Ontario Cannabis Sales

• Ontario Cannabis Store reduces price margins to help pot shops compete

  The provincial pot distributor says the pricing changes will be implemented in September.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
  
• Ontario to allow cannabis delivery, curbside pickup on permanent basis

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says cannabis retailers in the province can offer delivery and curbside pickup services on a permanent basis.

  Cannabis

  Mar 9, 2022
  
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• Legal pot sales overtake illicit market for 1st time in Ontario: OCS

  New data shows sales made through Ontario's legal cannabis channels have overtaken those made through the illicit market for the first time ever.

  Cannabis

  Dec 16, 2021
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• Ontario’s legal cannabis industry gaining market share, but COVID-19 lockdowns could impact sales: OCS

  Ontario's legal cannabis industry is gaining ground in its fight against the illicit market, but the progress likely won't last long because of COVID-19 lockdowns.

  Cannabis

  Dec 17, 2020
• Cannabis sales jumped $11M in May as more stores open

  Canadians bought $85 million worth of legal weed in May, $11 million more than in April, according to Statistics Canada data.

  Cannabis

  Jul 19, 2019
• Pot sales fell in most provinces in February; Quebec bucked trend

  On a national basis, daily average cannabis sales rose slightly from January to February— but that growth was driven almost entirely by Quebec.

  Cannabis

  Apr 18, 2019
• Ontario government releases cannabis regulations for retail stores set to open in April

  The stand-alone stores can be open any day between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m., but they must be at least 150 metres away from schools and bar entry to anyone under 19 years old.

  Cannabis

  Nov 14, 2018
• What it takes to be ready for private pot sales

  David Soberman of the University of Toronto says five key factors can help determine whether Ontario is ready for private sales of marijuana.

  Commentary

  Sep 30, 2018
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• Cannabis producers skeptical of whether Ontario’s plan can compete with black market

  The current plan includes plain packaging, which wouldn't allow for a new user to get relevant information, along with LCBO-run stores, which could be few and far between.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2017