Cannabis Compliance Inc Director on Expectations of Ontario Retail Open Market in December

Cannabis Compliance Inc is a global licensing and regulatory company. Director, Quality and Regulatory, Brenna Boonstra explains that the consulting firm helps medical and recreational cannabis companies obtain licenses and achieve government compliance. While the bulk of Cannabis Compliance’s clients are located in Canada, the company is beginning to advise companies operating in the EU. In terms of the Canadian market, Boonstra identifies the evolving regulatory framework, from the MMPR, to the AMCPR, and finally the Cannabis Act, as one reason for licensing delays. Boonstra reveals that Cannabis Compliance has worked with one Ontario retail lottery winner during the entire process in preparation of the April 1 launch date. Boonstra emphasizes that the lottery period in Ontario is only in effect for one year and then is automatically repealed in December 2019. As a result, Boonstra is anticipating an open retail market later this year.