The 2019 Fall Economic Statement released by the Ontario government this week includes measures that will improve consumer access to cannabis while strengthening the industry. As part of the changes, customers will now be able to make purchases directly from growers and order ahead from private retailers — by phone or online — and pick up at the store later.
The council, an organization representing the rights of legal cannabis producers, sent an open letter to Doug Ford last week calling on the Ontario premier to make changes. The group argued the province had more than enough cannabis supply and additional retail stores were needed to properly serve customers.