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Health Canada Signals Proposes Reforms to Industrial Hemp Regulations
On May 15, 2026, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent in the Canada Gazette, Part I, launching a public consultation on potential amendments to the Industrial Hemp Regulations (“IHR”). The consultation signals that the federal government may be preparing to significantly modernize and streamline Canada’s industrial hemp regulatory framework. The proposed direction appears aimed...
Read The Rest...Cannabis Compliance Services Canada
Regulatory Compliance Services for Cannabis Businesses Across Canada Substance Law provides cannabis compliance services to licensed producers, processors, distributors, retailers, investors, and cannabis brands operating across Canada. We assist businesses in navigating the complex regulatory framework governing cannabis production, processing, distribution, marketing, retail sales, and ongoing operational compliance. Cannabis businesses in Canada operate in one...
Read The Rest...Ontario Allows Cannabis Stores to Open at 7AM Instead of 9AM
The Shift in Cannabis Store Hours: What You Need to Know Why the Change? Understanding the AGCO's Decision The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has authorized a significant adjustment to the operating hours for licensed cannabis retail stores. Effective May 1, 2026, these establishments are now permitted to open their doors as early...
Read The Rest...Accidental Sale of Liquor or Cannabis to Minors in Ontario
What To Do if AGCO Gives You a Notice of Violation for Underage Sale to Someone Under 19 Years of Age What Constitutes an “Underage Sale”? In Ontario, an “underage sale” occurs when a licensed establishment or its employee sells or provides alcohol or cannabis to an individual who is not of legal age. For...
Read The Rest...AGCO Cannabis Licence Suspensions and Revocations
AGCO Cannabis Licence Suspensions and Revocations What's the Difference Between Suspension and Revocation? When the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) takes action against a cannabis licence, it can either suspend it or revoke it. It's important to know the difference because the impact on your business is significant. A suspension means your licence is temporarily...
Read The Rest...Do Cannabis Stores Need to Close on Holidays in Ontario?
Unless Exempted, Cannabis Stores Must Generally Close in Ontario On New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day Yes – Under the Retail Business Holidays Act, retail businesses in Ontario must generally close on the province’s nine public holidays unless subject to an exemption....
Read The Rest...AGCO Adds Monetary Penalty Infraction For Cannabis Retailers
On December 5, 2025, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) updated the Schedule of Monetary Penalties under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and Ontario Regulation 468/18. These updates—which apply to cannabis retail licence and Retail Store Authorization (RSA) holders—introduce two new infractions with corresponding maximum penalties. The additions reflect regulatory changes to section...
Read The Rest...Cannabis Act & Regulations in Canada
Guide to Canada's Federal Cannabis Laws and Cannabis Regulations The Cannabis Act is Canada's primary federal law governing the legal production, processing, sale, possession, distribution, promotion, importation, exportation, and research involving cannabis. Since coming into force on October 17, 2018, it has fundamentally transformed Canada's cannabis industry by replacing criminal prohibition with a comprehensive regulatory...
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About AGCO Cannabis Store Conditions Why Conditions Are Placed on Licences The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) places conditions on cannabis retail licences, such as a Retail Operator Licence or Retail Store Authorization, for a few key reasons, all centred around public safety and responsible operation. Think of these conditions as specific rules tailored to...
Read The Rest...Can I Smoke or Grow Weed in My Apartment?
Guide to Legally Smoking or Cultivating Cannabis in Your Apartment General Permissibility of Cannabis Consumption Whether you can smoke cannabis in your Ontario-based apartment is a common question now that cannabis is legal. Generally speaking, yes, you can smoke or vape cannabis in your own residential unit, and often on balconies or terraces too, whether...
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