Cannabis retail outlets, producers, manufacturers, distributors
and warehouses were deemed to be essential services by the Alberta
Government on March 30, 2020. As a result, cannabis businesses and
services can and have continued to serve Albertans throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic. While open for business, cannabis businesses
should ensure that they are implementing appropriate safety
measures to protect the health and well-being of their customers
and staff.
According to Statistics Canada, Alberta cannabis sales have
increased since the pandemic, where the total amount of cannabis
sold in Alberta increased notably in March and increased again
(though to a smaller degree) in April and May.
