AGCO / OCS — Ontario Cannabis Law
Federal Cannabis Act & Provincial Framework in Ontario
Cannabis operators in Ontario navigate Canada's federal Cannabis Act alongside Ontario's Cannabis Licence Act, 2018. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) administers provincial licensing and compliance. Ontario's framework has evolved rapidly since legalization, expanding from a lottery-based system to open licensing, making it Canada's largest and most competitive cannabis retail market.
Key Takeaways
- Federal Cannabis Act governs national production, distribution, and sale standards
- Ontario Cannabis Licence Act 2018 establishes the provincial retail licensing framework
- AGCO administers retail and micro-business licences; OCS is the exclusive provincial distributor
- Ontario moved from lottery licensing to open licensing — applicants may apply at any time
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