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Tips and advice

Here you will find various tips and advice that will help you learn more about cannabis and how to use it responsibly.


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Why and how to store your cannabis

Resin and Rosin: What Are They

In this article, we'll highlight the nuances of resin and rosin, a new product category in our portfolio, and explore their characteristics, production methods and possible uses.

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Cannabis edibles - Sweets banned in Québec

Why doesn't the SQDC sell sweets ?

Gummies, chocolates, candy: the regulations governing cannabis edibles are different in Québec. Learn why.

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What are oral cannabis strips?

What are oral cannabis strips?

What exactly is an oral strip? How do the strips differ from edibles and beverages, which are also consumed orally? What’s the right way to use these products? Read on! You’ll find answers to these and other questions in this article.

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Everything you need to know about the 2022 regulatory change affecting cannabis beverages

2022 regulatory change affecting cannabis beverages

To learn more about the recent regulatory change affecting the possession and sale of ready-to-drink and other cannabis-containing beverages, read on!

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Why do products’ THC and CBD levels vary from batch to batch?

Why do products’ THC and CBD levels vary from batch to batch?

The cannabinoid content in a given cannabis product can vary from batch to batch. Learn about the factors of variation in this article.

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Vaping vs. vaporizing cannabis: What’s the difference?

Vaping vs. vaporizing cannabis: What’s the difference?

Contrary to what you might think, these two ways of consuming cannabis are not the same. Here’s an explainer on the subject.

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How to recycle cannabis containers

How to recycle cannabis containers

Materials recyclability is a complex subject. Not all glass, paperboard and plastic packaging should go into the recycling bin. And cannabis product packaging is no exception to the rule.

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Learn more about edible cannabis

Learn more about edible cannabis

Following an amendment in Quebec’s regulations under the Cannabis Act in January 2020, Quebec is following the example of its neighbouring provinces and adding a new product category to its offer: ready-to-eat.

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Cannabis beverages: 8 things you should know

Cannabis beverages: 8 things you should know

Drinking cannabis? Yes, it’s possible! Today, we answer some frequently asked questions about cannabis beverages.

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Sativa, indica and hybrid

Indica, sativa, hybrid: more than just categories of cannabis

We take a closer look at the three main categories of cannabis. Here we explore the origins and foundations of this classification system still widely used in the industry.

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Cannabis irradiation

Cannabis irradiation: what you need to know

Have you ever heard of irradiation? In this article, we take a closer look at what this process involves and the effects it has on cannabis.

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Why and how to store your cannabis

Why and how to store your cannabis

This article serves as a mini guide filled with simple and efficient ways of storing your cannabis products and protecting the people around you. 

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How to consume cannabis oil safely

How to consume cannabis oil safely

Whether by spray, sublingual drops, or capsules, we have tips on using cannabis oil, and explain the benefits of each format so you can make an informed choice.

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A Guide to the New THC and CBD Content Units

A Guide to the New THC and CBD Content Units

Since early January, all dried and ground flower products as well as all pre-rolls, oils and oil sprays have come in packaging that lists the cannabinoid content in milligrams per gram (mg/g).

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Demystifying Cannabis Moisture Levels

Demystifying Cannabis Moisture Levels

This article explains what the moisture level of a product is, how it’s determined and how we can tell if a product is within the desired range. It also covers why products can dry out and how to prevent that from happening.

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Learn About the Three Main Types of Cannabis Production

Learn About the Three Main Types of Cannabis Production

To learn about the similarities and differences between the three production methods, we spoke to three Québécois, each an expert in one of them.

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SQDC's two-year anniversary : Behind the scenes on October 17, 2018

SQDC's two-year anniversary : Behind the scenes on October 17, 2018

For the occasion, we are giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the organization, to mark this historical event in Québec

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How to read the label of a dried or ground cannabis product

How to read the label of a dried or ground cannabis product

To make things a bit clearer and help you make an informed choice, we’ve prepared the following list of five key points.

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New cannabis product

New cannabis product

All you need to know about the upcoming product release

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It's vacation time - helpful advice

It's vacation time!

Here are a few tips for enjoying yours responsibly.

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Everything you need to know about cannabis cooking oil

Everything you need to know about cannabis cooking oil

Our top tips for cooking safely with cannabis oil.

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Overpackaged products: why?

Overpackaged products: why?

Like our customers, we want packaging to be minimized to reduce its environmental impact. Here’s some information regarding the packaging.

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Other subjects of interest


Types of product

The SQDC sells a range of quality cannabis products with a lower risk level, all of which have been authorized by Health Canada.

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The effects

Relaxing, stimulating and mood-altering: cannabis can have effects that are pleasant or undesirable. Learn what causes the effects and determines how intense they are and how long they last.

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Assistance resources

Are you or a friend or family member dealing with a problem related to cannabis use? Several assistance resources are available to you. Take advantage of them!

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