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Ayurcann Holdings Is Leading in The Canadian Cannabis Industry By Creating New Ventures

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4 years ago

October 6, 2021

A Toronto-based company is making their mark in the Canadian cannabis sector by creating a niche in the booming market.

Ayurcann Holdings Corp has a unique business model that provides post-harvest solutions for licensed producers. Their B2B processing facility located in the GTA offers many services for Canadian licensed cannabis producers. These services include extraction, white label manufacturing and refining cannabis into oil.

Ayurcann has created an exclusive Marketplace where they sell oil-infused products, which include vape products, topicals and tinctures (herbal extracts) thereby giving licensed producers an opportunity to sell their product.

The company was founded by Igal Sudman and Roman Buzaker in 2018 who was granted his license in 2020. His company went public earlier this year and now can be found on the stock market (AYUR).

“As an entrepreneur to recognize opportunities is paramount to success, being able to run a profitable and successful growing company in the cannabis space has not been done until Ayurcann,” Sudman said.

With Sudman’s 20 years of experience in founding and developing businesses featured on Canadian Profit 50 and knows what it means to be a visionary.

We had a chance to speak with Sudman and discuss what differentiates Ayurcann from other companies and his new ventures within the Ayurcann Marketplace.

Can you tell us what differentiates your company from other cannabis companies?

“We are focused on value and growth. We understand that running a successful company is being focused on the bottom line and being responsible to create and sell products that the consumers demand, our ability to run a profitable and growing company has not been done in the cannabis space in Canada.”

What is the Ayurcann Marketplace and how can the public access the marketplace?

“The marketplace is a patient only portal where medical patients with prescriptions can learn more about the cannabis products available, interact directly with our patient support staff and select value life enhancing cannabis products. It is available online now. Ayurcann takes its responsibility very seriously when it comes to patients, their security, privacy, and requirements. To use the marketplace, a potential patient needs to register by filling out the Patient Registration Form and be able to provide their medical documents. An Ayurcann Marketplace patient support staff then verifies and confirms the provided information with the health practitioner that prescribes the use of cannabis and if confirmed, approves the use and purchase ability of the patient. “

Can you go into detail about Ayurcann Marketplace and how it helps potential licensed producers?

“The ability to offer a variety of products directly to patients, create your own marketing and set your own prices helps other Licensed producers to move products quickly and more profitability then dealing with only one monopolized system in the recreational space.”

How is the marketplace bettering patients who are using medical marijuana?

“The marketplace is a patient only portal where medical patients with prescriptions can be educated and learn more about the various cannabis products available, interact directly with our patient support staff and select enhancing cannabis products. It is available online now. It helps concentrate the offerings from a variety of producers throughout the country, providing selection and better value to patients, like an Amazon model.”

What are some opportunities or gaps you saw when it comes to providing patients who need to use medical marijuana for medicinal purposes?

“Current structure of patient uses, and purchase patterns works where the patients deal with one Licensed producer and their offerings only, an Amazon model like Ayurcann marketplace enables for a more competitive and wider selection for the patients and enhances their ability to be more selective and save money on their cannabis consumption.”

Can you go into details what are the six new products from Fuego and your new Xplor brand?

“We make recreational and medical based products that bring a wide variety of brands into the Canadian marketplace, The Fuego brand specializes in a high potency recreational use vape products and the Xplor brand is focused on the oil-based tincture products for medical use.”

Can you tell us what’s the Xplor brand and the concept behind this new brand?

“We felt that having a medical based product and brand will distinguish us from the current market offerings. The Xplor is intended to provide a variety of products with THC and CBD in high potency dosage for medical patients.”

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Donnette Russell-Love on How Policy Changes Are Reshaping the Immigrant Experience in America

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12 mins ago

January 16, 2026

Michelle Langton

What happens when the rules for chasing the American dream keep changing? For millions of immigrants, the answer is anxiety, confusion, and a constant fight to stay one step ahead of shifting policies that can decide their future overnight.

This is the reality that Donnette Russell-Love, attorney and CEO of Immigration Care Service, faces every day. With a career built on both courtroom experience and compassionate advocacy, she has become a steady guide for individuals and families navigating one of the most unpredictable legal systems in the world.

A Changing Landscape

Over the years, U.S. immigration policy has shifted from being opportunity-driven to increasingly restrictive. Donnette Russell-Love has seen how these changes have reshaped not only the process but also how immigrants are perceived. She believes that leadership plays a major role in setting the tone; each administration influences whether the focus lies on inclusion, enforcement, or deterrence.

Under the current administration, the path to the American dream has become much narrower. There has been a stronger push to limit humanitarian provisions for people fleeing unstable conditions, less tolerance for long-term immigrants with even minor offenses from years ago, and growing efforts to challenge birthright citizenship.

These policies reflect a clear shift in how the United States approaches immigration. For many of her clients, the rules that once offered hope now feel like walls. Yet, her mission remains the same: to help them find a way through, one informed decision at a time.

Guiding Clients Through Constant Change

In an environment where laws and regulations can change faster than people can adapt, Donnette’s approach is built on preparation. She doesn’t just focus on forms and paperwork; she focuses on context. Her process starts with understanding each client’s story, background, and long-term goals. From there, she helps them see not just what’s required legally, but what’s likely to be asked, reviewed, or challenged along the way.

For her, education is the most powerful defense. She believes that informed clients are stronger, calmer, and more confident when facing interviews or hearings. She spends time explaining how new rules apply to their situations and how small details, like old records, travel history, or documentation, can make all the difference.

Her deep understanding of immigration stems not only from her legal training but also from her background in compliance and risk management. These skills have shaped her proactive style, allowing her to anticipate potential issues before they arise. Instead of reacting to policy shifts, she prepares her clients to adapt to them.

Leadership That Balances Law and Humanity

Running a law firm in such a turbulent field requires discipline, empathy, and vision, qualities that Donnette has cultivated over years of leadership. As the head of Immigration Care Service, she manages the balance between legal precision and genuine human care. Her team works closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they receive not only sound legal guidance but also emotional support during uncertain times.

She also emphasizes the importance of staying grounded. Her philosophy is that immigration law is not just about policies or procedures, it’s about people. Every case represents a life story, a dream, or a second chance. And while the system may grow more rigid, her role is to help clients see that persistence and preparation can still lead to opportunity.

Moving Forward with Purpose

For Donnette Russell-Love, the work doesn’t end with one case or one victory. It’s about helping her clients understand the bigger picture, that success in immigration is not only about following rules, but about knowing how to navigate them with clarity and confidence.

She recognizes that the path to legal residency or citizenship is harder now than ever before. But her message is one of resilience: knowledge and preparation still open doors.

In a time when immigration policies seem to shift with every election cycle, Donnette’s approach stands out for its steadiness and humanity. She reminds her clients and the broader community that while laws may change, the pursuit of hope, belonging, and a better life remains constant. And with the right guidance, that pursuit is still worth every effort.