How Cova Meets All Ontario Compliance and Reporting Requirements
By Faai Steuer on December 11, 2018
The initial steps have officially commenced for the second phase of the Ontario cannabis retail industry. The province opened the online application for privately-owned, brick and mortar retail cannabis stores and expect sales to begin in April 2019.
Cannabis Marketing and Advertising Restrictions in Canada
By Faai Steuer on December 5, 2018
Canada’s kickoff of adult-use cannabis became official this past October, now all eyes are on the nation as its newly legal industry dominates headlines around the world. For cannabis retail business owners in Canada however, trying to navigate a broader consumer market while also adh …
How to Open A Cannabis Store in Canada
By Faai Steuer on October 23, 2018
On October 17, Canada officially became the first G7 nation and the second country in the world to usher in legalized recreational cannabis, marking a history-making shift in the evolving legalization landscape. And Canada’s green injection is forecast to be a huge boost for its econo …
How to Enforce Canada's Cannabis Purchase Limits at Your Retail Operation
By Dave Emmett on October 3, 2018
As Canadian citizens celebrate the passage of Bill C-45 and look forward to the start of legal recreational cannabis sales in October, Canadian cannabis retail shop owners are making preparations to ensure their operations are up, running and compliant with new federal and provincial …
How to Prepare for Cannabis Retail in Ontario
By Gary Cohen on August 28, 2018
Non-medical cannabis sales in Canada are underway. However, in Ontario, the only retail option available to residents is the online Ontario Cannabis Store.
How to Apply for a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail License in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on August 1, 2018
Before you open the doors at your very own shop in British Columbia and start raking in the revenue, you’ll have to successfully apply for a recreational cannabis retail license. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), which released a 25-page application guide for retailers …
Compliant POS System for Saskatchewan Cannabis Retailers
By Faai Steuer on April 3, 2018
Ahead of Canada’s federal legalization of cannabis, Saskatchewan has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from prospective cannabis retailers. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), which is in charge of administering cannabis retail licenses, has also published a guide …
How Cannabis Dispensary Sales Will Be Conducted in Canada
By Gary Cohen on February 8, 2018
Canada is just a few short months away from becoming the largest nation in the world to legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana. Not only does this represent a monumental step forward for advocates of legalized cannabis, it also means massive opportunity for marijuana-mind …