How to Prepare and Submit Cannabis Retail Compliance Reports in Canada
By Faai Steuer on March 10, 2020
When it comes to Canadian cannabis retail reporting, Health Canada has laid out specific requirements for both medical and non-medical operators. However, provincial license holders don’t submit their reports directly to the federal Cannabis Tracking System; instead, retailers provide …
Customer Story: How The Hunny Pot Became Ontario’s 1st Store and Set Record Sales in Canada
By Faai Steuer on February 6, 2020
Just a few seconds past 9 a.m. on April 1, 2019, The Hunny Pot made history. With a swarm of television cameras and media reporters looking on, the first physical retail cannabis sale in all of Toronto was conducted at the company’s flagship location, cementing The Hunny Pot’s legacy …
Canadian Cannabis Retail Benchmarks After One Year of Sales
By Faai Steuer on November 8, 2019
On October 17, 2019, Canada celebrated the first anniversary of the federal legalization of recreational cannabis. And while total first-year retail sales didn’t quite reach the levels that some anticipated, the industry has slowly but surely picked up momentum over the past few month …
What to Expect When Selling Cannabis Edibles in Canada
By Gary Cohen on October 16, 2019
With edibles set to officially become legal October 17, 2019, Canada’s booming cannabis industry is primed to get even bigger. The next phase of Canadian legalization will see multiple alternative cannabis products including edibles, infused beverages, topicals, tinctures, concentrate …
Congratulations to Ontario's Cannabis Retail Lottery Winners
By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 21, 2019
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) yesterday selected and today announced the winners of the second cannabis retail license lottery. These 42 retailers have been notified and will now have until August 28 to officially apply, submit fees, and demonstrate the have secu …
Critical Next Steps for Ontario Cannabis Retail Lottery Winners
By James Manning on August 21, 2019
Image by Japheth Mast via Unsplash So you’re a winner in Ontario’s second cannabis retail license lottery — congratulations! You and 41 other applicants are now positioned to break into the largest cannabis consumer market in all of Canada.
3 Things You Need to Know About Canada’s $2.7B Cannabis Edible Market
By Devin Pacholik on July 11, 2019
Canadians will soon be able to legally purchase edible and drinkable cannabis, concentrates, and topical products. Retailers can expect cannabis edibles and new product options to be available in Canada as soon as mid-December, following legal approval on October 17. After that day, c …
Ontario Cannabis Retail: AGCO New Cannabis Store Lottery Frequently Asked Questions
By James Manning on July 8, 2019
It's no surprise that Ontario's cannabis market has been a bright spot where private recreational stores are thriving. In fact, reports show the province saw a significant boost in cannabis sales from the physical store rollout in April. Initially capped at 25, Ontario's government la …
The Best Cities to Open a Retail Cannabis Shop in Canada
By Faai Steuer on July 2, 2019
Canada’s recreational cannabis industry has been in operation for a little more than a year, and it’s already seen explosive growth. Even, Ontario saw cannabis sales more than double in April on the back of new store openings. Canada's retailers can barely keep up with the high number …
How to Reduce Your Cannabis Tax in Ontario
By Gary Cohen on June 20, 2019
The cannabis store tax in Canada can add a pretty penny to your customer's total purchase. In Ontario, there is a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that adds a 13 percent fee on virtually all products, cannabis included. But there are HST exemptions for certain populations in Ontario so long …
Cannabis Recall Procedures in Canada
By Faai Steuer on May 28, 2019
Even the most careful cannabis supplier can have a bad day. Perhaps a piece of equipment malfunctions or a batch is mislabeled. In these situations, what are the cannabis recall procedures in Canada for Licensed Producers and retailers?
8 Canadian Cannabis Retailers You Must Visit in Saskatchewan
By Faai Steuer on February 12, 2019
Whether you’re local to Saskatchewan or just passing through, it would be a shame to miss out on the bustling legal cannabis scene that’s growing throughout the province.