Substance Law

Substance Law is a publisher focused on legal and regulatory issues related to controlled substances, including cannabis, alcohol, and emerging areas like cryptocurrency exchanges. It provides detailed explanations of licensing requirements, regulatory frameworks, and compliance obligations primarily within Ontario, Canada. The content covers topics such as cannabis retail operator licences, alcohol manufacturer representative licences, and the legal status of substances like psilocybin. The publisher also addresses business startup considerations in regulated markets, emphasizing adherence to provincial and federal laws. Its publications serve professionals navigating the intersection of substance regulation, public safety, and business operations.

Substance Law Blogs

Latest from Substance Law

Ontario’s beverage alcohol wholesale system changed significantly in 2026 with the introduction of the LCBO’s more open wholesale listings process.

The changes create a new route for eligible alcohol products to reach Ontario grocery stores, convenience stores, hospitality licensees, LCBO…

Understanding Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation, commonly known as CASL, regulates commercial electronic messages, certain installations of computer programs, alterations of electronic transmission data, electronic address harvesting, and misleading digital representations.

CASL is not limited to fraudulent or high-volume…

The Purchase Of Business Process

Defining Your Acquisition Strategy

Before you even start looking at businesses for sale, it’s important to figure out what you’re actually trying to achieve. Are you looking to expand into a new market, acquire a…