There are several steps to becoming a licensed producer (LP) within the Canadian cannabis industry. Every company or person who grows or processes cannabis commercially needs a Health Canada licence. Growing “commercially” includes both medical and recreational cannabis. Most LPs also require a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) licence in order to sell cannabis to wholesalers or medical patients.

Dig a Little Deeper

Canada legalized cannabis for medical use and later recreational use. Expert recommendations outlined a strictly regulated system to protect Canadians. This was to:

• Ensure all cannabis sold is safe for human consumption
• Ensure cannabis would not be diverted to the illegal market
• Provide transparency within the industry

Health Canada created its licensed producer (LP) system to meet these objectives. Find out more about what it takes to become an LP here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/campaigns/cannabis/industry.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-medication/cannabis/industry-licensees-applicants/applying-licence.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/cannabis-regulations-licensed-producers.html https://www.gov.bc.ca/growlegal