The provincially mandated, centralized distribution of cannabis in Canada is taking some heat and the industry is seeing a healthy debate on the pros and cons of provincial centralized distribution, and particularly ‘monopsonies’, where there is only one buyer.
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Big changes coming to BC’s cannabis sector
British Columbia is making some big changes to its cannabis market, moving towards a more streamlined approach to distribution and sales.
BC to now allow private cannabis retailers to deliver through common carriers such as Canada Post and delivery-service providers
Private cannabis stores in BC will now be able to use third-party delivery services. BC announced changes to its rules today that will allow private
The Half Circle offers Canada’s first immediate cannabis delivery option
A new cannabis delivery service in Manitoba is looking to connect with retailers, especially in the Winnipeg area, who want to offer “instant” delivery for their customers.
Strict age-gate rules, inconsistent enforcement frustrates some Alberta retailers
Some Alberta retailers say they are frustrated by inconsistent enforcement of the province’s own rules around age-gates for cannabis store websites.
Metro Green Logistics providing warehousing, packaging, delivery solutions for cannabis industry
With their recently-issued processing licence, Metro Green Logistics—already the largest logistics service provider to the Cannabis market—is one step closer to the full-service supply chain
More details on direct delivery for private retailers in Alberta
In a memo sent out to licence holders today, the AGLC says that new rules moving online sales to private cannabis stores will come into force on March 8, 2022.
New rules for Alberta cannabis stores to deliver take effect in March 2022
New rules in Alberta that are moving online sales of cannabis from a government store to private retailers will take effect in early March. A
Bill tabled in Yukon to allow cannabis retailers to deliver cannabis
Legislation was introduced today in the Yukon that, if passed, will allow e-commerce and home delivery of cannabis from retailers. Minister Ranj Pillai tabled an
Canada Post resuming some door-deliveries of cannabis
Canada Post resumed delivery of cannabis products to people’s doors at the end of August.
BC cannabis retailers now able to deliver cannabis to consumers
As of July 15, private cannabis retailers in BC are now allowed to take orders and payments online and then deliver them to the consumer, anywhere in BC.
Newfoundland and Labrador to add up to 16 new stores, online sales, and more
Newfoundland and Labrador are looking to add up to 16 new retail cannabis locations to its current count of 30, and are currently seeking proposals to operate those stores.
