TORONTO — Ontario will allow cannabis delivery and curbside pick up from authorized retail stores during the COVID-19 pandemic after they were taken off the essential businesses list.
A news release from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says this temporary measure is the result of an emergency order introduced Tuesday and will continue for the next 14 days, with the possibility of an extension.
It says this measure will also help fight the illegal cannabis market.
The commission says authorized cannabis stores can sell, deliver and offer curbside pick up of up to 30 grams of weed from Monday to Sunday, between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m., and customers must pay for their products in advance by phone or online.
On Friday, Premier Doug Ford announced stringent measures to avert thousands of potential fatalities due to COVID-19 by shuttering several businesses including cannabis shops, with only the province’s online sales portal remaining open.
Cannabis retailers across the province welcomed the emergency order saying curbside pick up and delivery affords many smaller retailers the ability to generate much-needed revenue.
“We’ve been working closely with the Government of Ontario on ways to support cannabis retail store operators and legal recreational cannabis consumers since the stores were ordered to close following a provincial order declaring a state of emergency,” Jean Major, CEO of the commission said in a release.
“This new measure helps address consumer demand and maintain a revenue stream for store operators while supporting the government’s broader objectives.”
The government is finally catching up to the black/gray market!!!
Gotta put up with the drunks somehow.
Great idea they will make more money than ever the don’t want anyone leaving the house to get weed wow
I hope Tim Hortons follows
Lmao goverment hittin the streets lol
They should team up with pizza delivery in case people get the munchies
How is cannabis essential
DonGo Loyd because the government makes money
SOME people require cannabis for pain management! I’m surprised that you would even question this?? I am thankful for this option so that my father doesn’t have to resort to yet another pain pill!
Shawna Beaton does he have medical prescribed prescription or self medicating I’m all for if it’s prescribed
It can be used as medication
Mike Sylvest absolutely that’s why I’m asking if it was prescribed
DonGo Loyd coz government has a piece of it.
DonGo Loyd..my point was merely that cannabis CAN be an essential service for some!
DonGo Loyd For pain relief and for some for sleep.
Shawna Beaton I totally agree!
Ffs
Just like old times in the soo
Dammit, there goes my “weed man” delivery service idea
Robert Nevitt call 256-9333 🎵🎵
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