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Government of Ontario Announces 50 New Cannabis Retail Stores

On July 3, 2019, the government of Ontario announced plans to open 50 new cannabis retail stores across Ontario. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will hold a lottery on August 20, 2019 for 42 of the locations. The remaining eight stores will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to First Nations Reserves that have received Band Council approval in a process separate from the lottery. The announcement comes after the Ontario Minister of Finance, Vic Fedeli, presented the 2019/20 provincial budget last April offering an insight into a pre-qualification process that would allow the government of Ontario to take a “market-oriented approach, which will allow private-sector business to build a safe and convenient retail system to combat the illegal … [Read more...] about Government of Ontario Announces 50 New Cannabis Retail Stores

Preparing for the coming of Edibles

The publication of the Regulations Amending the Cannabis Regulations (New Classes of Cannabis) in the Canada Gazette II on June 26th, 2019 finalizes the framework for edible cannabis products in Canada, but there are still many questions producers are asking themselves. Based on the regulations, commercial manufacturing of edible cannabis products falls under the Micro Processing and Standard Processing Licences. Those holding Processing Licences for cannabis oil from Health Canada can start manufacturing edible cannabis products now, and these products can be commercialized after the new regulations come into force on October 17th, 2019. This is only possible if the manufacturer applies for and obtains an amendment adding the edible cannabis class to their licence, submits the … [Read more...] about Preparing for the coming of Edibles

Natural Health Products to see improved labelling requirements

One of the interesting aspects of working in the Natural Health Product (NHP)/Cosmetic/Over-the-Counter (OTC or, non-prescription) space often comes down to classifying the product you hope to market. Similar products, such as varieties of toothpaste, can be subject to significantly different rules depending on what classification they fall under. If one toothpaste fights cavities with cetylpyridinium chloride, another uses sodium fluoride, and yet another claims only to clean your teeth, are these products honestly so different they warrant being subject to entirely different oversight, fees, and regulatory process? In an effort to modernize its approach to regulating self-care products, Health Canada has proposed a new Self-Care Framework that attempts to take on these discrepancies … [Read more...] about Natural Health Products to see improved labelling requirements

Health Canada Licensing Changes Pose a Silver Lining

On May 8, 2019, Health Canada announced they were changing the requirements for new cannabis facility licensing applications. This resulted in a lot of speculation on what this meant for the cannabis industry, with implications to those looking to get into the industry as well as those businesses currently in the application queue. The last five years of cannabis licensing in Canada has been turbulent and unpredictable at times, and this last round of regulation changes may feel much of the same. However, there is a silver lining to be seen with this recent round of updates. Over the years, there have been many changes to various cannabis regulations, including the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) which were broad and open to interpretation when first released. This … [Read more...] about Health Canada Licensing Changes Pose a Silver Lining

SELF INSPECTIONS – Keeping the Business Compliant by Implementing Best Practices

Cannabis businesses are subject to many different inspections from regulatory bodies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Health Canada. Of all the inspections a Licence Holder (LH) will face, Health Canada inspections are critical to the business in terms of being permitted to produce and sell cannabis products as well as to assess and monitor compliance with the Cannabis Act & Regulations. Interacting with these regulatory bodies is routine, however keeping your business compliant and ready for inspections can be overwhelming. Therefore, the best approach is to conduct self inspections/internal audits on a regular basis to ensure safety, compliance and quality standards are in place, and maintained. Best … [Read more...] about SELF INSPECTIONS – Keeping the Business Compliant by Implementing Best Practices

Cannabis Extract and Processing: Essential Considerations

The production of cannabis materials outside of dried cannabis flowers was a significant development in the Canadian market and has heralded the modernization of cannabis products in Canada and internationally. As industry leaders gear up for upcoming edible and concentrate products, all applicants and start-up producers must determine their scope of products, services and opportunities. Consider the properties of different input materials and their possible applications, including: Isolates: >99% pure target cannabinoid Distillates: up to 95% pure target cannabinoid Resins: 80% of cannabinoids in a mixture based on the original plant material Products can range from pharmaceutical grade additions to a medical regimen, a potent health and wellness product, or desirable … [Read more...] about Cannabis Extract and Processing: Essential Considerations