Dicentra Consulting
How industry stakeholders should prepare for the second round of legalization
Public Relations
How the cannabis industry has formed a new subset of media
Data Protection
Are cannabis businesses more vulnerable when it comes to privacy risks and breaches
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MICROPROPAGATION TERMINOLOGY
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If the history of packaged goods has taught us anything it’s that not all products are created equal.
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Quad? Sun grown? Small-batch? With many industry buzz words flying around constantly, is there a greater need for standardization in the age of post-legalization?
REAL ESTATE
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Great opportunity and regulatory uncertainty has significantly impacted commercial real estate. As we continue to see across the country, both the production and sale of cannabis have required significant investment in real property.
CBD PRODUCTS
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Many industry stakeholders agree that Canada’s restrictive approach to CBD is out of step with approaches in other jurisdictions.
ON THE COVER REGULARS
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How the cannabis industry has changed the media landscape, behaviors of PR agencies and led to the creation of an entirely new subset of media.
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How retailers, licensed producers and manufacturers should prepare for the second round of legalization.
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In this issue we take a closer look at how cannabis businesses are more vulnerable when it comes to privacy risks and breaches.
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Editor’s Letter/
Changing of the Guard
With the Canadian federal election already kicking into high gear I thought it would be apropos to talk about politics, even though I personally don’t consider myself a political person nor care much for the topic. Recalling the last election in fall of 2015, the Liberals boasted a platform on change, whether that meant a change of leadership or policy for the country. It worked, and in the hours of election night a venerable red tide seemed to sweep across the country as the Liberals took a majority government. Like many I jumped on the Trudeau bandwagon early (more out of dislike for then Conservative leader Stephen Harper). For many Trudeau seemed like a young, refreshing progressive and, though relatively inexperience in politics, it was that visage that eventually got him into Office. It proved to resonate with voters too, especially young ones. Fresh off the heels of a staunch campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, more than two-thirds of Canadians came out to vote in the 2015 election (68.2% overall). Cannabis legalization was certainly a Liberal promise but it was by no means a significant issue come election time. While popular, it ranked very low on the Liberal’s overall election platform. Yet here we are nearly four years later with the one year anniversary of national legalization and secondary market (including edibles, beverages, supplements and pet care products) rolling out towards the end of the year. It’s rare that a promise made by an incumbent party during election time comes to fruition before the end of their term, much less comes to terms at all. Most amount to empty promises to get officials into office and, once there,
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go unfulfilled. Granted, there’s still a lot to be done when it comes to cannabis period. Bill C-415, also known as the Expungement of Certain Cannabis-related Convictions Act, is still being tabled and amended in Parliament. And even though legalization is in effect the retail roll-out, both federally and at the provincial level, has presented its own challenges and problem. Nonetheless, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal Party for making all this possible. Myself and countless others owe a great debt to them in their efforts to make this vibrant, dynamic industry what it is today. Without the passing of Bill C-45 I wouldn’t be a publisher, much less a business owner, nor have the freedom to pursue my own dreams in a sector that is not only growing but thriving. In this edition we examine how the cannabis industry is changing the media landscape; issues of privacy, compliance and data protection; as well as considerations before becoming a cannabis retailer.
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Aurora Cannabis Obtains Two Licenses for Outdoor Growing Operations Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced that it has received Health Canada licenses for outdoor cultivation at two Canadian sites. The newly-named Western facility will be called Aurora Valley and is a 207-acre operation in Westwold, British Columbia. The Eastern facility, a 21,000 square foot operation at the Aurora Eau facility in Lachute, is the first approved outdoor grow operation for cannabis in Quebec. Aurora Valley is expected to be planted shortly and Aurora Eau has already been planted. The two sites are an extension of the scientific research Aurora will be conducting at its new Comox facility, which will be ready in the fall of 2019. The Comox facility consists of a 21,000 square foot indoor grow facility and a 10,500 square foot laboratory.
Neptune Closes SugarLeaf Acquisition, Expanding U.S. Extraction Capabilities Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc., a North American leader in extraction, formulation and turnkey packaging solutions, has completed the acquisition of the assets of SugarLeaf Labs, LLC and Forest Remedies LLC (collectively, “SugarLeaf”). The acquisition was first announced on May 9, 2019. “The acquisition of SugarLeaf, combined with Neptune allows us to create a leading North American extraction platform with significant capacity available to serve our customers on both sides of the border,” said Michael Cammarata, Neptune President and CEO. “Furthermore, considering the significant growth anticipated in hemp-based products, this acquisition provides Neptune with capabilities to satisfy a wide array of clients. Finally, we anticipate a significant contribution from this acquisition, as indicated by the large earnout structure providing adequate risk sharing. Indiva Signs Letter of Intent with Société Québécoise du Cannabis Indiva Limited has signed a letter of intent with Société québécoise du cannabis (“SQDC”) to distribute Indiva’s cannabis products in Quebec. Indiva expects its pre-roll and dry flower products to be available for purchase upon completion of the Public Market Authority certification process. We expect more products, such as oil capsules, to follow shortly. “We are delighted to bring Indiva products 8
to la belle province. The addition of the province of Quebec, together with our existing distribution in Ontario, connects us with approximately 17 million of-age consumers, representing more than 50 percent of Canada’s adult population,” said Niel Marotta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Indiva. “This is an important step forward in our growth strategy and signals our intent to deliver national brands and cannabis products across Canada.” In addition to Indiva’s pre-rolls and dry flower being available at the SQDC, Indiva hopes to deliver Bhang Chocolate in December and Ruby Sugar and Salt in 2020, as the law permits. Pure Global Announces New Distribution Agreement Expanding Access to CannMart’s Extensive Client Base Pure Global Cannabis Inc., an integrated growth-oriented sciences and consumer products cannabis company, operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary PureSinse announced the recent signing of a supply agreement with Namaste Technologies Inc. The agreement will allow for the listing and distribution of PureSinse products on Namaste’s online marketplace: CannMart. This agreement will greatly increase PureSinse’s distribution capabilities. By listing on CannMart’s direct-to-consumer platform, PureSinse will be able to easily distribute its medical cannabis products across Canada. PureSinse will continue to strengthen its distribution strategy
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based on providing access to high-quality medical cannabis. The agreement aligns perfectly with this strategy as it ensures that those who require medical cannabis will have access regardless of their proximity to cannabis retailers, issues with mobility, or other challenges. Horizons ETFs’ Latest Sentiment Survey Results Shows Investors Growing Cautious Towards Cannabis With the S&P 500 Index and the NYSE setting record highs and growing concerns about global deflation, advisors and investors are pivoting towards gold and U.S. equities, shirking Canada and its burgeoning cannabis sector, according to the third-quarter 2019 Advisor and Investor Sentiment Surveys from Horizons ETFs Management. Once again, sentiment on marijuana equities proves that volatility is a given in this emerging industry. According to the Q3 Surveys, both advisors and investors have walked back their respective optimism on cannabis equities, as represented by the North American Marijuana Index, as the sector’s performance fell nearly 16%. Historically, there has been a huge variance between advisors and investors on marijuana equities. Last quarter, a whopping 70% of retail investors were bullish on marijuana equities, compared to a still sizable 47% of advisors, according to our Q2 Sentiment Surveys. This quarter, bullish sentiment on marijuana equities dropped to 58% with end-investors and 36% for advisors, representing a
48North Successfully Completes Planting at its 100acre Outdoor Organic Cultivation Facility, Good:Farm 48North Cannabis Corp. has completed the planting of its first outdoor cannabis crop at its Good:Farm, a 3.7 million sq. ft. outdoor organic cannabis cultivation facility in Brant County, ON. 48North has successfully planted more than 250,000 cannabis seeds at Good:Farm. At the farm, 48North has planted 10 unique cultivars proven to be successfully grown outdoors; both high-THC and high-CBD strains were selected for planting. The first harvest is planned for late August and will be exclusively the Company’s auto-flowering strains; the second harvest, of photoperiod plants is planned for mid-October. Good:Farm, Canada’s first and largest outdoor organic cannabis facility, has the potential capacity to yield more than 40,000 kg of dried cannabis, at what 48North expects to be the lowest cost per gram in the country.
near tandem decline of 12% and 11%, respectively. Koios to Complete Development of CBD-Enhanced Functional Beverage Line Koios Beverage Corp. has made several key developments with respect to its proposed line of functional beverages containing broad-spectrum hemp extract cannabidiol (“CBD”). In a press release dated September 4, 2018, the Company announced its plans to release a functional beverage, which would be infused with CBD to enhance the beverage’s effects. Koios will leverage its existing relationship with Colorado-based Keef Brands in the development of this product, with Keef Brands to supply crystalized, water-soluble CBD which will be added to Koios’ existing Fit SodaTM line of functional beverages. Tihe Company and Keef Brands will produce several test batches of the proposed CBD beverage, with user trials to begin shortly afterward. ParcelPal Continues National Expansion Strategy by Launching in Toronto, Ontario ParcelPal Technology Inc. announced that it plans to continue its national rollout to Ontario, aiming at Canada’s financial capital, Toronto, as its initial launching point. ParcelPal has secured an office in Toronto, and is currently onboarding all key personnel to fill all necessary roles for the upcoming launch, which is expected to occur shortly. ParcelPal is also actively looking to expand with new and existing
partnerships within this region. The Company’s mission is to exponentially grow its business by making mobile on-demand deliveries a common, widespread service throughout cities across Canada. The Company has been operating successfully in Vancouver, Calgary and Saskatoon and is now focusing its expansion plans in Ontario as part of its ongoing strategy for Canada wide distribution. As the largest market in Canada, the Province of Ontario has over 14 million residents and represents a significant increase in the size of the markets currently being serviced by ParcelPal. Curaleaf to Acquire Grassroots Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the U.S. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GR Companies, Inc. (“Grassroots”), the largest private vertically-integrated multi-state operator, in a cash and stock deal valued at approximately $875 million. This transaction solidifies Curaleaf’s position as the world’s largest cannabis company by revenue and the largest in the U.S. across key operating metrics. The highly complementary acquisition brings together the largest public and largest private multi-state operators in the U.S. to offer a full range of products to consumers in states across the country. As a market leader throughout the Midwest, Grassroots has a portfolio of 61 dispensary licenses, with 20 operating today, and 17 cultivation and processing licenses that
will substantially accelerate Curaleaf’s continued expansion across the nation. Canada House Wellness Group Inc. Announces Partnership with Weedbox Inc. Canada House Wellness Group Inc. has entered into a binding agreement on July 12, 2019 with Weedbox Inc. The Agreement outlines details for the completion and operation of its previously announced licensed Cannabis Dispensary in Edmonton, Alberta. Site plans and construction of the Dispensary under the Weedbox lifestyle brand, Somewhere Variety®, will begin in the fall of 2019 with an anticipated opening in spring 2020. “We are extremely excited to be collaborating with Weedbox and its stellar team of industry veterans. Their collective retail experience includes Lululemon, Roots Canada, Tokyo Smoke, Paul Frank, and Last Gang Records, to name a few. This partnership allows Canada House to leverage Weedbox’s extensive retail experience and its leading consumer brand as we enter into the recreational space in Canada,” said Michael Orrbrooke, Chief Revenue Officer, Canada House.
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Q&A with a Canadian Pioneer in Cannabis Consulting How retailers, licensed producers and manufacturers should prepare for the second round of legalization We sit down with Peter Wojewnik, Vice President of Business Development & Client Care at dicentra Cannabis Consulting, as he shares his insights and experiences since pivoting his firm into cannabis. Tell us a little bit about the history of the company and how the firm got started? dicentra was established in 2002 by Alicja Wojewnik in response to the industry’s need for guidance on new natural health products regulations. Alicja Wojewnik was a part of the transition team appointed by Allan Rock, the Health Minister of Canada, to create a separate set of rules and regulations to establish the safety, efficacy, and quality of natural health products. With any new transition, there were lots of questions and a growing need for expertise on how to comply with Health Canada regulations which planted the seed for starting dicentra. How did the decision come about to enter the cannabis consulting space? Over time, dicentra evolved to service food, medical device, cosmetic, and drug industries to be in full compliance within Canada and the U.S. In 2013, the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) was enacted to address the production and use of medical cannabis. As another Health Canada regulated industry, it was a natural progression for dicentra to provide cannabis consulting services. In 2018, we established dCC with separate branding to attract the cannabis audience with the goal of educating individuals and companies about regulatory and compliance standards to ensure their long-term business success. What sets dicentra apart from other consulting firms in the cannabis space? Our team has a diverse background and expertise ranging from medical doctors, lawyers, former Health Canada officials, and engineering consultants. We have two offices in Toronto and Guelph for face-to-face client meetings. Investments are based on confidence and trust, and there’s no better way to develop business relationships and build momentum in your brand by getting to know the thought leaders of dCC in person. If you can’t make it into the office, we’re more than happy to provide prompt responses by phone or email. 10
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Can you discuss the potential for cannabis in markets such as food & beverages, topicals, natural supplements and pet care? Cosmetics and edible cannabis products will come to market by the end of 2019. Sales will be limited to licensed online and retail storefronts. In the near future, we may see the creation of a separate category for cannabis health products which could potentially include products similar to natural health products (that have a medical claim being made). These products are proposed to be sold at licensed retail locations only. Health Canada is currently consulting the public about cannabis health products. As for cannabis in pet products, it’s reasonable to expect that we’ll also see the permitted use of CBD in products sold outside of cannabis retail stores. There’s an ongoing push from the industry to have CBD removed from the prescription drug list and allowed and included in therapeutic products for pets. Given your experience with food safety (along with expertise in the areas of natural health, supplements, and animals), what issues do companies need to take into consideration if they’re planning to enter the edibles, natural health products, or other secondary markets once legalization comes into effect for these products? For edibles, you need a processing license under the Cannabis Act. Existing producers will have to modify standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to accommodate cannabis as a food ingredient. Cannabis (like all ingredients) needs to come from verifiable sources. One of the biggest challenges we have heard companies experiencing is selecting the right QAP (quality assurance person) that has the right combination of skills in both the food and drug industry and a strong skill set in the cannabis industry. Selecting a solid QAP will reduce the challenges that many companies have experienced when formulating a consistent dosage of cannabis activities (THC & CBD).
Secondly, as much as the pet products have been touted in the media we are likely a year away from seeing any legal framework for such items. Ultimately, CBD still falls under the Cannabis Act and therefore the distribution of products containing CBD will still be controlled by the governing bodies. Are there obstacles specific to edibles, beverages, natural health products, etc. once cannabis (THC, CBD) is introduced into the mix? A major concern with edibles is having a homogenous mixture of the right ingredients. This is a critical point that requires a lot of management to ensure product safety. As with any new product, consistency and safety regulations are needed to provide a framework for new products entering the market. For beverages, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a regulatory framework for cannabis and alcohol in the same product. There’s too much of a safety concern with the combined effect largely under-researched at this point. Can you discuss the company as it stands today, any recent growth your seeing in particular areas? With our background in food safety, we’re seeing lots of companies (from a range of industries) looking to get involved with edibles and the cannabis industry in general. We’re working with cannabis processors that are evaluating their facilities for edible products in the near future. We’re also a full-service contract research organization and currently working with several established companies on designing protocols and executing cannabis clinical trials for the development of proprietary data. A number of companies have reached out to us for assistance for evaluating potential sites and guidance for work-
ing with landlords, financial institutions and municipalities to establish themselves in the market which has kept our team very busy! What do you see the Canadian cannabis retail/medical landscape looking like five years from now? Ten years from now? On the medical front, we’ll see the emergence of large biopharmaceutical companies coming out with proprietary medications to treat disease. With increased research surrounding cannabis, education and trust will further grow and develop prominently in the medical industry. On the retail front, we’ll continue to see licensed cannabis stores open up across Canada for recreational use. Across Canada, the provincial governments are continuing to evolve as the industry overcomes growing pains. It’s also likely that we’ll see a massive emergence of CBD products for humans and pets that will be sold outside of the current retail framework. I’m sure most people hope that in five years recreational cannabis cafes won’t be shut down at a moment’s notice! Can you give me an idea of the types of cannabis companies that dicentra services? dCC services everyone from multibillion-dollar producers to individuals who are interested in multi-cultivation site developments. Companies contact us for assistance with developing clinical trials or for our expert advice on how to establish their own edible division. We actively take on new clients with unique challenges and help them turn business opportunities into wins. We love meeting with our clients and prospects and encourage anyone to drop by either of our offices. We’re excited by the ongoing developments in this fast-paced and lucrative market! September 2019 | Cannabis Prospect Magazine
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Public Relations Why Cannabis Continues to Dominate the News By Carol Levine APR, Fellow CPRS
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ctober 17, 2018 will most likely go down in our national history as the date that changed Canadian society. Factually, the story began earlier than that, and the practice of public relations was quickly viewed by industry pioneers as a strategic marketing function. This should not come as a surprise. Consuming cannabis was highly stigmatized because if you wanted to use it, your access was through a black market. Whether you were a recreational user or took cannabis to relive health-related symptoms, your path was generally clandestine. This changed in 2014. For thousands of Canadians, the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) followed by the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, opened legal access to medical cannabis with the world’s most rigorous medical cannabis guidelines. Five years ago, when you could finally obtain cannabis legally via an authorization from your doctor, one of the key PR objectives for the handful of licensed producers was to elevate the reputation of cannabis. PR pros sought to create a new narrative by changing the language from “dope”, “pot” and “weed” to “cannabis” and “cannabinoids”. With a belief that words matter, it became important to speak differently about cannabis in order explode stereotypes and myths, and to begin to be taken seriously. Messaging about pharmaceutical grade cannabis, product safety and rigorous production standards were disseminated in order to build trust among consumers and prescribers. Yet despite semantics, overall awareness was and continues to be a barrier to optimizing industry potential. And
“PR pros sought to create a new narrative by changing the language from ‘dope’, ‘pot’ and ‘weed’ to ‘cannabis’ and ‘cannabinoids’. With a belief that words matter, it became important to speak differently about cannabis in order explode stereotypes and myths, and to begin to be taken seriously.” make no mistake, few of the more than 35,000 family physicians in this country have experience treating their patients with cannabis. There is also widespread resistance among physicians to recommend anything not backed up by the kind of scientific evidence required by regulators like Health Canada and the FDA. Public relations can be used to help bring data-driven information forward. A December 2018 national Ipsos Reid survey found that most Canadians – 69%, said that they do not consider themselves as cannabis users. Of the remaining 31%, half claimed to be recreational users. Certainly, the editorial news media have kept cannabis top of mind, and the dozen or so Canadian PR agencies who represent producers, biopharma, health technology and other vertical industries work very hard to craft unique and compelling stories. With well over a hundred licensed cannabis producers, rising above the clutter is imperative. PR includes, but isn’t limited to messaging, media training, reputation management, thought leadership, corporate social responsibility, digital and social media strategy, stakeholder relationships and advocacy. While some PR consultancies resisted the temptation of pursuing cannabis clients on moral grounds, other independents and multi-nationals slowly entered the space. Having knowledge and expertise in the pharmaceutical and consumer wellness areas are definite assets in order to interpret the science. Promoting cannabis also requires regulatory knowledge and agencies must be able to navigate within this framework. I am convinced that this experience is why my agency won its first mandate handling PR for one of the country’s top LP’s back in 2014. As someone fortunate enough to have been involved from the begin-
ning, there are clear observations I can make. At the outset cannabis was the flavor of the month and the thirst for information by journalists and their audiences seemed insatiable. It was a fresh conversation. There were no cannabis reporters, though health and business journalists were generally the ones building the expertise that would eventually create a new media subset. While the PR industry watched the sad consolidation of mainstream media outlets and resulting layoffs, more than two dozen specialized cannabis media, including supplements, journals, and traditional and online media platforms filled the space, along with influencers who create and share original content. Solomon Israel, a former writer and producer with the CBC News business unit who covers cannabis for the Winnipeg Free Press newspaper says that from a journalism perspective, cannabis is more than just a product. It is something that touches issues of politics and the law, medicine and health and science and business. Like for every other industry sector such as travel, consumer electronics, automotive and even healthcare, being able to effectively pitch stories to cannabis media requires broad knowledge, as Mr. Israel points out. The Financial Post predicted cannabis journalism to be one of the offshoots of legalization, and it was not wrong. Given how high profile the sector has become, there would be a cost in lost leadership if mainstream media did not keep up. Will these new media properties be immune to the manic financial performance of the industry itself? We will have to wait and see but like everything else competition among the media may result in survival of the fittest. We know that communicating cannabis requires a sea change in thinking. One of the challenges for the PR industry is how to talk about what has been
a taboo subject for hundreds of years and is still unfathomable for many Canadians. There remain strong opinions on both sides of the legalization issue and serious, legitimate questions and concerns in terms of using cannabis products as medical therapy. The trust factor is another element that challenges the cannabis industry, and where expert PR counsel can help, assuming the advice is taken. With most companies being publicly traded, the quality and quantity of their communications to investors and other stakeholders are critical. The demeanor, actions and words of senior executives cannot not be underestimated. A recent Globe and Mail article exposed that CannTrust’s leadership knew about unauthorized grow rooms and stayed silent, resulting in a drastic fall of its shares and the ousting of its CEO. One can only imagine the PR team’s angst. Have we stopped paying attention to cannabis news? If you are an investor you will stay glued to the story. But there is no doubt in my mind that a certain fatigue has set in. As far as the PR industry is concerned, I am confident that we will be successful at finding stories that matter, stories that will help change opinions, beliefs and behaviors. It’s what we do. For those who are simply fed up by the focus on cannabis, don’t despair. Expect edibles to be approved and commercially available before the end of the year. And the beat goes on. Carol Levine is Co-founder and CEO of energiPR, a full-service national public relations consultancy with offices in Toronto and Montreal and the sole Canadian affiliate of GLOBALHealthPR, the worlds largest network of independently owned agencies specialized in consumer health and medical science communications.
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The Spirit of Spiritleaf How Spiritleaf is Chaning the Game When It Comes to Cannabis Retail By David Halpert, Editor
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ou’ll notice something distinctly Canadian when you enter a Spiritleaf cannabis store. Perhaps it’s the warmth of the dark woods that give the interiors a welcoming, natural ambience, or maybe it’s the modern fixtures of its glass showcases displaying the various strains, brands and accessories each location has to offer. Less than a year since legalization CEO of Spiritleaf and Inner Spirit Holdings, Darren Bondar, has managed to turn Spiritleaf from a handful of recreational cannabis stores to an ever-expanding nationwide brand. The ease from which customers embrace the brick-and-mortar experience: from the bud bars, to the friendly staff, to the electronic displays that educate the store’s patrons, are some of the minute details that go into planning each cannabis store. “When we went to set out a brand we really wanted to do it right and this was our opportunity to do it from scratch and try and make it a true, authentic cannabis brand,” says Bondar, speaking to the origins of Spiritleaf, “Something that would speak to that regular cannabis user, that they would find authentic but at the same time welcome new users, or perhaps people that haven’t used [cannabis] in 20-30 years who would feel comfortable coming into our stores and the brand would resonate with them as well.” After graduating from the University of Alberta in 1999 with an MBA, Bondar successfully launched WATCH IT!, a Canadian franchise retailer specializing in watches, where for the past 20 years he honed his skills as a business owner and retailer, especially the intricacies of franchising. That infrastructure proved to be invaluable for the Spiritleaf launch. “We wanted to do something different in terms of a franchise model. We felt that local ownership of stores has huge benefits. You have a lot of people who are involved and heavily invested in their communities that are now operating these stores, which in many cases can be more effective than a wholly-owned corporate structure.” Unlike many independently owned recreational cannabis stores across Canada, Bondar opted for a franchise model. Through his holding company Inner Spirit Holdings, he was able to leverage the resources, infrastructure and previous experience from WATCH IT! Into his new cannabis venture, that would become Spiritleaf. “I’ve been a long-time cannabis advocate...and when we saw the opportunity coming down the pipeline for cannabis retail in Canada, I was getting a lot of nudges from my buddies saying ‘Darren, if anybody can do this you can do it. We want to invest and put our chips behind you.” In the weeks following legalization Spiritleaf opened its first two franchise stores (Alberta-based Brooks and St. Alberta locations) with additional locations opening up in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan and Lethbridge,
“Unlike many independently owned recreational cannabis stores across Canada, Bondar opted for a franchise model. Through his holding company Inner Spirit Holdings, he was able to leverage the resources, infrastructure and previous experience from WATCH IT! Into his new cannabis venture, that would become Spiritleaf.” Alberta shortly thereafter. Since the beginning of 2019 it has expanded operations to the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia and show no signs of slowing down. “We’re operating in four provinces right now, each with its own idiosyncrasies, what’s allowed and what isn’t, and definitely with every store that opens you learn something more and you learn something new. I think we now have our processes down. We know what works and what doesn’t and always continue to refine.” At the time of this article Spiritleaf has at least 15 storefronts being opened, catapulting the franchise from 12 stores now to 27 stores by the end of the summer. In the wake of stringent advertising law under the Cannabis Act, one of the ways it cultivates a strong sense of brand identity is through its stylish, expertly-crafted interiors. The franchise has been in long-term collaboration with Sevenpoint Interiors, a custom retail manufacturer responsible for luxury retail spaces including Nordstrom, Kate Spade London and Louis Vutton based out of Woodbridge, Ontario. “We’ve been working with [Sevenpoint] for about 15 years. They were the ones that supplied our original watch showcases and coincidentally as we were transitioning from watches to cannabis they were also opening a cannabis division so it was a marriage that just continued. They’ve been a remarkable partner in helping us design nice, clean fixtures that have all of those natural woods elements that fuse together beautifully.” “Darren was an absolute visionary in his approach to cannabis retail. Through my previous work experience with him I had a lot of confidence that Darren would succeed, and I jumped at the chance to work with Spiritleaf,” says Neal Claassen, business strategy at Sevenpoint Interiors, “This was to be the first major cannabis project for our new division Sevenpoint, and the whole team got right behind it. Darren clearly portrayed what he wanted as an overall feel and look for the operation, and gave us complete freedom to solve the path-to-purchase and develop the aesthetic of the stores. Once we had the initial concept down, our teams collabo-
rated tirelessly to get the Spiritleaf stores to what they are today, and I couldn’t be more proud.” In the age of increasing online competition, the emphasis on creating a unique consumer experience cannot be understated. It was this ethos Spiritleaf took to heart when crafting its own stores last year. “There’s a time and a place for technology and some people like to shop online and that’s the only way they’ll shop, but there’s also a time to go into a store and learn about the different strains. You want to be able to touch and feel. You can go into our stores across the country and smell through the various bud jars and engage with our really knowledgeable staff. Having a good in-store experience is critical to the ultimate success of brick-andmortar retail.” And Spiritleaf shows no signs of slowing down. Just prior to legalization the company went public under the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) which, in addition to investments from Tilray of $6 million CAD, Auxly and Newstrike (now Hexo) provided the company to cope with its rapid growth. It might also interest readers to know that Spiritleaf is also the first cannabis retailer to be inducted into the Canadian Franchise Association. Bondar also attributes much of Spiritleaf’s success to the tactile nature of brick-and-mortar retailing, “From the right music playing when you walk through our doors to the warmth of the woods to the modern feel our fixtures, we wanted our stores to be natural and speak to cannabis users but also to the modern retail experience.” What does the future hold for the company? “Over the last couple of years we’ve been building, developing, and getting the brand right which has happened quite organically. We anticipate over the next 5-6 months, the focus will be on opening a lot of stores, opening them well, engaging with our customers, and learning what they want. Cannabis 2.0 with edibles will be really exciting and getting our house brands to market will be another important milestone for the company.”
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hen we think of cannabis cultivation, we often conjure up images of vast fields of plants. You know, the kind we see on every cannabis website and stock photos sourced by mainstream media. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ve even seen a few featuring kindly-looking farmers tending to the plant’s every need. What we’ve been seeing in these images is the supposed cannabis dream: large scale cultivation that will allow the industry to reduce price, increase margins and be celebrated by the consuming masses. After all, that’s what the consumer wants, right? Cheap and plentiful weed. However, let us challenge this assumption. The current cannabis narrative might have you thinking that cannabis is nothing more than a commodity. Something that has a value based largely on its availability. Canada, as those stories would have you believe, is at risk of losing its advantage as the global market opens up, thanks to our relatively high overhead, cost of living and less than ideal climate. Those stories make for great headlines, but what you’ve been fed is a pile of malarkey. If the history of packaged goods has taught us anything it’s that not all products are created equal. We see an ever-increasing demand for premium quality virtually across the board. Take a look at the beer and wine industries for example. Are these seen as commodities? Would you substitute your favourite bottle of wine for just any bottle of wine? Likely not. In fact, in a recent report, the wine industry noted that premium wines “dominate sales and is responsible for all the growth in the trade today.” Hard words to hear for anyone who’s placed their bet on being the lowest cost producer. We see much of the same parallels in cannabis. Consumers are valuing the product not just for its potency and legal compliance, but for the quality of both the product and the experience. Furthermore, mature cannabis markets demonstrate price differentiation on the basis of quality.
Shattering Canada’s Biggest Cannabis Myth: Why Mass Production Won’t Grow the Cannabis Market
The Fail is in the Scale As a scientific expert who has dedicated a significant amount of my life’s work to cannabis cultivation and understanding the marketplace, I have a sobering piece of news for the industry: scale is the enemy of quality. Let the importance of that sink in for a moment. The large rooms you see in all those wonderful stock photos? They increase production risks. Low capital expansions sacrifice control over production conditions. Mechanization inherently affects product quality, especially post-harvest. But the capital markets haven’t yet caught up to the reality of this. Producers who are focused on quality and building consumer trust are often not given the credit they deserve for pursuing the long game. But what about the mass amounts of cannabis in inventory we’ve been hearing about? Last I checked, there was about 22 months’ worth of unpack-
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“The current cannabis narrative might have you thinking that cannabis is nothing more than a commodity. Something that has a value based largely on its availability. Canada, as those stories would have you believe, is at risk of losing its advantage as the global market opens up, thanks to our relatively high overhead cost of living, and less than ideal climate.” aged cannabis in the Canadian market alone. That should be converting to big bucks soon after it’s packaged, shouldn’t it? The thing is, this unfinished inventory might not be destined to be enjoyed as a floral product. And it all circles back to quality. Instead, given the scope of investments in extraction and formulation processes, we can reasonably assume those stockpiles are destined for derivative cannabis products. In other words, all of the quality floral cannabis being produced is selling immediately, and at a nice margin too! Certainly the derivatives products market is exciting. But in the spectrum of cannabis quality, this market is essentially the marketplace for less desirable cannabis. This all begs the question: can the new regulations establish enough of a market to support the current industry skew towards low-cost production? In mature US cannabis markets, the majority of revenues are still derived from floral cannabis products. That’s in regulatory environments where derivative products are less controlled. It’s important to note, Health Canada’s draft regulations do not permit many of the popular derivative products. Furthermore, inputs for the derivative products markets will also face competition from the new outdoor class of license and imports from jurisdic-
tions with better climatic conditions as a global supply-chain develops. The end result is that Canadian greenhouses might be caught in the middle; unable to compete on the basis of quality in the floral product segment, and too expensive for ingredient manufacturing. What the heck am I buying? Aligning Production with Consumer Demand Recent studies show that 76% of consumers state Quality and Safety as their number one consideration when purchasing cannabis. Yet according to an Ernst and Young report, only 25% of producers say they are focused on quality. Take a look at a product we found on the OCS Website. Does anything strike you about the THC content? That’s quite a range. You may have DOUBLE the potency you signed up for. Try getting away with that if you’re a whisky producer, winemaker or even a producer of energy drinks. That type of variance could be problematic for obvious reasons. You have to ask yourself, does this sound like a product you can trust? How you Grow Dictates What You Grow Much of the quality conundrum is rooted in the growing techniques employed by the cultivator. I’ve been to facilities that have
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plants so big you’re tempted to climb them. It takes a fair-sized ladder just to reach the top. Although the sheer size is impressive, from a commercial standpoint, these approaches are less than ideal. As you would expect, there is a very significant difference in what grows at the bottom of the plant than what grows 10 feet higher off the ground. We know from experience that short stature plants limit the variance in potency between the top and bottom flowers, and the plants invest more of their energy to producing flowers, not leaves and stem. Micropropagation: Small but Powerful The apple orchards we see in country sides across North America are a great of example of high-density planting done right. But their success depends on a highly scalable source of plantlets. Using conventional cloning practices this creates an immediate cost, as producers now have to choose between cloning and floral production for their limited amount of space. Micropropagation, utilizing plant tissue culture techniques, afford a highly scalable platform for input production, utilizing a tenth of the area and energy required to manufacture those inputs. This also addresses a massive opportunity cost, freeing up valuable cultivation space. That’s because micropropagation allows for larger genetic libraries and improved production agility. These techniques provide the ability to stabilize germplasm, remove biological contamination and also redundantly store genetic assets for safe keeping. Pairing the advantages of clean and vigorous inputs, with high density cultivation, results in a clear difference, in terms of productivity, as well as quality.
The Story of Quality is in Your Senses If you’ve ever taken a really close look at the flower, you can tell a lot about the quality just by looking at it. Are the buds big and full of colours? Reds and purples are always a delight to find, and of course green in the inflorescence means the plant was healthy to the end of cycle. Are the pistels (the little ‘hairs’ on the flower) a consistent amber? White indicates the plants were harvested too soon. And brown signifies they were harvested too late. Are the ‘sugar leaves’ nice and frosty, or has the tricome been knocked off by the mechanical stress of trimming machines? Are the flowers flat and misshapen from vacuum packing or handling in large bins? What you see in your hand can go a long way in telling you the story of its quality. It should look colourful and well kept. Not like something that went through stone tumbler. Your sense of touch can also provide some great clues as to what you’ll be consuming. Give the buds a squeeze. They should be dense and firm, but not hard or crumbly. They should be firm but a touch springy, homogenous, not
crispy on the outside and too moist inside. The right amount of moisture content gives them the right texture when ground, making for easy rolling and a consistent burn while enhancing product stability. And of course, who could forget taste? As a someone who savours the flavours, I suggest starting your vape temp low, 310 Fahrenheit. Then increase that temperature slowly after each pull up to about 360. This allows you to taste each terpene and flavonoid as you move past their vaporization point. You can taste the individual notes of citrus, berry, pine and others produced by the terpenes. It has been shown empirically that terpenes have a synergistic effect with cannabinoids, commonly known as the entourage effect, modulating their effects. Experience Matters Although many might peg me as a ‘cannaseur’, I’m after the same thing everyone else is when they consume cannabis: a great experience. As consumers become more educated (and in some cases, disappointed by inconsistency) quality is an attribute that will only grow in terms of demand. All this means is that the promise of mass cultivation may be speedily
heading us in the wrong direction. If we continue on our current trajectory, the black market will continue to thrive, but if we all elevate our game by focusing more on quality, we will create a robust, thriving industry, delivering good value to consumers, while setting the bar internationally. From where we sit, quality cannabis isn’t the product of just one thing. It’s the culmination of many. The baseline starts with consistent quality flower which allows for a consistent consumer experience; how it makes you feel, what it does to the senses and how it is packaged and delivered. We may not all be cannaseurs, but there are key influencers pushing this industry to raise the bar in terms of quality and experience. If the industry put more effort into crafting products that delight even the biggest critics, then I daresay it would open up vast new doors for all the other cannabis consumers. Buck Young is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of CannTx Life Sciences
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Puff Marketing and the Need for Cannabis Industry Standards
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he Cannabis Act heavily restricts product marketing, with Health Canada only permitting non-branded packaging carrying a clear health warning. As rigid regulations limit how companies can create product differentiation, producers are increasingly promoting their cultivation methods to build brand loyalty. Educating the public on how their cannabis Is grown, and rigorously tested, is key to legitimize the industry. However, the resources published by companies need to be truthful and accurate for consumers to make truly informed buying decisions. Without industry standards in place on what constitutes a particular cultivation method, companies are free to overstate their techniques to elevate their product above the competition. A popular label of the 21st century was ‘organic’ as consumers became mindful to buy food free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides. To entice this section of the market cannabis companies have adopted the organic label, but there are a number of problems. Organic Only the Canadian Food Inspection Agency can evaluate whether products meet the Canadian Organic Standard, and as cannabis falls outside of its jurisdiction, cannabis can’t meet these standards. Even if it did, it would be incredibly difficult for organic cannabis to pass industry testing, and even more so to meet consumer expectations. Canadian Organic Standards prohibit the use of both hydroponics and aeroponics, with soil the only permissible growing medium. The former are favoured by the vast majority of producers to ensure plants receive optimal nutrients, and consequently generate larger higher-quality yields. Foregoing these methods would likely result in flower with a lower cannabinoid content at a higher price point, due to the additional time and resources associated with growing in soil. Another obstacle to cannabis meeting organic standards appears at the end of the harvesting process, as irradiation is also forbidden. Irradiation is currently used by 80% of cultivators to eliminate microbials, which prevents product from passing industry testing. While ionizing radiation has been linked to a loss of terpenes and cannabinoids, it ensures the final product can be sold in the regulated marketplace. A sound trade-off for must producers. This
is especially true as many of the microorganisms are naturally occurring, and hard to eliminate entirely through other means. Despite not meeting Canadian Organic Standards, many licensed producers have adopted the term ‘organic’ to attract consumers – often attributing the title to their cultivation methods. As this may be misleading, industry standards need to be established which enable producers to grow cannabis free from chemicals, while retaining certain techniques – such as hydroponics. At the current requirements, its problematic for companies to produce quality organic cannabis on an industrial scale. In fact, due to the difficulties of mass producing quality cannabis, companies have adopted the tag of ‘small batch’ or ‘craft’ to elevate their product. Craft cannabis The designation of ‘craft’ implies that the product was grown in smaller quantities, and therefore received more care and attention. However, how many plants can be grown at once and still classified as small batch-four, fourteen, forty? Without industry standards companies are free to embellish the truth and adopt the label at their discretion. One producer claims, “we design our spaces for small-batch growing. Our facilities are no larger than 10,000 square feet.” However at 10,000 square feet, its facilities are over five times larger than that permitted for a micro-cultivator, and could house over 1000 plants. With the introduction of micro licenses, it could be said that only those with a micro-cultivation license can attribute their product as ‘small batch’ or craft’. However, there is currently only one micro-licensed cultivator in Canada, but dozens using the sought after designation. This isn’t to say producers with regular licenses can’t cultivate craft cannabis (by sectioning off grow rooms) but it does highlight the need for industry standards to stop epithets being misused. By misusing terms such as ‘organic’ and ‘craft cannabis’, consumers mistakenly believe their supporting companies that align with their values, buying into falsehoods generated by marketing departments. All too often attractive monikers such as ‘organic’ and ‘craft’ are strewn across websites and company information, with clarification occasion-
ally buried in the fine print. This lack of transparency could erode trust between producers and consumers, at a time when faith has already been tested by industry violations and license suspensions. Sun grown In a similar vain to craft cannabis, only one company has the authorization to grow plants outdoors, but several have applied the ‘sun grown’ accolade. In many cases, rather than being grown predominantly by sunshine, it simply means plants are cultivated in an environment with access to sunlight. While the sun provides the full light spectrum, something HPS and LED bulbs can only aim to replicate, flowering plants require 12 hours of light every day, which is near impossible to achieve in Canada – outside of a few summer months. Plants cultivated by sunlight also take far longer to grow than those under artificial lighting, with a lower bud density due to the inconsistent lumens received during fruiting periods. In theory companies could use sunlight alone to produce crops, but again it would be incredibly difficult for flower grown in these conditions to compete in today’s marketplace. By attributing their cannabis as ‘sun grown’, companies suggest that the product has been grown naturally – with a beneficial impact on the environment and the plant itself. This could also be misleading to customers if they pay a premium for such product, only to discover that the plants were grown inside under artificial lighting. However misleading the titles of ‘organic’, ‘craft’ or ‘sun grown’ may be, without established industry standards companies can neither meet or fall short of these benchmarks. If jurisdictions can’t be widened, industry specific frameworks need to be adopted to ensure customer expectations are met. If these expectations can’t be met, companies shouldn’t be allowed to widen the goalposts to suit their needs. As the market is a fraction of the size it will eventually become, now is the time for the companies to come together to create cross-industry standards. This will ensure companies can create brand differentiation on a level playing field, allowing consumers to make truly informed purchasing decisions. Russell Cafferty is the Account Lead at Nine Point Agency
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The Cannabis & Real Estate Intersection By Sawsan Selwyn – Associate, Gowling WLG
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s the first G20 country to legalize cannabis for recreational consumption, Canada has an opportunity to be a market leader. So far however being the first has meant delays, confusion and uncertainty — which in turn has produced a piecemeal regulatory framework and losses for some early investors. Great opportunity and regulatory uncertainty have significantly impacted commercial real estate. As we continue to see across the country, both the production and sale of cannabis have required significant investment in real property — namely industrial space for agriculture, manufacturing, warehousing, research and development; greenhouses and raw land to build these on; and retail space. Cannabis, like any plant, must be grown and cultivated within greenhouses that can sustain its growth. With edibles — and other forms of cannabis infusion soon to be legalized in Canada — there will be a need for more production and warehousing facilities (many suggest a 125,000 square foot production facility is the minimum requirement to make any real profit in this space). Although regulations around the sale and distribution of cannabis are still evolving, it seems clear the intention is these products will not be sold on shelves at your corner convenience store, but will only be sold from licensed premises (at least in Ontario) creating a heightened demand for retail space. The result? The real estate market will experience positive effects from this growing industry and the large capital investments cannabis market participants require. Seeking funding: Obstacles and Opportunities Despite this unprecedented opportunity, raising capital through standard financing channels has not been possible until very recently. Amid a number of regulatory question marks, cannabis businesses initially had a hard time finding a financial institution to bank with, nevermind obtaining business loan financing. Encouragingly, for both the cannabis and real estate industries, some of the larger financial institutions have recently entered the market and financed some major cannabis players. Fundraising obstacles aside, a number of market entrants have found themselves hampered by municipal and provincial regulations and processes on their path to acquire real estate. The laws
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“Cannabis, like any plant, must be grown and cultivated within greenhouses that can sustain its growth. With edibles — and other forms of cannabis infusion soon to be legalized in Canada — there will be a need for more production and warehousing facilities (many suggest a 125,000 square foot production facility is the minimum requirement to make any real profit in this space).”
surrounding cannabis are primarily set out in the Cannabis Act. Accordingly, federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments have each implemented regulations to ensure strict controls on related issues, such as where cannabis may be grown, manufactured, sold and by whom. This regulatory framework is still very much in flux and, as a result, some businesses have encountered serious setbacks on the real estate front.
Entering the Cannabis Industry: Things to Consider Those entering the cannabis industry should be cognizant they will have to compete with other established industries—such as tobacco, pharmaceuticals and alcohol—which have easier access to capital, possess mature infrastructure and recognized brands. Perhaps most importantly, these industries have knowledge of operating in a highly-regulated environment.
Cautionary Tales A business purchased land intending to build a cannabis production facility, only to discover that after closing on its purchase, the town would be enacting an Interim Control by-law to prohibit the use of land (building or structures) for cannabis cultivation. This occurred despite receiving “unofficial” support for its proposed project from town officials before closing on its purchase and before waiving its due diligence conditions. In another case, a business was left disappointed and out of pocket when its profitable hopes of entering into the retail market space were dashed when Ontario decided to issue very few retail licenses and on a lottery basis. The business in question had already incurred significant costs pre-negotiating conditional leases with landlords for various locations.
Real Estate: What to Expect in the Near Future Regardless of these challenges, Canada’s cannabis regulatory framework is slowly crystallizing. As major financial institutions come on-board, we can expect many would-be investors and entrepreneurs — who perhaps stood back and missed the first wave — to join this growing industry, resulting in a positive effect for Canada’s commercial real estate market. Sawsan Selwyn is an associate lawyer in Gowling WLG’s Hamilton office and a member of the firm’s Cannabis Group, Arab Desk and China Desk. Her practice focuses on commercial real estate law with over 10 years’ experience, practicing in both London, England and Ontario, Canada.
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Provincial Updates/
Ontario
The Government of Ontario has accepted another round of cannabis retail store applications. This next “round” will be limited to 50 stores. Eight of these stores will be allocated to First Nations reserves and the other 42 will be subject to a lottery system. New pre-qualification requirements include: having access to a physical retail store, a letter of confirmation from a bank that the applicant has access to $250,000 cash and letter of confirmation that it will be able to obtain a $50k letter of credit (LOC) if selected.
Manitoba
According to an article in the Financial Post, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are emerging as testing grounds for cannabis delivery services, thanks to the provinces’ relatively liberal retail regimes, which allow private actors to operate online stores. The result of those policies has been a flurry of cannabis startups, including Super Anytime Inc., Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. and Prairie Records that offer same-day delivery to recreational cannabis consumers.
Alberta
Due to a steady increase in AGLC’s cannabis supply, the moratorium on accepting new retail licence applications and issuing new retail licences was lifted in late May, allowing for an influx of private recreational cannabis stores to open across the province. These include Fire & Flower, Spiritleaf, PlantLife and others.
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Quebec
The SQDC announced the signing of seven leases that will allow their cannabis stores to open by the end of next autumn. The SQDC has also announced the upcoming opening of five other branches that will be added to the 16 already in operation. These will be located at 1272 Principale Street, Sainte-Agathe-desMonts, 5240 Queen Mary Road, Montreal, 317 Montcalm Street, Chicoutimi, 1681 King Street West, Sherbrooke, and 90 Saint-Blvd. -Jean-Baptiste unit 103 in Châteauguay.
Saskatchewan
In late June, several cannabis store outlets reported counterfeit labels on packaged cannabis bought online. These include the red octagon with the letters THC and a stylized cannabis leaf; a white and yellow warning label advising users to keep the product out of the reach of children.
British Columbia
The British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch will be opening 14 BC cannabis stores across the province in the coming months. Similarly, independent stores from Kairo and Spritleaf have opened in the province as well. British Columbia may also change its laws to allow licensed cannabis producers to sell seedlings, and other products, directly to consumers accordingly to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth. No word yet as to when this might happen.
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
The Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, on behalf of the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced $2.5 million over five years to Prince Edward Island to support law enforcement by increasing the number of frontline police officers trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation; purchasing approved drug screening devices; and, establishing dedicated trainers to deliver new and refresher training.
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation is set to renovate all of its cannabis stores less than a year after they were first opened as the province prepares for the second wave of cannabis legalization in Canada. Two tenders issued in August respectively, provide details on the planned renovations, which will make space for edibles, extracts and topicals when they become legal on October 17, 2019. The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is the only licensed cannabis retailer in Nova Scotia.
Newfoundland & Labrador
New Brunswick
In early June it was announced that Newfoundland’s Auditor General Julia Mullaley would review systems, regulations, contracts and compliance mechanisms associated with the legalization of cannabis. Mullaley said she’ll investigate the selection process for all cannabis companies with government dealings.
Cannabis NB has opened Cannabis NB Express stations allowing customers to order online and pick up at their locations within an hour. Similarly, the Cannabis NB website has new features allowing customers to select the store near them, select filters, see available products within their selected store and complete the order quickly and easily online.
Yukon / Northwest Territories / Nunavut Member of Parliament Larry Bagnell, on behalf of the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced $2.3 million over five years for projects to support training activities for frontline police officers in Yukon. Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Fire & Flower Inc., announced that it has received its licence to operate a cannabis retail store in Whitehorse, Yukon from the Yukon Liquor Corporation, Cannabis Licensing. The Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NULC) has worked with its agents to expand the selection of products available for sale. Effective July 2019, the NULC has also reduced its retail mark-up on cannabis products to $1/gram. Agents provide the complete list of their products and prices at www.verticalcannabis. ca and www.tweed.com.
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2019 CANNABIS MANUFACTURER GUIDE
Here’s your new desktop guide to over 100 cannabis industry manufacturers and their products. The extensive categories list, presented first, is followed by the manufacturers. Both groups are presented alphabetically. Note: manufacturers opting for boldface type or other special treatments paid accordingly.
CATEGORY INDEX CANNABIS ACCESSORIES Active Grow Horticultural Lighting BIG BARK Rolling Papers Boveda, Inc. Greentank Technologies Inc. Jupiter Research Milkweed Co. Mystic Timber Roboroots Raylux Lighting Co., Ltd. Schaefer Technologies, Inc.
DATA REPORTS Vividata
DISTILLATION EQUIPMENT Evolved Extraction Solutions Ltd. Lab Society Pall Canada Pope Scientific, Inc.
EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT Active Grow Horticultural Lighting Element Grow Evolved Extraction Solutions Ltd. Lab Society Pall Canada Pope Scientific, Inc. PrestiVac Inc. Pro Refrigeration Inc.
HVAC EQUIPMENT Alpine Innovative Research Big Ass Fans Fabco Plastics Pro Refrigeration Inc. Nexus Greenhouse Systems
INSULATED PANELING Metl-Span Structural Panels Inc. Thermo Design Insulation
INDUSTRIAL VACUUMS PrestiVac Inc. Tiger-Vac Inc.
LAB EQUIPMENT Active Grow Horticultural Lighting Adam Equipment ATG Pharma Inc. BlueMed Cascade Sciences Element Grow Evolved Extraction Solutions Ltd. Fabco Plastics Pall Canada Pope Scientific, Inc. Schaefer Technologies, Inc. Tiger-Vac International Inc. ZefSci
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FILTRATION EQUIPMENT Alpine Innovative Research Blade Filters Element Grow Evolved Extraction Solutions Ltd. Fabco Plastics Hydrologic Oxygen Research Group LLC Pall Canada Pope Scientific, Inc. PrestiVac Inc. Raylux Lighting Co., Ltd.
HAND TOOLS CORELLE BRANDS / OLFA N.A. Klever Sales, LLC Raylux Lighting Co., Ltd Weber Supply Company Inc.
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Active Grow Horticultural Lighting AEssenseGrows Canada’s Best Store Fixtures Inc. Geoponic Solutions I:F Lighting Co. Ltd. LumiGrow Inc. Raylux Lighting Co., Ltd
MERCHANDISING / DISPLAY Canada’s Best Store Fixtures Inc. Higher Environments SEVENPOINT interiors
NUTRIENTS FloraMax Huplaso StepWell Soil
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OTHER ACG Active Grow Horticultural Lighting AEssenseGrows Anatis Bioprotection BlueMed CaNavis International CannTx Life Sciences (Steadystem) Design Systems Canada, Ltd. Fabco Plastics HOOGENDOORN AMERICA GrowerIQ: Cannabis Cultivation Software Lifetime Coatings LumiGrow Inc. Metl-Span Merrco Payments Inc. MULTIPOND America Inc. Nexus Greenhouse Systems Oxygen Research Group LLC Pope Scientific, Inc. Post POS Pro Refrigeration Inc. Rad Source Technologies, Inc. Schaefer Technologies, Inc. Structural Panels Inc. Tiger-Vac International Inc.
PACKAGING/LABELING ACG Afinia Label Arrow Systems, Inc. ATG Pharma Inc. Boveda, Inc. Dope Automation Glenwood Labels Greentank Technologies Inc. Lanmar Inc. MULTIPOND America Inc. N2 Packaging Systems LLC Optima Machinery Corporation Roboroots Schaefer Technologies, Inc. Sterling Marking Products Vimperial Weber Marking Systems of Canada
SAFETY/WORKWEAR CORELLE BRANDS / OLFA N.A. Dentec Safety Specialists Inc. Edge Eyewear Canada Kit Care Corporation Klever Sales, LLC PrestiVac Inc.
CATEGORY INDEX Weber Supply Company Inc.
March Networks Merrco Payments Inc. Post POS Open Systems (ProcessPro) SkyFoundry, LLC TruTrace Technologies VDMS Canada Inc.
POS SYSTEMS IndicaOnline Merrco Payments Inc. Post POS VDMS Canada Inc.
SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE Canada’s Best Store Fixtures Inc. March Networks SAFETY VISION VDMS Canada Inc.
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TRIMMERS CORELLE BRANDS / OLFA N.A. Keirton inc. Klever Sales, LLC Raylux Lighting Co., Ltd. Weber Supply Company Inc.
VAPORIZERS Active Grow Horticultural Lighting Arizer Greentank Technologies Inc. Jupiter Research
ATG Pharma Inc. Boveda, Inc. Evolved Extraction Solutions Ltd. Fabco Plastics N2 Packaging Systems LLC STASHLOGIX Structural Panels Inc.
SOFTWARE AEssenseGrows Argus Control Systems Ltd. Blue Link Cannabis ERP GrowerIQ: Cannabis Cultivation Software IndicaOnline HOOGENDOORN AMERICA
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ACG Brian Ulrich, Sales Manager Email: brian.ulrich@acg-world.com Phone: 908-757-3425 Website: www.acg-world.com 262 Old New Brunswick Rd #A Piscataway NJ 08854 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Other
AEssenseGrows Phil Gibson, Vice President of Marketing Email: pgibson@aessensegrows.com Phone: 650-564-3058 Website: www.aessensegrows.com 1281 Reamwood Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94089 Industry: Lighting, Software, Other
Active Grow Horticultural Lighting Taylor Schaberg, Owner / CEO Email: tayschaberg@gmail.com Phone: 206-792-9799 Website: www.activegrowled.com 12345 Lake City Way NE #2137 Seattle WA 98125 Industry: Extraction Equipment, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Cannabis Accessories, Lighting, Vaporizers, Other
Afinia Label Mike Atkins, National Sales Manager Email: mikea@afinia.com Phone: 888-215-3966 Website: http://afinialabel.com/ 8150 Mallory Court Chanhassen MN 55317 Industry: Packaging/Labeling
Adam Equipment Steve Jackson, Sales Representative Email: sales@adamequipment.com Phone: 203-790-4774 Website: www.adamequipment.com 1 Fox Hollow Road Oxford CT 06478 Industry: Lab/Scientific Equipment
Alpine Innovative Research Company Division: Calgary Email: info@airsniper.ca Phone: 888-338-959 Website: www.airsniper.ca 3855 64 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2C 2V5 Industry: HVAC Equipment, Filtration Equipment Anatis Bioprotection Claude Robert, Sales Representative and Technical Advisor
Email: crobert@anatisbioprotection.com, info@ anatisbioprotection.com Phone: 438-884-7920, 1-800-305-7714 Website: http://anatisbioprotection.com/en/ 278 Rang Saint-André Saint-Jacques-le-Mineur, QC J0J 1Z0 Industry: Other
Arizer Kevin, General Manager Email: kevin@arizer.com Phone: +1 (519) 573-5801 Website: www.arizer.com 55 Northfield Drive, East Unit 391 Waterloo ON N2K 3T6 Industry: Vaporizers “Arizer is a proudly Canadian company, a true pioneer in the industry (Est. 2005), and a leading brand of premium dry herb vaporizers. With award-winning products and over a decade of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on the quality & performance of our products, backed by fast and friendly after-sale support. We’re passionate about vaporizers and serious about quality. Our original &
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(Special type treatment request by respective companies. Category listings begin on page 1.) innovative product designs have continually raised the bar and set new standards in the industry. Manufactured to ISO Quality Standards plus CE, FCC, and RoHS certified. Experience Why Arizer Is Better By Design” Argus Control Systems Ltd. Eric Schmidt, Inside Sales Manager Email: sales@arguscontrols.com Phone: 604-538-3531 Fax: 604-538-4728 Website: www.arguscontrols.com 18445 53rd Avenue Surrey BC V3S 7A4 Industry: Software Arrow Systems, Inc. Shaan Patel, Business Development Email: sales@arrsys.com Phone: 716-285-2974 Website: www.arrsys.com 2440 Jerauld Ave Niagara Falls NY 14305 Industry: Packaging/Labeling ATG Pharma Inc. Chris Shar, Vice President of Sales and Business Development Email: chris@atgpharma.com Phone: 866-309-5029 Website: www.atgpharma.com 2730 Brighton Road, Unit C1 Oakville ON L6H 5T4 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Storage/Containers BIG BARK Rolling Papers Nick Sutton, President Email: nick@bigbark.ca Phone: 416-729-1791 Website: www.bigbark.ca 27-1300 King Street E. Oshawa ON L1H 8J4 Industry: Cannabis Accessories Big Ass Fans Patrick Wilson, National Sales Manager Email: patrick.wilson@bigassfans.com Phone: 416-770-0047 Website: www.bigassfans.com 2180 Winston Park Dr. Oakville ON L6H5W1 Industry: HVAC Equipment, Lighting
BlueMed BlueMed Michel Kassar, Owner Email: mkassar@bluemed.ca Phone: 514-678-0930 Fax: 514-678-0880 Website: www.bluemed.ca 6020 Henri Bourassa West St-Laurent QC H7P 4B9 Industry: Lab/Scientific Equipment, Other “BlueMed is a Canadian manufacturer of disposable shoe covers. The company manufactures professional grade products in a Health Canada approved plant. As
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an important part of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for cultivators, BlueMed SHOE COVERS provide an effective barrier against cross-contamination and increase workers safety. BlueMed’s shoe covers offer various properties including protection against fluids, slipping (Anti-Skid) and low linting. They are built with a perfect balance between performance, durability and cost. They come in different colors and sizes up to men’s 15. Keep your crop safe and your employees protected.” Boveda, Inc. Becky Thomason, Merchandising Manager Email: becky.thomason@bovedainc.com Phone: 952-679-6328 Website: www.bovedainc.com 10237 Yellow Circle Drive Minnetonka MN 55343 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Storage/ Containers, Cannabis Accessories Blade Filters Giancarlo Sessa, Co-Founder Email: gsessa@bladefilters.com Phone: 416-605-3425 Website: www.bladefilters.com 169 Enterprise Boulevard, Unit 301 Markham ON L6G 0E7 Industry: Filtration Equipment Blue Link Cannabis ERP Samantha Hornby, Marketing and Sales Manager Email: learnmore@bluelinkerp.com Phone: 905-660-0599 Website: http://www.bluelinkerp.com/seed-tosale-cannabis-software/ 331 Cityview Boulevard, Suite 200 Vaughan ON L4H 3M3 Industry: Software Canada’s Best Store Fixtures Inc. Michael Benarroch, Director Sales & Customer Service Email: mbenarroch@canadasbeststorefixtures. com Phone: 905-264-0917 x109 Fax: 905-264-7594 Website: www.canadasbeststorefixtures.com 170 Sharer Road Woodbridge ON L4L 8P4 Industry: Security/Surveillance, Merchandising/ Display, Lighting CaNavis International Company Division: Subsidiary of VRE Systems Kendyle Millar, Business Manager Email: kendyle@canavis.ca Phone: 1-833-392-2262 ext. 300 Fax: 905-945-9294 Website: www.canavis.ca 590 York Road Suites 2&3 Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0 Industry: Other
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CannTx Life Sciences Company Division: Steadystem James Afara, Chief Operating Officer Email: James.Afara@canntx.com Phone: 647-202-3202 Website: www.canntx.com 3 Kerr Crescent Puslinch ON N0B 2J0 Industry: Cannabis Accessories, Other “Steadystem Solutions is transforming how cannabis is propagated, grown, and harvested. Deeply curious and inherently persistent, we’re committed to discovering, developing, and sharing solutions with our partners. Together, we are elevating the cannabis industry. Our unique micropropagation technology and cultivation practices combine the power of biotechnology with the art of cannabis cultivation to produce premium medical and recreational products at a greater scale and consistency than ever before. Our Steadystem suite of services includes bio-security services, access to a tissue culture lab, sanitation tools, transportation services, and the best personal protective equipment and irrigation systems.” Cascade Sciences Company Division: Hillsboro Catherine Sidman, Sales Email: info@cascadesciences.com Phone: 503-847-9047 Website: cascadesciences.com 6725 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Suite106 Hillsboro OR 97124 Industry: Lab/Scientific Equipment
CORELLE BRANDS / OLFA N.A. Company Division: OLFA N.A. Don Joly, Director, National Accounts Industrial & Safety Email: doly.joly@corellebrands.com Phone: 416-557-9838 Website: www.olfa.com Street Address: 9525 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 300 Rosemont IL 60018 Industry: Hand Tools, Saftey/Workwear, Trimmers “Since 1956, OLFA has been developing professional-grade cutting tools designed to withstand tough job site conditions and provide quality precision cuts while
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(Special type treatment request by respective companies. Category listings begin on page 1.) maintaining user safety. OLFA Stainless Steel Scissors are designed for precision cutting with blades fully sharpened to tip for fine, intricate cutting. They have extra-large, symmetrical handles for user comfort and high-leverage for easy cutting. The stainless steel can easily be cleaned and sanitized as needed. OLFA also has a complete line of safety cutting options for worker safety in all areas of manufacturing and production.” Dentec Safety Specialists Inc., Bolton Division Andy Tersigni, VP Sales Western Canada Email: andy@dentecsafety.com Phone: 647-502-1756 Website: www.dentecsafety.com 99 Castelli Court Bolton ON L7E 2T8 Industry: Saftey/Workwear Design Systems Canada, Ltd. Aaron Anson, General Manager Email: aanson@dsidsc.com Phone: 519-944-8807 Fax: 519-944-8853 Website: www.dsidsc.ca 3585 Rhodes Drive Windsor ON N8W 5B3 Industry: Other Dope Automation Jessica Jaeger, VP of Sales Email: jessica@dopeautomation.com Phone: 416-709-4904 Website: www.dopeautomation.com 540 Gilchrist Street Peterborough ON K9H4N9 Industry: Packaging/Labeling
Edge Eyewear Canada Wendi Weaver, National Canada Sales Manager Email: wendi.weaver@edgeeywear.com Phone: 1-800-836-3653 ext 140 Website: www.Edgeeyewear.com 1221 Marshall Way Layton UT 84041 Industry: Safety/Workwear “Edge Eyewear redefined safety eyewear by designing comfortable, stylish glasses that exceed CSA Z94.3-15 standards. With lens technologies like polarization and our military grade anti-fog, Vapor Shield, we create products that take a beating while improving visual clarity. Innovative to our core, we are excited to launch our horticulture line! We now offer deep blue and green lenses that filter out harmful light, reduce eyestrain and even color correct certain conditions. These lenses come in a lightweight frame or fit over option for those with prescriptions. Contact our sales team to purchase these glasses and enhance your horticulture operations!”
Element Grow Company Division: Moscow Jason DuBose, CEO/Chief Engineer Email: jdubose@elementgrow.com Phone: 1-888-353-6681 Website: www.elementgrow.com 257 SW Madison Avenue, Suite 210 Corvallis OR 97333 Industry: HVAC Equipment, Extraction Equipment, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Filtration Equipment Evolved Extraction Solutions Ltd. Matthew Erickson, CMO Email: Matt@evolvedextraction.com Phone: 604-614-8555 Website: www.evolvedextraction.com 412-19055 Airport Way Pitt Meadows BC V3Y0G4 Industry: HVAC Equipment, Distillation Equipment, Extraction Equipment, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Storage/Containers, Filtration Equipment
Fabco Plastics Sean Yong, National Sales & Business Development Manager Email: syong@fabcoplastics.com Phone: 905-303-2270 Fax: 905-832-0992 Website: www.fabcoplastics.com 2175-A Teston Road Maple ON L6A 1T3 Industry: HVAC Equipment, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Storage/Containers, Filtration Equipment, Other “Fabco Plastics is a supplier of thermoplastic products designed for use in corrosion resistant fluid processing systems. Our product offering comes from some of the leading domestic and international manufacturers of industrial plastics. Our product line includes pipe, fittings, valves, pumps, tanks, sheet, tubing, fans, rod, ducting, filters, grating and other products. These products are available in PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF, PE and other specialized plastic materials. We offer new and innovative products to an ever growing list of cannabis growers, producers and analysis segments.” FloraMax Ken Tovich, Director International Sales Email: salesusa@floramax.com Phone: +61451662764 Website: www.floramax.com PO Box 173 Applecross WA 6953 Australia Industry: Nutrients
Geoponic Solutions Laura Olson, Sales Email: Laura@geoponicsolutions.com Phone: 888-860-8272 Website: www.geoponicsolutions.com 1650 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2M8 Industry: LightingGlenwood Labels Alan Heard, Sales Manager Email: alanheard@glenwoodlabelcom Phone: 604-522-6001 Fax: 604-522-8980 Website: www.glenwoodlabel.com Street Address: 117 - 15 Braid Street New Westminster BC V3L 5N7 Industry: Packaging/Labeling Greentank Technologies Inc. Derek Champoux Director, Brand Development Email: derek@greentanktech.com Phone: 905-699-4444 Website: www.greentanktech.com 135 Liberty Street, Unit 102 Toronto ON M6K 1A7 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Cannabis Accessories, Vaporizers GrowerIQ: Cannabis Cultivation Software Andrew Wilson, COO Email: andrew@groweriq.ca Phone: 416-299-2808 Website: http://groweriq.ca 40 Executive Court Toronto ON M1S 4N4 Industry: Software, Other
Higher Environments, Minneapolis Division Patti Stensrud, Director of Business Development Email: charveyschnabel@stylmark.com Phone: 877-221-7472 Website: www.higherenvironments.com 6536 Main St NE, PO Box 32008 Minneapolis MN 55432 Industry: Merchandising/Display “Higher Environments creates distinctive retail spaces for the cannabis industry, featuring a full line of security enhanced fixtures. From showcases with security to full wall merchandising systems, Higher Environments offers a range of floor plan options that allow flexibility to fit into the overall dispensary interior design. Leveraging retail fixture manufacturing capability and experience of Stylmark, Higher Environments is able to provide design and customization to optimize your cannabis retail store locations.”
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HOOGENDOORN AMERICA Luis Trujillo, Sales Manager Email: lt@hoogendoorn.ca Phone: 289-968-3133 Website: www.hoogendoorn.ca 4890 Victoria Avenue North Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0 Industry: Software, Other Huplaso Annie-Josée Roussel, Marketing Rep Email: info@huplaso.ca Phone: 506-394-8891 Website: www.huplaso.ca 19 Rue Duclose St-Isidore NB E8M 1N3 Industry: Nutrients Hydrologic Julia Berry, Sales Rep Email: info@hydrologicsystems.com Phone: 831-426-5644 Website: www.hydrologicsystems.com 370 Encinal Street, Suite 150 Santa Cruz CA 95060 Industry: Filtration Equipment I:F Lighting Co. Ltd. Stan West, Director of Business Development Email: stan@ledgrowing.com Phone: +1 (519) 591-5557 Website: www.ledgrowing.com 1-643 Colby Drive Waterloo ON N2V 1B4 Industry: Lighting IndicaOnline Company Division: Los Angeles Steve Lynn, Director of Marketing Email: l.steven@indicaonline.com Phone: 888-420-4207 Website: http://indicaonline.com/ 6464 Sunset Blvd, Suite 1100 Los Angeles CA 90028 Industry: Software, POS
Jupiter Research Gerry Tissenbaum, Account Executive Email: info@jupiterresearch.com Phone: 1-480-867-6100 Website: www.jupiterresearch.com 2801 E Camelback Road, Suite 180 Phoenix AZ 85016 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Cannabis Accessories, Vaporizers “Jupiter Research is the leading manufacturer and distributor of CCELL® vaporization hardware and technology in North America.
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Our wholesale solutions enable licensed extractors, processors, and cultivators to grow their business. Jupiter cartridges feature our revolutionary proprietary heating technology developed in partnership with CCELL®. Jupiter vaporizers are sleek, portable, easy-to-use, and contain advanced materials and electrical components. Uniform heating and continuous fluid saturation make our technology one-of-akind. Leave leaking, burning, and overheating behind with our state-of-the-art hardware. Customization, branding, and private labeling of all Jupiter products is available. Contact us today to learn more about Liquid9, Liquid6, LiquidX Disposables, and more!” Keirton inc. Company Division: Twister Trimmer Jay Evans, CEO Email: info@keirton.com Phone: 1-888-254-3204 Website: http://www.keirton.com/ 10425 173 Street #109 Surrey BC V4N 5H3 Industry: Trimmers Kit Care Corporation Gerald Yaffe, National Sales Manager Email: gyaffe@kitcarecorp.com Phone: 416-464-4565 Fax: 416-243-3082 Website: www.kitcarecorp.com 6368 Viscount Road Mississauga ON L4V 1H3 Industry: Safety/Workwear
Klever Sales, LLC John Howting, President Email: john@kleversales.com Phone: 404-992-8730 Website: Kleversales.com 1118 Sutton Drive McDonough GA 30252 Industry: Hand Tools, Saftey/Workwear, Trimmers “Klever Sales provides the safest cutting tools on the market today. Our products help companies and individuals drastically reduce costs associated with injury claims and damaged merchandise. So if you or your company wish to virtually eliminate both injuries and product damage caused by cutting tools—while still maintaining high productivity—the Klever line of cutters are for you.” Lab Society Mike Palumbo, Marketing Manager Email: mikep@labsociety.com Phone: 720-684-6857 Website: www.labsociety.com 7699 Nautilus Crt. South, Suite 503
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Boulder CO 80301 Industry: Distillation Equipment, Extraction Equipment Lanmar Inc. Martin J. Jacobs, President Email: ptfe@lanmarinc.com Phone: 847-564-5520 Fax: 847-564-4682 Website: www.lanmarinc.com 3160 Doolittle Drive Northbrook IL 60062 Industry: Packaging/Labeling
Lifetime Coatings Distributor/Supplier: Green Coat Matt Cullen, VP Sales Email: mcullen@lifetimegreencoatings.com Phone: 1-303-483-3245 Website: Lifetimegreencoatings.com 6870 N Broadway Unit H Denver CO 80221 Industry: Other “Floor Coating, highly durable, naturally based, green floor coating.” LumiGrow Inc. Jake Hubert, Technical Sales Engineer Email: jhubert@lumigrow.com Phone: (800) 514-0487 Website: www.lumigrow.com 6550 Vallejo Street, Suite 200 Emeryville CA 94608 Industry: Lighting, Software
March Networks Sandy Rimbao, Account Representative Email: srimbao@marchnetworks.com Phone: 613-591-8181 x5413 Website: www.marchnetworks.com 303 Terry Fox Drive, Suite 200 Ottawa ON K2K 3J1 Industry: Security/Surveillance, Software “March Networks® is a leader in the delivery of video surveillance and video-based business intelligence solutions for cultivation facilities, dispensaries and transport vehicles. Its proven systems deliver unparalleled reliability and search capabilities, as well as point-of-sale and RFID data integration for superior seed-tosale inventory tracking and loss prevention. The company’s portfolio includes IP cameras,
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fixed and mobile NVRs, business analytics and powerful video management software able to support a few or hundreds of locations. Multiple cannabis operators currently use March Networks’ intelligent video solutions to improve efficiency and compliance, reduce losses and risk, assess store layout and enhance customer service.”
MD Packaging Inc. Company Division: MD Cannabis Automation Derek Chandler, Sales Rep, Cannabis Email: derekc@mdpackaging.com Phone: 647-465-0193 Website: www.mdpackaging.com 141 Reach Street Unit #5A City: Uxbridge Province: ON Postal/Zip: L9P 1L3 Industry: Packaging/Labeling “Providing packaging automation and inspection solutions to the cannabis industry. Our solutions include labellers, induction sealers, scales, baggers, conveyors, liquid filling lines & product inspection tailored to the cannabis industry.” Merrco Payments Inc. Shakir Tayabali Executive Vice President Sales Email: info@merrco.ca Phone: 416-874-7000 ext. 2724 Website: merrco.com 179 John Street Toronto ON M5T 1X4 Industry: Software, POS, Other
Metl-Span Cornerstone Building Brands Lee Hawkins, Sales Rep Email: LDHawkin@metlspan.com Phone: 519-717-7208 Website: www.metlspan.com 430 Sherman Avenue North Hamilton ON L8L 8J6 Industry: Lab/Scientific Equipment, Storage/ Containers “Metl-Span delivers high-quality, durable and energy-efficient insulated metal panels designed for unparalleled performance to stand the test of time. Founded in 1968, Metl-Span provides insulated metal panels
and building materials to the commercial, industrial and cold storage industries. For more information on Metl-Span products, call 877.585.9969 or visit metlspan.com.” Milkweed Co. Emma Baron, Co-founder and Creative Director Email: em.c.baron@gmail.com Phone: 647-834-5654 Website: http://shopmilkweed.ca Toronto ON Industry: Cannabis Accessories MULTIPOND America Inc. Jessie Caldwell, Sales and Marketing Manager Email: sales@multipondamerica.com Phone: 920-490-8249 Fax: 920-490-8482 Website: www.multipond.com 2301 Hutson Road Green Bay WI 54303-4712 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Other Mystic Timber Deb & Bruce Jorgensen, Founder 95 Youmans Ave. Washington, NJ 07882 Email: deb@mystictimber.com Phone: 908-223-7878 Website: www.mystictimber.com Industry: Cannabis Accessories N2 Packaging Systems LLC Company Division: Twin Falls Greg Bloxham, Director of Sales & Marketing Email: greg@n2pack.com Phone: 208-948-0107 Website: n2pack.com 510 2nd Avenue South/Suite B Twin Falls ID 83301 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Storage/Containers Nexus Greenhouse Systems David Laverty Director, Specialty Markets Email: davidl@nexuscorp.com Phone: 720-705-3455 Website: www.nexuscann.com Street Address: 10983 Leroy Drive Northglenn CO 80233 Industry: Other Open Systems Company Division: ProcessPro Kate Orbeck, Marketing Manager Email: kate.orbeck@osas.com Phone: 320-252-0234 Website: http://www.processproerp.com/ 3290 33rd Street South St. Cloud MN 56301 Industry: Software Optima Machinery Corporation Peter Delain, Director of Sales Email: peter.delain@optima-packaging.com Phone: 920-339-2222 Website: www.optima-packaging.com 1330 Contract Drive Green Bay WI 54304 Industry: Packaging/Labeling
Oxygen Research Group LLC, O2 Grow Division Cindy Scanlon, Manager Email: cscanlon@o2grow.com Phone: 952-474-5820 Website: o2grow.com 15320 Minnetonka Industrial Road Minnetonka MN 55345 Industry: Filtration Equipment, Other On Point Exhibit Jill Sullivan, Senior Account Executive Email: jill@opelv.com Phone: 702-427-2721 Website: www.opelv.com 1201 American Pacific Drive, Suite B Henderson NV 89074 Industry: Other Pall Canada Erika Christian, Account Manager Email: Erika_Christian@pall.com Phone: 416-806-4098 Website: https://food-beverage.pall.com/ 3450 Ridgeway Drive, Unit #6 Mississauga ON L5L 0A2 Industry: Distillation Equipment, Extraction Equipment, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Filtration Equipment Post POS, Kelowna Division Wm. Gary Moffatt, National Director of Sales & Marketing Email: sales@postpos.ca Phone: 236-420-0554 218-1960 Springfield Road Kelowna BC V1Y5V7 Industry: Software, POS, Other Pope Scientific, Inc. Dean Segal, VP Sales & Marketing Email: dsegal@popeinc.com Phone: 262-268-9300 ext. 120 Website: www.popecannabisdistillation.com PO Box 80018 Saukville WI 53080 Industry: Distillation Equipment, Extraction Equipment, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Filtration Equipment, Other PrestiVac Inc. Sam Colalillo, Vice President Email: sam@prestivac.com Phone: 514-991-7527 Website: http://prestivac.com/ 4499 Boul. Des Grandes Prairies St. Leonard QC H1R 1A5 Industry: Extraction Equipment, Filtration Equipment, Safety/Workwear Pro Refrigeration Inc. Pro Chiller Systems James VanderGiessen, CEO Email: Jim@prorefrigeration.comm Phone: 253-735-9466 Fax: 253-735-2631 Website: www.ProChiller.com 326 8th Street Auburn WA 98001
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Industry: HVAC Equipment, Extraction Equipment, Other Rad Source Technologies, Inc. Company Division: Rad Source Technologies, Inc. Distributor/Supplier: Direct Dustin Hughes, Account Executive Email: dphughes@radsource.com Phone: +1 (970) 310-6390 Website: radsource.com 4907 Golden Parkway, Suite 400 Buford GA 30518 Industry: Other Raylux Lighting Co., Ltd Lucas Lin, Sales Representative Email: lucas@raylux.cn Phone: 647-539-8888 Website: www.raylux.cn/ 1111 Davis Drive Unit #23, Suite 445 Newmarket ON L3Y 9E5 Industry: Hand Tools, Filtration Equipment, Cannabis Accessories, Lighting, Trimmers Roboroots Steven Watts, CEO Email: Steven.watts@roboroots.com Phone: +1 (613) 447-5017 Website: www.roboroots.com 3205 Uplands Drive Ottawa ON K1V 9T3 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Cannabis Accessories SAFETY VISION Clint Bryer, Sales Manager Email: cbryer@safetyvision.com Phone: 713-929-1154 Website: http://www.safetyvision.com/cannabis 6100 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N Houston TX 77041 Industry: Security/Surveillance
Schaefer Technologies, Inc. Kevin Schaefer, President Email: kschaefer@schaefertech.us Phone: 800--435-7174 Fax: 317-240-1273 Website: www.medical-marijuana.equipment 4901 W. Raymond Street Indianapolis IN 46241 Industry: Packaging/Labeling, Lab/Scientific Equipment, Cannabis Accessories, Other “Located in our 60,000 Sq. Ft. headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, Schaefer Technologies provides equipment for the filling, banding, and packaging of medical marijuana and cannabis. We stand on our promises and deliver by doing our jobs right the first time. Our experts have been serving satisfied customers for over
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six decades. We provide sales and technical support for all of our machinery along with our European distributors.”
SEVENPOINT Interiors Company Division: Woodbridge Neal Claassen, Business Strategy Email: neal.claassen@sevenpointinteriors.com Phone: 416-720-8067 Website: https://sevenpointinteriors.com/ 21 Regina Road Woodbridge ON L4L 8L9 Industry: Merchandising/Display “Sevenpoint interiors helps cannabis retailers design and build retail environments and experiences. Services include: CONCEPT & INTERIOR DESIGN - BRAND DEVELOPMENT & GRAPHIC DESIGN - ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING - CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - INTERIOR PRODUCT DISPLAYS, CASEWORK & FINISHING - VISUAL MERCHANDISING PREFAB SOLUTIONS. Sevenpoint interiors is best known for their work on The Hunny Pot, Canna Cabana and Spiritleaf. In the USA we are best known for our work on Cresco, Curaleaf, Grow Healthy and CBD+. A division of Visual Elements, builders of COACH, Nordstrom and Louis Vuitton.” SkyFoundry, LLC John Petze, COO Email: John@Skyfoundry.com Phone: 804-545-3116 Website: http://skyfoundry.com/ PO Box 1749 Glen Allen VA 23060 Industry: Software STASHLOGIX Company Division: Ancillary Isaac T. Kerns, Chief Marketing Officer Email: isaac@stashlogix.com Phone: 770-910-3122 Website: www.stashlogix.com 2744 47th Street Boulder CO 80301 Industry: Storage/Containers StepWell Soil Quoc Tran, CEO Email: qtran@stepwellsoil.com Phone: 416-661-4621 Website: www.stepwellsoil.com 3-98 Norfinch Drive North York ON M3N 1X1 Industry: Nutrients
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Sterling Marking Products Shawnna Turner, Industrial Marking Specialist Email: sturner@sterling.ca Phone: 519-434-5788 ext. 671 Website: www.sterling.ca 1147 Gainsborough Road London ON N6H 5L5 Industry: Packaging/Labeling “Need to mark products with lot codes or date codes? We are here to help! With years of marking expertise in many industries we bring our wealth of knowledge to the Cannabis Industry. Offering high quality, high resolution Thermal Inkjet and CIJ printers at unbeatable costs, as well as Thermal Transfer Printers and Ribbons. For everything else, we offer a suite of custom products to improve workflows and traceability throughout your facility including custom whiteboards, price markers and signage. For a quote, contact us at 1-800-2655957 x225 or email us at sales@sterling.ca. Your perfect marking solution awaits.” Structural Panels Inc. Lee Rogers, Business Development Manager Email: lrogers@structuralpanels.ca Phone: 905-372-0195 Fax: 905-372-0198 Website: www.structuralpanels.ca 4741 County Road 45 North, PO Box 129 Baltimore ON K0K 1C0 Industry: Insulated Paneling, Storage/Containers, Other Thermo Design Insulation Rob Hardy, Marketing Manager Email: robh@thermo-design.com Phone: 780-468-2077 ext. 237 Fax: 780-465-2683 Website: www.thermo-design.com 3520 56 Avenue Edmonton AB T6B 3S7 Industry: Insulated Panels Tiger-Vac International Inc. Sean Procunier, Ontario - District Sales Representative Email: sprocunier@tiger-vac.com Phone: 905-302-0230 Fax: 1-800-668-4439 Website: www.tiger-vac.com 2020 Dagenais Boulevard West Laval QC H7L 5W2 Industry: Lab/Scientific Equipment, Other TruTrace Technologies Robert Galarza, Chief Executive Officer and Director Email: robert@trutrace.co Phone: 778-683-1150
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Website: www.trutrace.co 2303 4 Street SW Calgary AB T2S 2S7 Industry: Software/Tech
Ushio America, Inc. Darek Gilczynski, General Manager, Horticulture Business Unit Email: dgilczynski@ushio.com Phone: 714-229-3142 Website: http://www.ushio.com/horticulture 5440 Cerritos Avenue Cypress CA 90630-4567 Industry: Lighting “Ushio America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Specialty and Horticultural lighting solutions based in Cypress, California. Established in 1967 as a subsidiary of Ushio Inc. in Tokyo, Japan, Ushio carries over 2,500 lighting products, including a full line of professionalgrade lamps to promote enhanced vegetative growth and flowering as well as an electrolyzed water system that allows growers and farmers to produce a highly-effective spray solution to treat and prevent plant diseases on-site. Visit www.ushio.com/horticulture/ for more information.”
VD MS VDMS Canada Inc., Equipment Supplier Markus Merrill, General Manager Email: m.merrill@vdmscanada.ca Phone: 1-888-611-8367 ext. 810 Website: www.venddatams.com 2460 Tedlo Street Unit C Mississauga ON L5A 3V3 Industry: Security/Surveillance, Merchandising/ Display, Software, POS “VDMS provides a variety of solutions for the Cannabis retail environment to help with the control and sale of cannabis products. Our systems provide maximum security for cannabis products, helping to eliminate shrinkage. By automating the product delivery process, you increase the speed of service within your store, reallocating labour to other important areas of your operation. Access to real-time, in-stock on the shelf data provides valuable insight to your inventory supply, which can be integrated into other API’s and required reporting platforms. Secured Automated Retail Solutions/ Intelligent Connected Devices/Real-Time Data Reporting / Powerful Digital Media Platform.”
Vimperial Zoe H., General Manager Email: info@vimperial.com Phone: 1-855-339-9888 Website: www.vimperial.com 127 Laurel Ave Toronto ON M1K 3J8 Industry: Packaging/Labeling
Vividata Tosha Kirk, VP, Client Service Email: tosha@vividata.ca Phone: 416-961-3205 Website: http://vividata.com 77 Bloor Street West, Suite 1101 Toronto ON M5S 1M2 Industry: Data Reports “Vividata is Canada’s authoritative source for consumer insights and behaviours, covering media, behaviors, brands and more within its Survey of the Canadian Consumer studies. A trusted, not-for-profit research organization, Vividata and its custom research arm, Vivintel, produce numerous custom and syndicated studies on cannabis from the consumer perspective.”
and knowledgeable Sales and Customer Service teams are happy to assist!” Weber Supply Company Inc Paula Cabral, Corporate Business Development & Execution Manager Safety Products Email: pcabral@webersupply.com Phone: 519-888-4253 Website: www.webersupply.com 1830 Strasburg Road Kitchener ON N2R 1E9 Industry: Hand Tools, Saftey/Workwear, Trimmers ZefSci Distributor/Supplier: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Kevork Kalaydjian, Director Of Sales Email: kevork@Zefsci.com Phone: 514-685-1544 Website: www.zefsci.com 1975 Hymus Boulevard, Suite 230 Dorval QC H9P 1J8 Industry: Lab/Scientific Equipment
Weber Marking Systems of Canada Natalie Vieira, Marketing Manager Email: nvieira@webermarking.ca Phone: 905-564-6881 x5847 Fax: 905-564-6886 Website: www.webermarking.ca 6180 Danville Road Mississauga ON L5T 2H7 Industry: Packaging/Labeling “With headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, and direct sales offices across Canada, Weber Marking Systems of Canada is an industry leader who provides high-quality labels and labeling and coding products to the Canadian marketplace. Our 24,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art, high-efficiency manufacturing and administration facility can support all your company’s labeling and coding requirements. Our high-speed label presses and extensive library of die shapes give us the capacity and flexibility to meet simple-to-complex labeling applications. With Weber Marking Systems of Canada, labeling and coding assistance is merely a phone call away. Our experienced
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back:
A Plea to Health Canada to Improve the Regulatory Regime for CBD Products By Farrell Miller, JD, BA
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n May 8th 2019, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) and the Canadian Hemp Trade Association (CHTA) released a white paper on the “Smart Regulation of CBD” calling for the federal government to remove CBD from the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Many other industry stakeholders agree with the sentiment of the white paper, that Canada’s restrictive approach to CBD is out of step with approaches in other jurisdictions. The restrictive regulation of CBD is not reflective of its extremely lowrisk profile. Typically, substances on the Prescription Drug List carry a certain risk that requires physician oversight. Therefore, CBD health products that make health claims are currently accessible with a prescription only. On the other hand, cannabis products with CBD are available through recreational retail channels, but cannot make any health claims. Under the Cannabis Act, it is prohibited to make any health claims on cannabis products that are available without prescriptions. CBD products that are available at recreational retail stores are not allowed to be labeled or marketed for their therapeutic value.
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Canada has established itself as a world leader in the emerging cannabis industry, but the restrictive approach to CBD is holding Canada back from competing in overseas markets. CBD products are available on store shelves across Europe and the United States. As of December 2018, CBD derived from hemp (cannabis plants with less than 0.3% THC) became federally legal in the U.S. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, otherwise known as the “Farm Bill”, created great opportunities for hemp farmers across the US. The bill changed the definition of cannabis in the Controlled Substances Act to specifically exclude hemp and hemp derivatives. This means that hemp derivatives extracted from the flowering buds of hemp plants could now be extracted and used to create CBD oil for use in a variety of products. At this time, Canada still does not
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differentiate between cannabis and hemp derivatives. The definition of hemp in Canada restricts the use of the plant parts to seed, grain and stalk. These parts of the plant contain no cannabinoids. As a result, only hemp seed oil is permitted to be manufactured by industrial hemp farmers and is available for sale on grocery store shelves. CBD, unlike its psychotropic cousin THC, is non-intoxicating and non-addictive. It is important to distinguish these cannabinoids in the regulations, and allow for a relaxed framework around CBD that would position Canada as a world leader in the rapidly growing selfcare and wellness market. If CBD was regulated in accordance with its lowrisk profile, it would create immense opportunities for hemp farmers and herbal health product manufacturers. Industrial hemp farmers can grow hemp that is rich in CBD but cannot process the flowers onsite. The flowering
buds must be packaged for bulk sale and sold as biomass to licensed cannabis processors, authorized under the federal Cannabis Act to manufacture cannabis products. Furthermore, products that contain CBD, even if extracted from hemp, are considered cannabis products that can only be sold through licensed retail establishments. The over-regulation of CBD products is preventing the public from accessing products that are vetted and reliable. Currently, they are easily available for purchase on the black market with no regulatory oversight. As a result, Canadians are left with great uncertainty as to the potency, purity and cleanliness of CBD wellness products purchased through unlicensed channels. Many potential CBD consumers don’t want to enter a recreational cannabis store to obtain these products. One small step was made on June 19th 2019, when Health Canada launched a public consultation for Cannabis Health Products (CHP). This is a proposal for a new framework that would allow for licensed cannabis products to make health claims. The idea
behind this proposal is to loosen the regulations around accessing cannabis health products, so that they would no longer require a prescription and physician oversight. This is a small step in the right direction but does not go far enough. For example, the proposal suggests restricting the sale of these CHPs to licensed recreational cannabis retail stores as the only acceptable point of sale. This does not align with consumers’ desire to purchase CBD-derived health and wellness products as overthe-counter items. If Canadians cannot access CBD products on store shelves next to other products with health benefits such as cod liver oil, they will find alternative ways to purchase unlicensed products. Health Canada welcomed feedback from the public which was open until September 3, 2019. The industry eagerly awaits the outcome of the public consultation and how it will impact regulations moving forwards.
“Canada has established itself as a world leader in the emerging cannabis industry, but the restrictive approach to CBD is holding Canada back from competing in overseas markets. CBD products are available on store shelves across Europe and the United States.”
Farrell Miller is the Director of Legal Affairs, dicentra Cannabis Consulting
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Budding Careers True Leaf Brands Inc., a leading global cannabis and hemp wellness brand for pets, announced the appointment of Allen Fujimoto as Senior Vice-President, Operations of True Leaf Pet. Allen brings over 25 years of extensive experience building and optimizing world-class supply chain networks in the consumer goods industry. Most recently he served as Vice President, Transformation for Petco, where he is credited with improving profitability through assortment and supplier optimization.
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. has appointed of Michael Cammarata, a successful entrepreneur and innovator in the wellness industry, as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cammarata is the co-founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, now a business unit of Unilever, which has quickly established itself as one of the fastest growing wellness brands. He is also a serial entrepreneur through his own venture capital and private equity firm, Random Occurrence.
Pasha Brands Ltd. has appointed Dr. Brigitte Simons as its new Chief Scientific Officer. For over 16 years, she operated mass spectrometers for the National Institutes of Health (USA), and contracted partners of Canadian federal and provincial government agencies. Most recently, Dr. Simons was Vice President of Laboratories and Operations at Molecular Science Corp., a Health Canadalicensed laboratory services company specializing in analytical testing with a mobile lab to service the cannabis industry.
Pasha Brands Ltd. has appointed Jamie Shaw as its new Chief Communications and Culture Officer. Shaw is a founding partner of Groundwork Consulting, a co-author of the first Lift & Co. Retail Cannabis Training Course, a cannabis career training instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and sits on various boards and advisory committees, including the BC Independent Cannabis Association.
Sonny Newman has succeeded Robert Cheney as President and Chief Executive Officer of C21 Investments effective immediately. Sonny Newman is the Founder of Silver State Relief and Silver State Cultivation in Nevada, and has several other companies in electronics, manufacturing, electronics distribution, real estate development and an investment company. Mr. Newman was the sole owner of the Silver State companies when they were purchased by C21 Investments earlier this year.
Mark Zekulin has agreed to become the sole CEO of the company and will work with the Board to begin a search to identify a new leader to guide the company in its next phase of growth, which will include both internal and external candidates. Rade Kovacevic, a long-serving member of the team currently leading all Canadian operations and recreational strategy will assume the role of President.
James Smith, Partner, Executive Search – Toronto. James’ extensive business experience spans over 20 years in senior leadership roles for a number of consumerfocused businesses, ranging from owner operated companies to publicly held corporations, across Canada and the US. His approach is to fully engage in a client’s business and is passionate about matching the right fit, culture and personality for both client and candidate. Based in Toronto, James will focus on CPG, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and cannabis.
InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing a proprietary biosynthesis platform technology for the manufacturing of pharmaceuticalgrade cannabinoids, has appointed Bruce S. Colwill, CPA, CA as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Colwill joins InMed with over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles. Prior to InMed, Mr. Colwill served as Chief Financial Officer of General Fusion Inc., a private clean energy company, since October 2016.
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The Canadian Shifting Sentiment Cannabis Study: Canadian Cannabis Study |
Post-legalization in B.C. at 64%. Since legalisation, support among B.C. residents has Usage and Opinions dropped to 56%. Although less
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pronounced, the same trend has occurred in the Prairies. The drop in support in Western Canada can likely be attributed to the supply shortages and slow retail roll-outs that plagued parts of Canada. This in turn has also kept the black market prevalent (as we’ll see later in this report). Support is now at its highest (64%) in Atlantic Canada. Residents of
Quebec have also shifted in their sentiment toward legalization. Prelegaliszation, Quebecors were in majority opposition, citing concerns with under age abuse of the drug, safety, and it being a gateway drug to other more harmful drugs. Public education and a relatively tame post-legalization landscape have shown a now majority of Quebec residents that there is not a lot to be concerned about. Legalization hasn’t equated to Canadians running wild in the streets with bongs in hand.
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Lessons from the Ontario Cannabis Lottery By Neal Claassen
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ith the results of the second Ontario cannabis lottery just announced, many Canadians wanting to get into cannabis retail in Ontario will ask themselves, “How can I predict what the AGCO is going to do next?” To get an understanding of how the industry is developing it is important to look back at what has happened so far. The federal Cannabis Act came into effect on October 17, 2018. Early players in the retail side of the industry started planning their retail designs and strategies as early as December 2017. The Liberals were in power and announced that all cannabis retail would be conducted by the province in an LCBO-style model that was to be called The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). Nobody in the cannabis industry was terribly excited about this proposal, and Doug Ford’s Conservatives seized on the opportunity. They announced that they would allow individual Ontarians to be able to participate in cannabis retail. The buzz around this announcement was palpable at the Lift & Co. Conference in Toronto in 2017, and the result was Doug Ford received countless votes from a community that would not likely ever vote conservative, but did so in that election on a single-platform promise. When the Conservatives won the provincial election, they announced they would not grant any licenses until January of 2019, and published some details on what would be required to apply for a retail license. The OCS stores were put on hold, stores that were already designed, had real estate, and even store fixtures ready and warehoused. Today, OCS continues to provide all online sales of cannabis in Ontario, but not without a lot of criticism from consumers. In the summer of 2018 it was clear to everyone that Ontario would be one of the most desirable provinces to sell cannabis. Thousands of individuals and companies started preparing for what felt like a gold rush. As a store builder with a growing reputation in the industry, I was right in the middle of the madness. We received requests from all kinds of people to help with their license application. These requests ranged from simple space-plans that were required to complete the application process, to
complete and well thought out retail designs and strategies. One of the requirements in the application was for the applicant to secure real estate. This led to what can only be described as an insane cannabis retail bubble. Ontario landlords saw an opportunity and real estate deals were being made at a staggering three times market value or higher. Some applicants are stuck with messy leases of empty spaces to this day. Now this is important: it was already apparent that there were going to be thousands of applications for licenses that would have little substance and would flood the system, but there was also an opportunity missed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). There were plenty of companies that had done their due diligence with completed designs ready to execute. The AGCO could have increased the requirements on license applications back in the fall of 2018 to weed out the casual applicants and canna-curious. Some of the companies that would have given Ontario the best cannabis retail experiences were to be the biggest casualties of the announcement that was to come. One of these was OUI’d (pronounced weed) and had one of my personal favorite designs ready to execute. On December 13, 2018, the AGCO announced there was to be a fair lottery that would give everyone equal access to cannabis retail. The application fee was to be $75.00, and this lottery became more exciting than any 6/49 or LottoMax the government could conceive. Thousands of people got a ticket and started hoping. The process was cleverly referred to in our industry as Pottario. The AGCO had cited severe supply issues as the reason to limit the number of stores to 25, but deeper digging would shed light on another reason. The AGCO had hired 50 people to review cannabis retail applications, a process that would start in January of 2019. If you consider that any one of these employees could process two applications per day, then that would be a total of 100 reviews per day. If the AGCO were to receive 10,000 appli-
cations, and this number was not unrealistic at the time, it would’ve taken the team six months to review and process all the applications, which would have led to another barrage of bad publicity that no one in the government wanted to deal with. The lottery had one noted positive outcome, and that was it put an immediate halt to the real estate frenzy. On the day of the lottery announcement, we at Sevenpoint Interiors put an immediate hold on the production of close to 40 stores. Christmas was quiet in the Ontario cannabis world. In January I went to the Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference (LCBC) in Vancouver. The show set up was busy and I was helping Spiritleaf to set up their booth. Lift was happy to announce a sold out conference with 14,000 in attendance and vibrant sessions on opening day Friday. On that same day the AGCO announced the Ontario lottery winners and there was an immediate stampede towards the airport. Executives from around the country rushed to Ontario in the hopes of securing partnership agreements with the lucky 25 winners, and the show immediately felt deserted, like a ghost town. A bidding war for partnership agreements followed and rumored offers as high as $17 million were not uncommon and probably true. The larger players were not to be denied in Ontario. Many lottery winners had to make these kind of partnership arrangements simply because of the crazy rules around the lottery. The AGCO had set a date of April 1st for stores to be open, or face a penalty of $50,000. Now, I have been in the retail build industry for a very long time. A reasonable timeframe to plan, design, secure real estate and open a store is six to seven months. This process was now mandated to be completed in eight weeks! Hunny Gawri was one of the winners, an already successful real estate professional who chose to proceed without any partnership agreement. He came to us with the instruction that he wanted to be the first store open in Toronto and it would have to be fabulous. With only eight weeks available we needed a location that we could use without moving any walls (i.e. no building permit required). A building permit in
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“Opening day was a media frenzy. People lined up overnight to get into the store and be a part of this historic moment. Huge line-ups persisted for many weeks, mainly because there weren’t enough stores in Toronto for people to buy cannabis legally, something Canadians clearly desired.”
Opening Day at the Hunny Pot Toronto often takes more than eight weeks to secure. We didn’t even have a brand. With a name like Hunny we couldn’t resist “The Hunny Pot.” Hunny himself was not exceptionally excited about the idea, but his team got behind it and the rest is history. The store opened on April 1st and the amount of national media exposure can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime event marking the symbolic end of prohibition in Canada. Today, “The Hunny Pot” is arguably the most recognized cannabis brand in the nation, and it seemingly happened overnight. Opening day was a media frenzy. People lined up overnight to get into the store and be a part of this historic moment. Huge line-ups persisted for many weeks, mainly because there weren’t enough stores in Toronto for people to buy cannabis legally, something Canadians clearly desired. Other stores opened across the province and most reluctantly had to pay their $50,000 penalty for opening late. I truly believe that whoever set the eight-week deadline has never opened a retail store and has no idea what the process requires. There was one cannabis company that was extremely well positioned to strike a partnership agreement with lottery winner Daniel Telio. Spiritleaf is the first company in Canada to set up business as a cannabis franchise model and a member of the Canadian Franchise Association. A franchise agreement automatically satisfied the AGCO association requirement for “arm’s length.” To deal with the unpredictability of how licenses would be awarded across the country, President and CEO Darren Bondar had already built store fixtures for 20 stores and held them ready in a warehouse. To open Spiritleaf in Kingston, Ontario he had made sure that 75% of store planning was already done. I am still amazed at Darren’s level of foresight. Only one of the original lottery winners were disqualified by having a service agreement that was clearly not arm’s length. What we learn from this is that the AGCO leans towards approving the applications of lottery winners. After the first lottery many industry in-
Mock-up design for OUI’d Cannabis Store (pronounced weed)
siders were hoping that the second round of license applications would not be determined by a lottery, but on July 3, 2019, the Government of Ontario announced its plans for a second allocation of cannabis retail store authorizations. As a result, the AGCO held an Allocation Lottery to allow pre-qualified prospective cannabis operators to apply for a Retail Operator License for one of 42 retail store authorizations in Ontario. The Regulation was also amended to allow the AGCO to authorize eight additional retail stores on First Nations reserves. One can only imagine that this is in the hopes of curbing a robust illegal cannabis industry on reserves, an endeavor that most believe will never be entirely successful. Gaming the System “Pre-qualified prospective cannabis operators” meant a bank letter would need to confirm access to $250,000 cash with another confirming the ability to get a $50,000 standby letter of credit. Applicants also needed to list a proposed location in a specific region. Hopeful would-be cannabis retailers again tried their luck at the application process. This time around there were 4,864 eligible expressions of interest included in the lottery draw, which was overseen by a third-party fairness monitor. To keen observers some interesting anomalies appeared. It is clear that some organizations were using employees, friends
and family to “stuff” the ballot box. Proposed retail locations were duplicated at an alarming rate, and sometimes the sites didn’t even include a building. Names and locations also indicated clear ties with illegal cannabis enterprises. Even today, there’s still a rush by veterans of the cannabis industry to partner up with some of the largely unknown lottery winners. As this article is about to go to print, the AGCO has yet to give final approval to the announced lottery winners. It may turn out that the successful applicants in the second lottery did not violate the letter of the law at all, and simply found clever ways and loopholes to increase their chances of getting a license. What the experience of the second lottery does indicate is that the lottery system is suspect at best, susceptible to abuse and does not accomplish what it was meant to do, namely, giving fair and equal opportunity to small entrepreneurs. If we learned anything from the first lottery it’s that the AGCO will try very hard to ratify the winners of the second lottery. A large number of rejections would suggest to Ontarians that the AGCO’s plan was not a good one, and I doubt that’s a desired outcome for the government. If I were betting on how the AGCO will handle the next round of applications I would not rule out a lottery. The public service is primarily risk averse, and likes to continue on a predictable path. I would also predict some minor tweaks that
address some of the criticisms resulting from this lottery. My Wish for the Future I am only a simple store builder, but throughout the birth of this industry I have seen some incredibly creative retail ideas that may not ever see the light of day. I wish the AGCO would scrap the idea of a lottery entirely. So far it has created considerable chaos. Open up the process but set the bar high. Demand that an application includes unique branding with a completely developed retail plan, complete with renderings. A merit-based application process would eliminate the duplication of applications that clog up the system and could potentially lead to a fair planning process. Ontario needs enough stores in a large range of municipalities across the province to address demand, and eventually this demand will be realized no matter the process. The large players will get their slice of the pie regardless of what the process may be, but a merit-based application process will give the AGCO much needed visibility of who the applicants are, and give the smaller players a chance to participate in an industry that is hungry for fresh ideas. Neal Claassen is the head of business strategy at Sevenpoint Interiors
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New Cannabis Products to Be Legalized and Regulated in 2019
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n June 14, 2019, Health Canada released the final regulations (the “Regulations”) that will govern the production and sale of additional classes of cannabis products including edibles, beverages, concentrates and cannabis- infused topical creams and lotions. Deloitte published a report earlier this month which valued the market for these new forms of cannabis products at $2.7 billion annually. Consequently, industry actors now have clear guidelines for how to develop new lines of products that will comply with Health Canada’s strict regulatory regime. Content of the Regulations Products The Regulations will amend the Cannabis Regulations to implement specific restrictions for the new classes of cannabis products. With respect to edible cannabis edibles and cannabis beverages, which are expected to make up more than half of the recreational cannabis market, the Regulations include restrictions on: »» The use of ingredients that could increase the appeal of cannabis (e.g., nicotine, alcohol, non-naturally occurring caffeine, added vitamins and minerals); »» The development of products which require refrigeration (i.e., no perishable goods, like ice cream); »» Any products that have an appearance, shape or other attribute or function that could be appealing to young persons (which some commentators expect will limit the possibility of gummy bears or other candy
products generally marketed towards young persons). Additionally, the Regulations include restrictions on the use of sugars, sweeteners or colours in cannabis extracts, such as oil for vaping. Production Facilities The Regulations substantially mirror the draft regulations published by Health Canada for consultation in December 2018, despite numerous concerns raised by industry surrounding the rules on production facilities. The Regulations provide that a holder of a processing license cannot produce, package or store cannabis in the same building as non-cannabis food destined for public consumption. This requirement creates high barriers to entry for existing food processors who may wish to integrate the production of edible cannabis products into their existing food processing infrastructure. Coupled with the requirement announced on May 8, 2019 that new license applicants must complete construction of an operational processing facility before applying for a processing license (see our article “Health Canada Announces Changes to the Cannabis Licensing Process”), existing licensed processors may have a significant first movers advantage in bringing these new cannabis products to market faster. Packaging The Regulations include specific packaging restrictions for the new classes of products. Edible products and beverages cannot contain any more than 10 mg of
THC per individual child-resistant package. Cannabis extracts, such as oil cartridges for vape pens, and topicals for use on skin, hair and nails will be limited to 1000 mg of THC per package. Similar to the existing packaging obligations for dried flowers and other existing cannabis products currently on the market, the new classes of cannabis products can only be sold in plain packaging which conforms to specific rules, such as limitations on colour, use of logo, and the inclusion of mandatory health warnings. Conclusion Companies wishing to produce and sell these new classes of cannabis products will have access to new markets but will also face new challenges on regulatory compliance for production, packaging and marketing. The Regulations will come into effect on October 17, 2019, however licensed processors will have to provide Health Canada with a written notice at least 60 days before making a new cannabis product available for sale. Delays in the roll-out of products are to be expected. We note that Health Canada will not provide pre-approval of new products and processors will be responsible for ensuring that any new products are compliant with the Cannabis Regulations, as amended by the Regulations. If you are planning on developing new product lines in this space, will you be ready for 2019? Mylany David (partner), Julie Belley Perron (partner) and Roger Bill are lawyers at Langlois Lawyers.
CYBER ATTACKS & THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY: ARE YOU PREPARED? By Ruth Promislow
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ybersecurity represents one of the biggest business risks to cannabis organizations. Many of these organizations are a particular target for cyber attacks because of the highly sensitive personal information they collect. Furthermore, given the highly competitive and volatile cannabis market, proprietary and confidential commercial information may be subject to attack as well. Exposure from Cyber Incidents When it comes to the obligation to safeguard personal information, cannabis organizations face significant potential exposure. In the face of an attack, an organization may need to do the following (all of which can give rise to substantial costs): »» »» »» »» »»
Remove the threat actor from its system; Investigate the incident to determine the scope of any breach and obligations to report; Report to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, other relevant regulators and notify impacted individuals; Respond to any regulatory investigations; and Implement measures to address the gaps that gave rise to the incident.
With attacks involving proprietary/confidential commercial information, there may be similar costs of containment, investigation and notification of impacted third parties. Litigation Risk After the initial containment of the incident, the potential costs do not end there. Class action litigation and other claims may arise. Class action litigants do not need to prove economic harm (such as identity theft) to collect damages from a breach of their personal information. The invasion of their privacy and/or the inconvenience and frustration of dealing with a breach of their personal information may be enough to obtain a judgment. With a breach of proprietary/confidential commercial information, there may also be exposure to costly litigation from additional stakeholders (for example,e.g. from shareholders or commercial partners who are impacted by the incident). Similarly, exposure to litigation risk (either involving personal information or proprietary/confidential commercial information) does not only arise from a breach itself. It can also arise from a mismanagement of a breach that leads to delays in containment and notification. Being able to act quickly and effectively
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“It is impossible to resist all cyber-attacks; but it is possible to minimize one’s exposure. Cannabis organizations must take a proactive approach to cyber risks in order to minimize the vulnerability to attack, as well as the financial exposure arising from an attack.”
upon notice of an incident is critical to minimizing exposure. Having a well thought out and rehearsed incident response plan is analogous to having a fire escape plan; in the event of a fire, there is no time to map out your fire route. Third-Party Risk An organization’s risk is not limited to the operations within its four walls. A cannabis organization may be responsible for a breach against a third- party vendor contracted to process or store personal information on its behalf. Oftentimes, organizations do not have sufficient (or any) information from the third- party vendor regarding measures implemented to safeguard the personal information; they operate on blind trust. That kind of blind trust can land one in hot water if the third- party vendor was not taking reasonable steps and a breach ensues as a result. This is particularly problematic if there is a claim against the cannabis organization (for the third party’s failure), and the thirdparty vendor/supplier cannot contribute to damages (either because it lacks sufficient capital or does not have appropriate insurance coverage for this risk). A Proactive Approach It is impossible to resist all cyber attacks; but it is possible to minimize one’s exposure. Cannabis organizations must take a proactive approach to cyber risks in order to minimize the vulnerability to attack, as well as the financial exposure arising from an attack. A proactive approach means identifying the organization’s risks and vulnerabil-
ities and identifying reasonable steps to close those gaps. A risk and vulnerability assessment starts by asking the right questions to identify all the possible avenues of attack (by whom, what could they take, how could it happen, etc.), which then leads to the design of policies, protocols and procedures to minimize the potential range of attacks, and equips the organization to respond quickly and effectively to an attack. Many organizations are hesitant to incur the costs of a risk and vulnerability assessment upfront, instead opting for a ‘waitand- see’ approach’. Several studies (such as the Ponemon Institute Cost of a Data Breach Study) have shown that this bet never wins; the costs of addressing an incident without preparation leads to higher costs. A failure to address cybersecurity issues today not only exposes an organization to an increased range of possible incidents and leads to increased costs, the failure to manage this risk can impair a litigation defence. Evidence that an organization has failed to assess its risks and vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate security measures cancould be persuasive evidence against its in litigation. Furthermore, the ‘wait-and-see’ approach presumes one will know precisely when it has been attacked. Frequently, an organization is under attack without knowing it, and its information is being siphoned right out under its nose, or an intruder is parked in its system waiting to install ransomware that will lock users out of its system. The ‘wait- and- see’ approach also presumes that all costs and damages can be
undone. A ransomware attack that ends in the deletion of all data could be devastating. Damage to a party’s reputation from a breach or mismanagement of a breach can be permanent. And loss of business momentum (which will most likely occur in the face of a serious attack) cannot necessarily be recouped. Continuing Risk Cyberattacks are not going away and; the level and sophistication of the attacks continues to increase. As the landscape of cyber risk evolves, so must the defence to these risks. The only way to defend against these persistent attacks, and to survive with as little impact as possible, is to be proactive. Investing in this strategy today will save you in the long run tomorrow. Ruth Promislow is a Partner, Data Protection and Privacy at Bennett Jones LLP
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tarting a new business is an exciting and busy time. As part of the process, your plans will include staffing your business and taking on the role of an employer. Here are five tips to consider when hiring your first employee(s):
1. Prepare employment documents. Draft contracts for employees that set out the terms of engagement as well as entitlements upon termination. Prepare any supplementary documents dealing with compensation or other benefits. These documents must be reviewed and signed by employees prior to their first day of work. 2. Know your statutory obligations. Determine which statutes apply to your workplace.
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There may be minimum standards, pay equity, human rights, accessibility, smoke-free, and/or occupational health and safety legislation that regulate your workplace and the employer-employee relationship. Determine your obligations and then ensure you meet any minimum standards, including posting and training obligations. 3. Ensure you have all required policies and procedures. Certain policies may be required by law (for example, violence and harassment or accessibility policies). Ensure you understand which policies and procedures are mandatory, and implement them. It is important that employees review and sign off on these policies and, in some cases, that they are
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provided with training to ensure their understanding and their obligation to comply. 4. Consider implementing other policies and procedures. While not required by law, there may be additional policies and procedures that you, as the employer, elect to outline which will benefit the operation of your workplace. You may choose to develop and implement policies addressing, for example, attendance management, acceptable use of technology, fit for duty, conflict of interest, expenses, vacation, public holidays, leaves of absence, confidentiality, privacy, social media, telecommuting/ working from home, overtime, accommodation, human rights or others.
5. Provide mandatory training. Certain training may be required by law. Determine what forms of training are required for your workplace, facilitate this training and ensure that each employee completes it, and keep records of who completed the training and when. Taking these tips into consideration will help to ensure that your workplace – and business – get off to a successful start. Of course this is just the beginning, so if you have any questions please contact Maureen M. Quinlan (maureenquinlan@hicksmorley. com) or Jacqueline J. Luksha (jacqueline-luksha@ hicksmorley.com) of Hicks Morley.
Retail Directory Alberta 420 Premium Market D290-9737 MacLeod Trail South Calgary, AB, T2J 0P6 420 Premium Market 46 Sage Hill Passage NW Calgary, AB, T3R 0S4 420 Premium Market 112-5334 72nd Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2C 4X5 420 Premium Market 205-2515 90t Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2V 0L8 Alternative Greens 12451 97 Street NW Edmonton, AB, T5G 1Z6 Beltline Cannabis Calgary 806 12 Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2R 0J3 Bridge Bud Supply* 4825 MacLeod Trail SW Calgary, AB, T2G 0A7 Canna Cabana 1065 Canyon Meadows Drive SE Calgary, AB, T2W 5V3 Canna Cabana 23 Southgate Boulevard, Unit 10 Lethbridge, AB, T1K 6S5 Canna Cabana 10828 124 Street Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H3 Canna Cabana* 10831 100 Street Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 2M7 Canna Cabana 16 - 5115 49 Street, Box 1991 Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P1 Canna Cabana* 16952 111 Avenue NW, Unit #4, Edmonton, AB, T5M 4C9 Canna Cabana* Bay #130, 100 Stockton Avenue Okotoks, AB, T5M 4C9 Canna Cabana* Unit #105A, 8120 44th Street Lloydminster, AB, Canna Cabana* Unit A, 10310 100th Avenue Fort Saskatchewan, SK, Canna Cold Lake* 1004-5101 46 Avenue Cold Lake, AB, T9M 0C8
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Cannabis House 6560 170 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB, T5Y 3X6
Fire & Flower* 120-3916 MacLeod Trail, Calgary, AB T2G 2R5
NewLeaf Cannabis* 21, 2500-4 Streeet SW Calgary, AB, T2S 1X6
Queen of Bud 1717 10 Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T3C 0K1
Cannabis House* 16526-59A Street NW Edmonton, AB, T5Y 0A9
Global Leaf 106-5401 Temple Drive NE Calgary, AB, T1Y 3R7
NewLeaf Cannabis* 10,119 Sunridge Road West Lethridge, AB, T1J 5J1f
Rocky Mountain Collective 437 Gregg Avenue Hinton, AB, T7V 1N1
Cannabis House* 103-120 Southridge Blvd. Saskatchewan, AB, T8L 0P6
Green Earth Cannabis* 5-1305 33 Street NE Calgary, AB T2A 5P1
Rocky Mountain Collective 393 Drinnan Way Hinton, AB, T7V 2A5
Choom 643 3 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0H4
Greentown Cannabis 5111-49 Street Red Deer, AB, T4N 1V6
NewLeaf Cannabis* 543 3 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 6L4 NewLeaf Cannabis* 101 – 400 Main Street N, Airdrie, AB, T4B 2R3
Clarity Cannabis 1020-8th Avenue Cold Lake, AB, T9M 1K2
House of Hybrids 6601-43 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 3E8
Clarity Cannabis 101-416 Centre Street SE High River, AB, T1V 2C2
Lucky Leaf Cannabis Retailers 9702 100th Street Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6N6
Clarity Cannabis 5511 – 50th Ave Red Deer, AB, T4N 4B8 Co-op Cannabis 7-8720 MacLeod Trail SE Calgary, AB, T2H 0M4 Daily Blaze 1-5009 50 Street Stony Plain, AB, T7Z 1T3 Elevate* 14454-118 Avenue Edmonton, AB, T5M 2M5 Elevate* 10022-167 Street Edmonton, AB, T7Z 1T3 Fire & Flower 1120 Railway Ave C108 Canmore, AB, T1W 1P4 Fire & Flower 9610-165 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB, T5Z 3L3 Fire & Flower 313-10451 99 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan, AB, T8L 0V6 Fire & Flower 261 Gregg Avenue Hinton, AB, T7V 2A7 Fire & Flower 380-220 Lakeland Drive Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 0N6 Fire & Flower 40-19 Bellerose Drive St Albert, AB, T8N 5E1 Fire & Flower 6610-50 Avenue Stettler, AB, T0C 2L2
NewLeaf Cannabis 29-240 Midpark Way SE Calgary, AB, T2X 1N4 NewLeaf Cannabis 18-13750 Bow Bottom Trail SE Calgary, AB, T2J 6T5 NewLeaf Cannabis 111-13 Southland Crescent SW Calgary, AB, T2W 0K4 NewLeaf Cannabis 110, 1935 - 37 Street SW Calgary, AB, T3E 3E4 NewLeaf Cannabis 9, 2015 - 32 Avenue NE Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3 NewLeaf Cannabis 9, 12 Castleridge Drive NE Calgary, AB, T3J 1V4 NewLeaf Cannabis 2, 7400 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB, T2H 0L9 NewLeaf Cannabis 30, 12981 – 50 Street Edmonton, AB, T5A 3P3 NewLeaf Cannabis 9522 Ellerslie Road Edmonton, AB, T6X 0K6 NewLeaf Cannabis 1328 Mayor MacGrath Drive South Lethbridge, AB, T1K 2R2 NewLeaf Cannabis 20, 338 University Drive West Lethbridge, AB, T1J 5C9 NewLeaf Cannabis 207, 2 Herbert Road St. Albert, AB, T8N 5T8
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NewLeaf Cannabis* 55 Castleridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB, T3J 3J8 Nova Cannabis at Grove Landing 17 Nelson Drive, Unit 12 Spruce Grove, AB, T7X 3X3 Nova Cannabis at Namao 16616 95 Street NW Edmonton, AB, T5Z 3L2 Nova Cannabis at Shoppers South B-8015 104 Street NW Edmonton, AB, T6E 4E3 Nova Cannabis at Southpointe 101-9310 Southfort Drive Fort Saskatchewan, AB, T8L 0C5 Nova Cannabis at Willow Park B252-10816 MacLeod Trail SE Calgary, AB, T2J 5N8 Numo Cannabis Corp. 11733 95 Street NW Edmonton, AB, T5G 1M1 Plant Life 101-4215 80 Avenue Lloydminster, AB, T9V 0X9 Plant Life* 14130 – 28 Avenue SW, Edmonton, AB, T6W 3Y9 Plant Life* 360, 4 McLeod Avenue Spruce Grove AB T7X 4B8 Plant Life* 108 Riverstone Ridge, Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 1S6 Plant Life* 117, 1800 Market Street SE, Airdrie, AB, T4A 0K9 Plant Life* 103, 11535 Westgate Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 3B1
Small Town Buds 102-6 Athabasca Avenue Devon, AB, T9G 1G2 Spiritleaf (Beltline)* 1136-10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0B6 Spiritleaf (Old Strathcona) * 10134-82 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB, T6E 1Z4 Spiritleaf * 102 - 618 Patricia Street Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0 Spiritleaf* 920 Centre Street NE Calgary, AB, T2E 2P7 Spiritleaf * B-329 5 Street South Lethridge, AB, T1J 2B4 Spiritleaf * 4-715 2 Street West Brooks, AB, T1R 1A9 Spiritleaf * 107-150 Bellerose Drive Street Albert, AB, T8N 8N8 Spiritleaf * 107-150 Bellerose Drive Street Albert, AB, T8N 8N8 Spiritleaf * 5008 50 Street Beaumont, AB, T4X 1E6 Spiritleaf * 3814 Bow Trail SW Calgary, AB, T3C 2E7 Spiritleaf * 120, 6008 Macleod Trail SW Calgary, AB, T2H 0M4 Spiritleaf * 7220B Fairmount Drive SE Calgary, AB, T2H 0X7 Spiritleaf * Unit 2, 506 17 Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2S 0B1 Spiritleaf * 117, 302 Old Canmore Road Canmore, AB, T1W 2X2
Retail Directory Spiritleaf * 103, 10903-23 Avenue Edmonton, AB, T6J 1X3
Kiaro* 1316 Kingsway Vancouver BC, V5V 3E4
Tweed 120 Osborne Street Winnipeg, MB, R3L 1Y5
Spiritleaf * 1311 156 Street NW Edmonton, AB, T5V 1V2
Spiritleaf (Castlegar) * 114-1502 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC, TBD
Tweed 2705 Victoria Avenue Brandon, MB, R7B 0N1
Spiritleaf (Vernon)* 102-2500 53 Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 9N8
Tweed 1592 Regent Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R2C 3B4
Spiritleaf * 3444 99 Street NW Edmonton, AB, T6E 5X5 Spiritleaf * Unit 102, 10716 82 Avenue Grand Prairie, AB, T8W 0G9 Spiritleaf * 10119 101 Street Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0 Spiritleaf * 1, 1335 Trans Canada Way SE Medicine Hat, AB, Spiritleaf * 7, 52 Brentwood Boulevard Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 1W4 Sweet Tree Cannabis Co. * 11-5147 20 Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2B 0B1 Sweet Tree Cannabis Co. * 424-8338 18 Street SE Calgary, AB, T2C 4E4 Sweet Tree Cannabis Co. * 2111 36 Street SE Calgary, AB, T1Y 6E8 Sweet Tree Cannabis Co. * 1204C 16th St SE High River, AB, T1V 2B1 The Green Exchange 328 South Railway Street Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2V4 Twenty Four Karats 2220-5 Avenue S Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4G6 Waldo’s 420 Store 946 16 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 8A4 Westside Weed 914 South Railway Street SE Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2W2
British Columbia B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch store Columbia Place Shopping Centre - 1210 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC, V2C 6M1 Evergreen Cannabis Store* 2868 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1R2
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Delta 9 Cannabis Store Unit 1 – 827 Dakota Street Winnipeg, MB, R2M 5M2
Cannabis-NB 640 St. Peter Ave, Suite #PD201 Bathurst, NB, E2A 2Y7
Hiku/Tokyo Smoke 55B Goulet Street Winnipeg, MB, R2H 0R5
Cannabis-NB 16 Wright Street Sackville, NB, E4L 4P8 Cannabis-NB 55 Lansdowne Avenue Saint John, NB, E2K 3A1
Deer Lake Green Stop 31 Upper Nicholsville Road Deer Lake, NL, A8A 2G1 High North 1 Neal Drive Labrador City, NL, A2V 1Y5
Cannabis-NB 168 Rothesay Avenue, Suite 107 Saint John, NB, E2J 2B5
Paradise Green Shop 1316 Topsail Road St. John’s, NL, A1L 1N9
Cannabis-NB 313-B Main Street Shediac, NB, E4P 2A8 Cannabis-NB 138 Main Street (Gateway Mall) Sussex, NB, E4E 3E1
The Natural Vibe 306 Water Street St. John’s, NL, A1C 1B8 The Reef Cannabis Shop 386 CBS Highway Holyrood, NL, A0A 2R0
Cannabis-NB 3524 rue Principale Tracadie, NB, E1X 1B9
Thomas H. Clarke’s Distribution 1614 Portugal Cove Road Portugal Cover, NL, A1M 3G3
Cannabis-NB 784 Dieppe Blvd. Dieppe, NB, E1A 9G5
Newfoundland and Labrador
Tweed 62 Broadway Avenue Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6H4
Cannabis-NB 575B Rue Victoria Edmunston, NB, E3V 3M9
Clarenville 258 Memorial Drive Clarenville, NL, A5A 1N9
Meta Cannabis Supply Co. Unit 23 – 584 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB, R3M 2M5
Cannabis-NB 435 Brookside Drive, Unit A002 Fredericton, NB, E3A 8V4
C-Shop 230 Conception Bay Highway Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0
Tweed 81 Conception Bay Highway S Unit 3 Conception Bay, NL, A1W 3A3
Meta Cannabis Supply Co. 1881 Grant Avenue Winnipeg, MB, TBD
Cannabis-NB 45 Woodside Lane Fredericton, NB, E3C 2R9
Meta Cannabis Supply Co. 58 Cree Road Thompson, MB, R8N 0N2
Cannabis-NB 2540 King George Highway Miramichi, NB, E1V 6W5
Meta Cannabis Supply Co.* 930 – 18th Street, Unit 4 Brandon, MB, R7A 5C1
Cannabis-NB 165 Main Street, Suite 8 Moncton, NB, E1C 1B8
C-Shop 166 Conception Bay Highway Conception Bay South, NL, A1W 3A6
Meta Cannabis Supply Co.* 300A North Railway Street Morden, MB, R6M 1S7
Cannabis-NB 40 Wyse Street Moncton, NB, E1G 2K5
C-Shop 100 Laurell Road Gander, NL, A1V 2V5
Meta Cannabis Supply Co.* 420 Madison Street Winnipeg, MB, R3J 1J1
Cannabis-NB 9316 Route 3 Old Ridge, NB, E3L 4W8
Tokyo Smoke* 264 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0S8
Cannabis-NB 16 Commerce Drive Oromocto, NB, E2V 4T4
C-Shop 17 Cromer Avenue Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 1X3
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. Amherst Mall, 126 South Albion Street Amherst, NS, B4H 2X3
Tokyo Smoke* 437 Stradbrook Avenue Unit 2 Winnipeg, MB, R3L 1Y5
Cannabis-NB 12F. Tribe Road Pert-Andover, NB, E7H 0A5
C-Shop 150 Old Placentia Road Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 4Y9
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 151 Church Street Antigonish, NS, B2G 2E2
C-Shop 55 Stavanger Drive St. John’s, NL, A1A 5E8
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 274 Dufferin Street Bridgewater, NS, B4V 2G7
C-Shop 260 Blackmarsh Road St. John’s, NL, A1E 1T2
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 5540 Clyde Street Halifax, NS, B3J 1E3
C-Shop 62 Prince Rupert Drive Stephenville, NL, A2N 3W7
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. Downsview Plaza, 752 Sackville Drive, Unit 114 Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2R2
Meta Cannabis Supply Co. Otineka Mall, Hwy 10 N Opaskwayak, MB, R0B 2J0 Meta Cannabis Supply Co. 79 Keeshkeemaquah Drive Portage La Prairie, MB, R1N 4B1
Tokyo Smoke* 628-18th Street Brandon, MB, R7A 5B4 Tweed 1450 Main Street South Dauphin, MB, R7N 3H4
Cannabis-NB 157 Water Street, Unit 14 Campbellton, NB, E3N 3L4
Cannabis-NB 16 Allee De La Cooperative Richibucto, NB, E4W 5V8 Cannabis-NB 34 Lacey Drive Rothesay, NB, E2E 3J9
C-Shop 5 Murphy Square Corner Brook, NL, A2H 1R4 C-Shop 120 Columbus Drive Carbonear, NL, A1Y 1B3
Tweed 50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5 Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 1W8 Tweed 193 Kenmount Road Unit 4A St. John’s, NL, A1B 3P9 Tweed 187-189 Water Street St. John’s, NL, A1C 1B4 Tweed 27 Aspen Drive, Happy Valley Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1C0
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Retail Directory Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 610 East River Road New Glasgow, NS, B2H 3S1
Nova Cannabis 499 Queen Street W Toronto, ON, M5V 2B4
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 9256 Commercial Street, Unit 230 New Minas, NS, B4N 4A9
RELM Cannabis Co. 103-4031 Fairview St. Burlington, ON, L7L 2A4
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 95 Keltic Drive Sydney River, NS, B1S 1P4
Spiritleaf* 27 Princess Street, Suite 101 Kingston, ON, K7L 1A3
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 6 Court Street Truro, NS, B2N 3H7
Superette 1306 Wellington Street, W Unit 100 Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3B2
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 650 Portland Street Dartmouth, NS, B2W 6A3
The Niagara Herbalist 33 Lakeshore Road, Unit 15 St. Catharines, ON, L2N 7B3
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 3601 Joseph Howe Drive Halifax, NS, B3L 4H8
The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co. 202 Queen Street W Toronto, ON, M5V 1Z2
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. 104a Starrs Road Yarmouth, NS, B5A 2T5
Tweed 1025 Wellington Rd, Unit A-2 London, ON, N6E 1W4
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Ameri 20 Cumberland Street Toronto, ON, M3W 1J5 Canna Cabana 2019 Long Lake Road, Unit B Sudbury, ON, P3E 4M8 Canna Cabana* 435(B) Yonge Street Toronto, ON, M5B 1T3 Canna Cabana 1317 Barton Street East, Unit H09, Hamilton, ON, L8H 2V4 Central Cannabis 666 Wonderland Road, N Unit 6B Brampton, ON, L6W 2E2 Choom* 7555 Montrose Rd., Unit E3, Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 2E9 Fire & Flower 75 Brock Street Kingston, ON, K7L 1R8 Fire & Flower 129 York Street Ottawa, ON, K1N 5T4 Hobo Recreational Cannabis 391 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, K2P 0T2 Ganjika House 186 Main Street South Brampton, ON, L6W 2E2
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Fort Simpson Beverages 10021 100th Street Fort Simpson, NW, X0E 0N0 Fort Smith Liquor Store 87 Breynat Street Fort Smith, NW, X0E 0P0 Hay River Liquor Retailer 101- 76 Capital Drive Hay River, NW, X0E 1G2 Normal Wells Liquor Agency 15 Franklin Avenue Norman Wells, NW, X0E 0V0 Yellowknife Liquor Store 100 Borden Drive Yellowknife, NW, X1A 3W6
Prince Edward Island P.E.I. Cannabis 85 Belvedere Avenue Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 4N8 P.E.I. Cannabis 509 Main Street Montague, PEI, C0A 1R0 P.E.I. Cannabis 478 Main Street O’ Leary, PEI, C0B 1V0 P.E.I. Cannabis 425 Granville Street Summerside, PEI, C1N 3C3
Quebec Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 965 boul. St-Joseph Drummondville, QC, J2C 2G9 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 95 route du PrésidentKennedy Lévis, QC, G6V 6C8 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 172, Montée Masson Mascouche, QC, J7K 3B5 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 13421 boulevard Curé-Labelle Mirabel, QC, J7J 1G9 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 9256, Boulevard de l’Acadie Montreal (L’Acadie), QC, H4N 3C5 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 970, Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest Montreal (Peel), QC, H3B 1E3 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 6872 St-Hubert Montreal (Rosemont-PetitePatrie), QC, H2S 2M6 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 670 rue Bouvier Quebec City, QC, G2J 1A7 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 2491 chemin Sainte-Foy Quebec City, QC, G1V 1T7 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 110-1 rue St-Germain ouest Rimouski, QC, G5L 4B5 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 174 boulevard Saint-Luc suite 114 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, J2W 1C7 Société Québécoise Du Cannabis 3548 boul. des Forges Trois-Rivières, QC, G8Y 5H5
Saskatchewan Eden Cannabis Co. Hwy 46, north on Range Road 2185, RM of Edenwold, SK,
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Fire and Flower Inc. 302 - 114 Street #2 North Battleford, SK, S9A 2M6
Tweed 1501 Albert Street Regina, SK, S4P 2S5
Fire and Flower Inc. 275 Broadway St E #5C Yorkton, SK, S3N 3K7
Tweed 141-143 2nd Avenue Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2A9
5 Buds Cannabis Bay 18-19, 810 Centennial Blvd. Warman SK, S0K 4S1
Tweed* 241 Broadway Street East Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, S0G 1S0
Jimmy’s Cannabis Co. 82 B Battleford Crossing Battleford SK, S0M 0E0 Jimmy’s Cannabis Co. 4 - 421A Kensington Ave. Estevan SK, S4A 0VA Jimmy’s Cannabis Co. 1 - 701 Centennial Dr. N Martensville SK, S0K 0A2 Jimmy’s Cannabis Co. 506 Main Street Moosomin SK, S0G 3N0 Kiaro* 212 20th Street West Saskatoon SK, S7M 0Y5 Kiaro* 1220 La Ronge Avenue Saskatoon SK, S0J 1L0 Living Skies Cannabis 208 3rd Avenue S Saskatoon SK, S7K 1M1 Lush Leaf Cannabis* 420 Main Street Esterhazy SK, S0A 0X0 New Leaf Emporium Inc. 602 Main Street Moose Jaw SK, S6H 3K4 Prairie Cannabis Ltd. 180 17th Street W Prince Albert SK, S6V 3X5 Prairie Records 100 2nd Avenue N Warman SK, S0K 4S0 Prairie Records 720 Broadway Avenue Saskatoon SK, TBD Prairie Records 170-3020 Preston Avenue Saskatoon SK, TBD Spiritleaf 1251 Main Street N Moose Jaw SK, S6H 6M3 Tweed 101 Centre Street Meadow Lake, SK, S9X 1L2
Wiid Boutique Inc. 4554 Albert Street Regina SK, S4S 6B4
Yukon Cannabis Yukon 120B Industrial Road Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 2T9 *Indicates a new retail store added since last issue
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