Ontario Cannabis Store: Brand Name and Logo The “Ontario Cannabis Store” will be the brand name of Ontario’s cannabis agency, including its stores and online channel. The name is designed to convey a safe, simple and approachable environment for consumers, and agency employees, in a clear and easily understood manner. We are confident the brand name and logo will help… [Read More]
Announcements
LCBO UPDATE ON SITING CANNABIS RETAIL STORE LOCATIONS
In preparation for the federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018, the Ministry of Finance and LCBO have identified several Ontario municipalities for cannabis stores for July . The LCBO is now identifying specific sites for retail locations, consistent with the guidelines and other considerations discussed in engagement meetings with the identified municipalities. The guidelines address the key objectives in the province’s proposed framework of protecting youth,… [Read More]
ADDITIONAL 15 MUNICIPALITIES SELECTED FOR CANNABIS STORES
In preparation for the federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis, an additional 15 Ontario municipalities have been identified for one or more standalone cannabis retail stores. In combination with the 14 municipalities communicated earlier , these are the municipalities identified for stores to open in July 2018. Ajax Belleville Brantford Burlington Cambridge Chatham-Kent Guelph Lindsay (Kawartha Lakes) Niagara Falls Oakville Oshawa Peterborough St. Catharines Waterloo Whitby… [Read More]
ONTARIO INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION IN PREPARATION FOR FEDERAL CANNABIS LEGALIZATION
Ontario has introduced legislation that would, if passed, safely regulate the use and distribution of recreational cannabis when it is legalized by the federal government in July 2018. Read the full release here .
News Release from the Ministry of Finance
Ontario continues to prepare for the federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018 by working with municipalities to identify possible store locations. Read the full release here.