GACP and EU-GMP Certification for Cannabis Growers and Producers in Canada
Canadian cannabis businesses looking to export into regulated pharmaceutical markets typically need to navigate two related but distinct quality certifications: Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and European Good
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The Substance Law Blog, published by Substance Law, focuses on regulatory and licensing issues related to controlled substances and related industries in Canada, particularly Ontario. It covers topics such as cannabis retail licensing, alcohol manufacturer representative licensing, and the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges. The blog also addresses legal considerations for emerging markets like psilocybin mushrooms and practical business guidance, including starting a restaurant in Toronto. It provides information on compliance with provincial and federal laws, licensing requirements, and the roles of regulatory bodies such as the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and FINTRAC.
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Alcohol Vending Machines Now Allowed in Ontario Drinking Establishments
Effective September 8, 2026, an Ontario bar, restaurant, or other establishment holding a Liquor Sales Licence can put a vending machine on the floor that sells and serves alcohol to patrons.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced…
CSA Grants Exemptive Relief for Immediate-Delivery Stablecoin Trading
On July 30, 2026, the Ontario Securities Commission granted zerohash llc time-limited exemptive relief from the dealer registration requirement so that it can buy and sell certain value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs), commonly referred to as stablecoins, with Canadian clients through…
LCBO Open Listings for Alcohol Products
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…
Share Repurchases & Buybacks Canada
Legal Services for Share Repurchases and Share Buybacks in Canada
A share repurchase, also known as a share buyback, occurs when a corporation acquires its own issued shares from one or more shareholders. Share repurchases are commonly used for shareholder…
Interprovincial Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Alcohol Sales in Canada: The Guide
What Are Interprovincial Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales?
Interprovincial direct-to-consumer alcohol sales allow a licensed Canadian producer to sell beverage alcohol directly to an individual consumer located in another province or territory and arrange delivery to that consumer’s home or other permitted…
Subscription Agreements Canada | 190+ 5-Star Reviews
Legal Services for Subscription Agreements in Canada
A subscription agreement is a key legal document used when a company issues securities to an investor. It sets out the terms under which an investor agrees to purchase shares, units, convertible securities,…
CASL Compliance: The Comprehensive Guide
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…
Steps To Buying a Business in Canada
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…
How To Buy a Business in Canada
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…