announced that the Trump Administration would use marijuana possession as a reason for deporting immigrants. “ICE will continue to use marijuana possession, distribution and convictions as essential elements as they build their deportation removal apprehension packages for targeted operations against illegal aliens living in […]

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13 May 2015

Vida Cannabis Showcases Its Commitment to Research, Security, Quality and Compassion on New Website

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Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) February 12, 2015

Vida Cannabis Corp. today announced the official launch of its new website vidacannabis.com. Vida’s site serves as an information resource for the growing number of Canadians who are utilizing legal medical cannabis to treat a multitude of ailments.

The site includes a Learning Centre that addresses questions for patients and doctors about the types of conditions that can be treated with cannabis, how cannabis works, who cannabis helps, and the future of cannabis based medicine.

“We want doctors, patients and stakeholders to learn about all aspects of medical cannabis through powerful videos, concise explanations and our downloadable e-booklet,” said Greg Wilson, Vida Cannabis CEO. “Our goal is to engage, educate, inform and then facilitate access for Canadians to receive the best quality medicine. We believe our new website demonstrates the experience, expertise, professionalism and dedication of the entire Vida team.”

The site features HD videos showcasing Vida’s 315,000-square-foot production facility in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, and its industry leading level-10 security protocols that are directed by former RCMP Chief Superintendent Derek Ogden, Vida’s Chief Operating Officer.

Vida’s emphasis on science and research also come into focus on the new site. Dr. Pritesh Kumar, Vida’s Chief Cannabinoid Research Scientist & Quality Assurance Manager, leads the research team. His entire career is focused on understanding the bioactive components of the cannabis plant. Honoured for his research publications and respected for his innovative research design, Dr. Kumar is at the forefront of the quest to bring 21st century cellular level understanding to the medicinal properties of cannabinoids.

On the cultivation side, Vida has brought together five of the most talented growers from Canada’s west-coast. Known as “The Vida 5” the team is led by Head Master Cultivator Stephen Schroeder.

“Vida shares our standards of integrity and compassion. Our new hydroponic facility is a grower’s dream come true,” says Schroeder.

Learn more about the entire Vida team and its mission on vidacannabis.com. Vida can also be found on its social channels on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube.

About Vida Cannabis:

Vida Cannabis Corp. is working to develop uniquely high quality solutions to meet customer needs in the growing global marketplace for legal cannabis-based products. Initial operations are centered in the Canadian market, where the Federal Government has established national guidelines enabling best-in-class producers to acquire commercial production licenses for medicinal purposes. Vida has assembled one of the top management teams in the world, and has extensive access to expertise and resources in the United States, Canada and Europe. Its 315,000-square-foot production facility, located in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, will be one of the largest, most advanced medical marijuana facilities in Canada.

Disclaimer:

This announcement does not constitute or form part of, and shall under no circumstances be considered as, an offer to sell, a solicitation to purchase, or advice on investments in any securities of Vida Cannabis Corp. (“Vida Cannabis”). Offers and solicitations shall be expressly identified as such and made in compliance with applicable securities laws. This announcement is for information purposes only. It should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. You should consult with your own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of any investments you are considering. Whilst the information provided here is believed to be reliable, it cannot be guaranteed. It may contain forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Vida Cannabis about its business or financial objectives, position, strategies or expectations. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as, or similar to, “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects” and “hopes” and includes, without limitation, the development of production facilities, approval from regulatory authorities and the ability for Vida Cannabis to obtain adequate financing to meet its business objectives. These statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. The statements in this announcement do not guarantee future performance. Vida Cannabis does not undertake any obligation to update any information provided in this announcement. In Canada, Vida Cannabis (Canada) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Vida Cannabis, must obtain approval from Health Canada in order to operate as a licensed commercial producer under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. Vida Cannabis makes no representations or warranties that it will receive Health Canada approval.







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21 Mar 2015

Air Cargo Legislation ? Security Tape

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Due to the terror threats of recent years, there have been big changes to airport security which have had a large impact on passengers and their baggage. With the establishment of new regulations and increased security checks, individuals are now not the only people having to contend with these changes, as the USA Transport Security Administration (TSA) introduces new security standards which every company must comply.

The TSA Air Cargo face an array of security issues, predominantly being:

The threat of an explosive device being activated on a passenger aircraft

The danger of a stowaway gaining access to an aircraft

In order to reduce and eradicate these risks, transportation and shipping companies are vetted, with their cargo being screened by air carriers, with random and targeted secondary screening being used to identify high-risk cargo. New legislation has been implemented by the TSA to increase the security of this system.

In order to eliminate these risks, shipping and transportation companies are strictly vetted, with their cargo being screened by air carriers, and also implementing random and targeted secondary screening to identify high-risk cargo. However, due to increasing threat levels the TSA has implemented new legislation to increase the security of this system.

Since August 2010 the new legislation now requires 100% of outbound cargo that is shipped by passenger aircraft to be screened against explosive devices; the same level of security that passenger checked baggage must undergo.

This involves the screening of individual pieces of cargo before they are loaded onto passenger aircraft. To this end, the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) is certifying certain facilities to be responsible for this screening and to maintain a level of security throughout the process which complies with TSA standards.

The two factors which help create and maintain this security are implementing a strict supply chain of custody, and the use of tamper proof technologies such as security tape.

Immediately after screening, the approved facility (or CCSF) must use TSA compliant tamper proof security tape, to seal the cargo at piece level. This kind of security tape leaves an obvious residue on the box if the tape is removed, which identifies it as screened and shows evidence of any attempt to tamper with the package.

After application of such materials, the box is sent to the next stage of the process with a certificate proving that it has been screened and is from a TSA-recognised CCSF. The box progresses to the next point in this chain of custody under close supervision to ensure that the cargo is accounted for and the security tape is not broken from the point of screening until the moment the plane leaves the ground.

For more information on Security Tape and air cargo legislation please visit: http://www.labellock.com/tamper-proof-security-sealing-tape.php