A Licensed Producer, or LP, is a cannabis cultivator, processor or seller that holds a licence issued by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act. All federal licence holders can conduct related activities such as possession, transportation, storage, destruction, research and development and sale of bulk cannabis to other federal licence holders.
Rolling papers are used to make pre-rolls, also known as joints. They are sold as sheets and are most commonly made from wood pulp, as well as hemp, rice, flax and other non-wood plant fibres. Some products are coloured or flavoured and may include pre-made filters. For those who prefer not to roll, cones are pre-rolled cylinders with filters that can be filled with ground dried flower.
Hemp and cannabis are the same plant with one key difference — the amount of THC. In Canada, hemp is defined as a cannabis plant containing less than 0.3% THC and typically has higher levels of CBD. Hemp oil and seeds are found in skincare, food and health products.
Originating from the Hindu Kush mountain range within Afghanistan and Pakistan, Cannabis indica plants are generally faster-growing, bushier and up to six feet shorter than Cannabis sativa, with dark green leaves. It was once thought that sativa and indica produced distinct effects, but these names are simply botanical terms for the structure of each plant type.
Topical products are infused with cannabis extracts and are meant to be applied to the external body surface, such as hair, skin and nails. Topical products include bath salts, lotions, gels, face masks, bath bombs, exfoliants and more.
A pipe is used to smoke dried cannabis flower. It can be made of many materials, including metal, glass, wood and acrylic. This accessory is typically used without water, unlike a bong, which is also known as a water pipe.
Strain is an umbrella term that describes the genetic properties of a cannabis product, including its name, whether it is an indica, sativa or hybrid and its potential effects. While the term “strain” is widely used, it doesn’t accurately capture the deliberate breeding and agriculture techniques that affect the final product and its properties. Cultivar is the more appropriate word to describe modern-day cannabis varieties grown by Licensed Producers.
A hybrid is a genetic cross between Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa strains. Although most of the cannabis consumed today is hybrid, it is often identified as either indica or sativa dominant.
Originating from South America, the Caribbean and Africa, Cannabis sativa can grow up to 25 feet and has long serrated light green leaves. It’s typically taller and more slender than Cannabis indica. Sativa and indica were once thought to produce distinct effects, but these are simply botanical terms for each unique plant structure.
A vaporizer is an accessory used to inhale dried cannabis or cannabis concentrates by gently heating them to produce a vapour, instead of burning to create smoke. Vaporizers come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be recharged and refilled. Some vaporizers are designed solely for dried cannabis flower, while others are made exclusively for cannabis concentrates. While they also produce vapour instead of smoke, vapes differ from vaporizers.