CanSat Consulting Inc

Considering a Cannabis Licence in Canada?

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Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate this process: 

  • Assess Your Goals: Determine what you want to do with cannabis and how you plan to sell it. Assess how you are going to scale your operations and whether you would like to go with a micro or standard licence.  
  • Choose Your License Type: Depending on your goals, select the appropriate license type: 
  • Grow Cannabis: Cultivation licenses (micro, nursery, standard) allow you to grow cannabis, possess it, and conduct limited processing activities.
  • Process Cannabis: Processing licenses (micro and standard) allow process harvested cannabis and industrial hemp. This includes drying, trimming, packaging, and various processing activities. 
  • Sell Cannabis for Medical Purposes: Obtain a sale for medical purposes license to distribute packaged and labeled cannabis to registered clients for medical use. 
  • Test Cannabis: Analytical testing licenses are for conducting tests on cannabis. 
  • Research with Cannabis: A research license is required for activities such as sensory testing or any research beyond authorized activities. 
  • Produce and Sell Drugs Containing Cannabis: A cannabis drug license is necessary for selling, distributing, or receiving drugs containing cannabis. 
  • Grow, Produce, and Sell Industrial Hemp: An industrial hemp license is essential for activities related to industrial hemp. 

Remember, thorough understanding and adherence to regulations are paramount. Reach out to us at info@cansatconsulting.com. We are here to support you throughout the licensing process. 

Good luck on your cannabis licensing journey! 🌱💼