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.

Introducing our member 5 Points Cannabis

Introducing our member 5 Points Cannabis

May 22 2025AQIC

What began as a small gang of enthusiasts is now a company with a strong presence across Canada. Through all this growth, 5 Points Cannabis remained true to their original values: authenticity, collaboration and family spirit. 

Impact of the Cannabis Excise Tax

Impact of the Cannabis Excise Tax

May 21 2025AQIC

A study conducted by Deloitte and sponsored by the Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) and AQIC, The Impact of the Cannabis Excise Tax, was released today. This study confirms what we've been denouncing for a long time: the current taxation system is unsustainable and out of touch with the economic realities of our industry.

Legalization has led to a drop in problematic consumption

Legalization has led to a drop in problematic consumption

May 14 2025International

In the first academic publication since the Swiss pilot trials, researchers have compared the effects of a legal supply of cannabis with those of an illegal supply, and found a reduction in problematic use among those with legal access to cannabis.

A new strategic partnership between the AQIC and BFL Canada

A new strategic partnership between the AQIC and BFL Canada

May 14 2025AQIC

On April 22, 2025, BFL CANADA became AQIC's official supplier for all insurance-related matters. This partnership is part of our ongoing commitment to defend your interests and offer you quality services by working with professionals recognized in their field.

Cannabis Growth Stories: Clem & Co

Cannabis Growth Stories: Clem & Co

May 8 2025AQIC

For the second episode of our webseries, Cannabis Growth Stories, we are presenting Clem & Co, a company located near Sherbrooke, in Cookshire-Eaton, Quebec.

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