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A quiet start to Thursday, with just a couple of briefs: Fire & Flower and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce have unveiled the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council; and Massachusetts has approved home delivery for cannabis.
– Rob Gilroy
Fire&Flower, OCC launch Ontario Cannabis Policy Council
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and cannabis retailer Fire & Flower Inc. announced Thursday the creation of the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council. Following the release of the OCC’s recent report, “Supporting Ontario’s Budding Cannabis Industry”, the council’s primary focus will be advocating for the industry’s growth across the province and tackling the key issues affecting Ontario’s legal recreational cannabis industry. The Council will be co-chaired by Daniel Safayeni, director of policy at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and Trevor Fencott, CEO of Fire & Flower Inc. Founding members of the Ontario Cannabis Policy Council include:
- Trevor Fencott, CEO, Fire & Flower Inc.
- Mark Goliger, CEO, National Access Cannabis Corp.
- Adine Carter, CMO, Tilray
- Tom Dyck, CEO, mīhī cannabis
- Mimi Lam, CEO, Superette Inc.
- Eric Foster, Partner, Dentons Canada LLP
- Rene Van Acker, dean and professor, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph
- Gerald Proctor, vice-president, government and stakeholder relations, Sundial Growers Inc.
- Michael Nituda, partner, BFL Canada Risk and Insurance Services Inc.
- Afshin Mousavian, CEO, Responsible Cannabis Use
- Janet Ecker, president, Kilwaughter Consulting
- Pamela Jeffrey, founder and CEO, The Pamela Jeffrey Group.
– Staff
Massachusetts approves marijuana home delivery
Massachusetts regulators have approved a tightly-regulated home delivery system for recreational marijuana.
The state’s Cannabis Control Commission voted 4-1 on Sept. 24 to grant final approval for the system. Legal deliveries are scheduled to begin next year.
For two years, the commission will only give delivery permits to participants in its social equity program, as well as smaller growers and businesses owned by state residents.
Commissioners say it makes sense to prioritize smaller businesses since delivery programs will likely be cheaper to start than a retail store.
Consumers will be required to visit a store to verify they're over the age of 21 before they can place delivery orders.
Delivery workers will also have to wear a body camera during customer interactions to deter theft.
- Associated Press