SUPPLIERS
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has developed a comprehensive wholesale distribution system to cater to private retailers of non-medical cannabis.
As the wholesale distributor, we will only purchase non-medical cannabis from federally licensed producers. The LDB will be the only entity that retail stores, both private and government-owned, can purchase non-medical cannabis from in BC.
Health Canada is responsible for licensing producers and undertakes a strict and thorough review of all applications.
HOW IT WILL WORK
The LDB will purchase non-medical cannabis from licensed producers based in BC and across Canada.
BECOMING A SUPPLIER
The Liquor Distribution Branch is committed to being as inclusive of as many licensed producers as possible and will engage with any licensed producer that wishes to do business in British Columbia.
To find out more about becoming a supplier with the LDB, please contact cannabis.products@bcldb.com.
OUR SUPPLIERS
In July 2018, the LDB announced that it had entered into Memorandums of Understanding with 31 licensed producers from across the country to form an extensive and competitive initial wholesale product assortment.
We will be continuously expanding our product assortment and engaging with additional licensed producers as we do so.
FAQ
A licensed producer holds a licence issued by Health Canada, under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, to produce quality-controlled cannabis under secure and sanitary conditions.
Visit Health Canada's website for more information. All applications to become a licensed producer undergo a strict and thorough review by Health Canada. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To find out more about becoming a supplier with the LDB, please contact cannabis.products@bcldb.com.
The LDB will purchase non-medical cannabis from licensed producers based in BC and across Canada. Non-medical cannabis products will be safely transported to the LDB’s warehouse by appropriately regulated transport agents before they are distributed to both the public and private licensee retail stores.
Private retailers will be responsible for procuring their own range of accessories.
LDB will distribute pre-packaged product only, with labelling compliant with federal standards, in ready-to-sell formats (no bulk products). The product brands belong to the licensed producers. Retailers will not be authorized to re-package the product with their own branding. Information about specific size formats will be confirmed at a later date.