Increase in net income and comprehensive income for the SQDC

Increase in net income and comprehensive income for the SQDC

September 5 2025Daily news

The SQDC posted net income of $27.7 million for its first quarter, up from $23.9 million last year. In addition, it generated $68 million in tax revenue, of which $76.5 million was paid into the Addiction Fund.

Google tests cannabis advertising

Google tests cannabis advertising

August 27 2025Canada

Since August 25, Google has been testing a pilot program in Canada that allows certain licensed producers to advertise through Google Ads. This is a major opportunity for the industry, which could finally reach adults where they are already looking for information.

Brief submitted as part of pre-budget consultations

Brief submitted as part of pre-budget consultations

August 25 2025AQIC

In a context marked by inflation, budget deficits, and significant global instability, the AQIC has submitted a brief to highlight the crucial issues facing our industry and emphasize the urgent need for pragmatic and diversified thinking to ensure the sustainability of the hemp and cannabis sector in Canada.

Quebec’s Cannabis and Hemp Industry: a detailed economic snapshot reveals growth, hurdles, and future potential

Quebec’s Cannabis and Hemp Industry: a detailed economic snapshot reveals growth, hurdles, and future potential

August 4 2025Economy

A comprehensive new report, “Economic Analysis of the Hemp and Cannabis Industry,” takes an in-depth look at the economic landscape of Quebec’s burgeoning industrial hemp and cannabis sectors. 

The report, commissioned by the Quebec Hemp and Cannabis Industry Association (Association Québécoise de l’Industrie du Chanvre et du Cannabis—AQIC), highlights the industry’s significant growth since cannabis legalization in 2018, while also looking at some of the persistent regulatory barriers and the ongoing headwinds of social acceptability and stigma.

Review of administrative burdens

Review of administrative burdens

July 28 2025Canada

The federal government has begun a review of administrative burdens. By August 8, all departments will take stock of their operations in order to eliminate redundancies, simplify procedures, and promote innovation. This process offers hope to the cannabis industry, which is hoping for harmonization of excise stamps, elimination of double reporting between Health Canada and the CRA, and relaxation of packaging and labeling requirements.

Economic overview of our industry

Economic overview of our industry

July 16 2025Québec

The AQIC commissioned AppEco, a firm specializing in economic and strategic analysis, to conduct an in-depth study of Quebec's hemp and cannabis industry. The study reveals its growing importance within the Quebec economy, both in terms of jobs created and sustained and in terms of revenue for workers and the Quebec government.

AQIC submits a brief

AQIC submits a brief

July 15 2025AQIC

As part of the review of the administrative burden for all Government of Canada departments and agencies with regulatory responsibilities undertaken on July 9, the AQIC submitted a brief with 5 recommendations.

Call for interest for shared logistics services

Call for interest for shared logistics services

July 11 2025AQIC

The AQIC is pleased to launch this call for interest to explore the possibility of partnering with one or more providers specializing in transportation, warehousing and regulated logistics, with a view to implementing a shared solution for its members.

The Canadian retail landscape

The Canadian retail landscape

July 8 2025Canada

The Canadian cannabis retail landscape remains a patchwork, with each province adopting its own approach. One constant, however, is that Ontario continues to lead the way with the highest number of outlets.

Alberta loosens rules for cannabis sales

Alberta loosens rules for cannabis sales

July 4 2025Canada

Alberta cannabis growers can now obtain a license to sell their products at a retail outlet located directly on the grower's production and/or cultivation site.

Sales increase in April

Sales increase in April

June 23 2025Canada

Cannabis sales set a new record in April 2025, reaching almost $470 million. Statistics Canada also revised previous months' figures upwards, bringing February sales to $456.4 million and March sales to $462.5 million.

Sales up 12% at the SQDC

Sales up 12% at the SQDC

June 5 2025Québec

The SQDC's 2025 annual report is out, and once again they confirm the impact of our industry on Quebec's economic and social development, with $118 million in dividends paid to the government and $221.9 million injected into the Fonds de lutte contre les dépendances.

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