AGLC — Alberta Cannabis Law
Provincial Distribution — Hybrid AGLC Model in Alberta
Alberta operates a unique hybrid cannabis distribution model. The AGLC acts as the sole wholesale distributor — purchasing from licensed producers and reselling to authorized private retailers — while all retail is handled by private licensees (no government stores). This separates the distribution function (public) from the retail function (private), giving Alberta a distinct model relative to Ontario's OCS or BC's LDB-with-private-retail approach.
Key Takeaways
- AGLC is Alberta's exclusive wholesale distributor — all product flows through AGLC
- All cannabis retail is private: licensed retailers buy wholesale from the AGLC
- Alberta has no government-run retail stores — the only province with this fully private retail model
- Producers negotiate wholesale supply with the AGLC rather than directly with retailers
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