Selling Cannabis
The PEI Cannabis Management Corporation (link is external) oversees the operation of cannabis retail locations and an e-commerce platform. The federal government regulates packaging standards and production of cannabis-related products.
The following questions and answers are related to the legalization of recreational cannabis. For information on medical cannabis use, visit Health Canada-Cannabis for medical purposes. (link is external)
Can I grow cannabis to sell?
No, cannabis is only be sold from government-owned retail locations and through a government-owned e-commerce site. This is strictly regulated by the federal government. Learn more about becoming a licensed producer at www.canada.ca (link is external).
It is illegal to sell cannabis to your friends or at local markets.
Can I produce edibles to sell at a farmers market or flea market with a food license?
No, selling edible cannabis remains illegal in Canada.
I am a licensed cannabis producer, how do I express interest to supply PEI?
On January 16, 2018, the province signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with three licensed producers to secure an adequate supply of safe, high-quality cannabis products, namely:
- Canada’s Island Garden of Charlottetown;
- Organigram of Moncton, NB; and
- Canopy Growth Corporation of Smith Falls, ON