In Part 1, we covered the first three steps to opening a cannabis retail store: 1) notice to the local government, fire authority, and police force; 2) obtaining a Retail Operator Licence; and 3) obtaining a Cannabis Retail Store Authorization. In Part 2, we will cover the last three steps: 4) obtaining a Cannabis Retail [...]

  Since recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018, the cannabis retail industry in Ontario has boomed. There are numerous laws, regulations, and rules floating around in a variety of resources, which can make understanding and undertaking the process of opening a cannabis retail store a challenge. This blog is intended to eliminate the extra research [...]