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Albertans will be able to obtain their legal cannabis through 13 licensed growers on October 17.
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Alberta is seen as a sought after market among Canadian cannabis Producers in the industry announced Thursday that 13 licensed companies will provide soon authorized consumers.
Of the 13 approved companies out of 31, only two currently have operations in Alberta – Aurora Cannabis with One Headquarters and two growing facilities and Canopy Growth with facilities in Edmonton are expected to open earlier this year.
Still, Alberta's cannabis sales model, which includes private stores, has made it an attractive target for suppliers. Mooij, president of Calgary's 420 Premium Market, who hopes to sell the jar as soon as legalization comes into effect on October 17th.
"Alberta is considered a number one destination or destination – companies can provide a robust market in Alberta," said Mooij, who advised the province on the process, noting that Ontario adopts a government approach
"It's a pain to be treated. "
One of the 13 Ontario business Emblem Cannabis sees Alberta as its second market after its home province, partly for the same reason cited by Mooij, said its president Nick Dean.
"We are able to establish a direct relationship" We saw a lot of appetite for innovation and business development. "
Up 39 40% of his product, which includes a variety of marijuana nicknamed Super Sonic, will be marketed in Alberta for the first year through the Edmonton-based forward-thinking retailer Fire and Flower, he added. 19659004] And given the relative wealth of the province, the Emblem will target this market with a more expensive and higher quality bud.
Aurora currently has the facilities in Mountain View County and the United States. Edmonton International Airport to open third facility at Medic Hat ine later this year.
All other companies, with the exception of one from New Brunswick, operate primarily outside of Ontario
Despite the large number of suppliers established in Ontario to endorse the legalization, AGLC Communications Manager Heather Holmen said specific criteria may have ruled out some Alberta companies
(out of the 13 selected).
"First and foremost, the criteria for any entity or individual that would produce cannabis-based products must be approved by the federal government.
Some of those who did not do it. Holmen adds
that they are seeking to further advance Alberta-based producers.
"We are currently discussing with licensed professionals"
Aurora 's operations manager, Cam Battley, said that they were delighted to hear the news.
"We are delighted – we have always planned to commit ourselves to Battley said that they have allocated 25,000 kg for the first six months of cannabis legalization and that there would be a" broad fan "of dried flowers, oils and capsules.
Producers were able to apply until mid-February.
Albertans will be able to buy cannabis at more than 700 potential stores – more than 200 are hoping to open in Calgary – or through the AGLC at albertacannabis.org [19659004] [email protected]
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