On May 22, 2020, the Manitoba Government announced that it is moving forward on its plan for an open and competitive cannabis retail market, allowing more retailers to apply for retail licences, beginning June 1, 2020. The government hopes that this move will enable local entrepreneurs to create jobs and support Manitoba’s economy. This boost
It’s been one year since the first legal cannabis retail store opened its doors in Canada. To provide an overview of the first year of legal cannabis, Statistics Canada has released a paper describing recent trends in the retail cannabis sector, highlighting the role that accessibility, online sales and wholesaler retail sales have played in
On December 12, 2019, the Ontario Government announced its move to open the market for retail cannabis stores, beginning January 2020. By removing the temporary cap that was placed on the number of private cannabis stores in the province, the Government hopes consumers will be provided with greater choice, convenience and a safe, reliable supply
The law legalizing the production and sale of edible cannabis, as well as cannabis topicals and extracts, came into effect October 17, 2019. While these products are now legal, they won’t be hitting retail store shelves until mid-December, as Health Canada has implemented a notification system whereby licensed processors are required to notify Health Canada
November 6, 2019 – In the 2019 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario Government announced its plan to lift the cap on the number of retail stores in Ontario and open up the allocation of retail licences to match demand. This fall, the number of legal cannabis retail stores in Ontario is increasing from 25 to
July 3, 2019 – The Government of Ontario has officially announced plans to move forward with the second round of cannabis retail store allocations. In support of this announcement, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released the pre-qualification requirements, application process and timelines for those who are interested in applying for one
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