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Cannabis Business Association of Manitoba
Overview
Introduction
Since opening in early 2021, the Cannabis Business Association of Manitoba has been a cornerstone of the cannabis industry. Bringing all peoples' together from across the province.. Our remarkable resources, reliable support and commitment to go above and beyond are unparalleled, and keep our cannabis community growing every day. Keep reading to learn about what we have to offer.
Our Mission
As one of the first associations of its kind, the Cannabis Business Association of Manitoba has set the bar and is proud to serve its loyal, growing community. By providing invaluable resources, unique opportunities and a long-standing network of people who are committed to helping one another, we ensure our members have the tools necessary to succeed. We’re currently accepting new members so if you’re interested in joining, get in touch today.
Events
The Association is committed to not only providing resources for our members, but also helping support local events, concerts, and pop ups. We have thrown public events in city of Winnipeg parks and local restaurants, hotels and stores.
Stay tuned for updates on our next event!
Contact Us
Interested in becoming a member or simply have questions about the Cannabis Business Association of Manitoba? We’d love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate in reaching out today.
E: cannabisbusinessassociationmb@gmail.com
P: 204-797-020
Cannabis Grow Tent on Legislature Lawn Protest
Will the Manitoba NDP consult with experts?
Come down to the Manitoba Legislature!
On Monday, May 6th, 2024. At 4:20 PM. I will be setting up a cannabis grow tent on the lawn of the Manitoba Legislature. In protest to the NDPs lack of consultation with industry stakeholders & experts, during the process of drafting Bill 34!
The Manitoba government failed to consult Manitoba craft producers when putting a 6 month moratorium on control and access licenses in the province.
If the government failed to consult industry stakeholders regarding cannabis licenses, how can we have any faith that they will consult with cannabis growing experts when drafting rules for cannabis home production?
In a press release from the Manitoba government, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe stated "...Safety and security requirements for homegrown cannabis would be established as a part of the regulation". What does this mean? Does this mean "we will make it almost impossible to grow cannabis at home"?
Without proper consultation (which has already taken place) How can Manitobans know that this won't constitute an effective ban by over regulation?
If you want the Manitoba government to create rules for homegrown cannabis that actually allow you to grow cannabis at home. Then come out tomorrow and show your support!
FREE JOINTS! (While they last)
See you there!
Lift Expo Toronto
Lift Toronto Schedule
Lift Cannabis Business Conference (LCBC)
Thursday, June 1 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lift Expo - Industry & Budtender Days
Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lift Expo - Consumer Day
Saturday, June 3 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lift Official After Party
Saturday, June 3 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Lift Cannabis Business Conference
Join us for Lift's next strategy-focused, advocacy-oriented business and community leadership conference. A can't-miss for industry members across the cannabis ecosystem, this is your front row seat for the conversations that will drive meaningful change and sustainable growth in the year to come.
Lift Expo Days
The expo spans two high-energy days connecting the cannabis community with hundreds of exhibiting companies from every corner of our industry. Plus, don't miss our multiple networking areas - both indoors and out - to make those all-important connections
Budtenders, This One's For You!
We're all about celebrating the unsung heroes of the cannabis industry. The Lift Budtender Program provides plenty of perks, including free tickets, Masterclass education, a dedicated lounge area and more!
Education & Experience!
From speakers, panels and demos, to live entertainment and our famous Lift After Party, you can count on us for the uniquely irresistible experiences that keep thousands of cannabis industry movers, shakers and trailblazers buzzing long after every Lift event!
RALLY 4 RETAILERS
Rally 4 Retailers
Join us on Sept 28th @ 10am, at the Manitoba legislative Building 450 Broadway ave. As we stand up for Manitoba's cannabis community and demand and END to the SRF (Social Responsibility Fee).
It is the 1st day back for the fall session of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, which means lots of politicians will be in attendance. Lets show them that we will not be silent on this issue any longer.
We got cannabis legalized ... now the fight continues forward for legalization with reforms!
SRF background
The social responsibility fee (SRF) is a regulatory fee to be paid by all provincially-licenced cannabis retailers to ensure they share in the social responsibility costs of cannabis legalization. The SRF will be applied to total annual revenues from the sale of recreational cannabis.
The SRF rate will be set at six per cent of revenues from recreational cannabis sales in a calendar year, starting in 2019.
The SRF will be payable to the province within six months of the end of the calendar year in which the revenues were generated. The first payment of the SRF will be due by June 30, 2020, to help licensed retailers keep prices low as they enter the market.
Manitoba Growth, Enterprise and Trade will be responsible for implementing the SRF under provincial retailer agreements. The SRF will be payable to the Manitoba government. A retailer that does not pay the SRF risks losing their provincial retailer license.
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SRF will ensure Manitoba is meeting its goals of ensuring the safe and responsible legalization of recreational cannabis in the province, in particular to keep cannabis away from vulnerable populations and to eliminate the illegal market.
The revenues generated by the SRF will help fund the social costs of public education, safety, health and addictions associated with the legalization of cannabis
Source: https://news.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2018/07/BKG_-_Cannabis_Regulatory_-_GET.pdf
Why should we END the SRF?
Although presented to cover the "social costs” of cannabis legalization. The 6% tax on all retail cannabis sales, is a crippling amount of money to independent and corporations alike.
We have not seen the numbers of teen drug use increase dramatically, like had been predicted by some. We also have not seen the increased numbers of drug related driving injuries as were predicted as well. Overall, the "social costs" of cannabis legalization have been minimal. The real “social costs” of cannabis were paid by the millions of Canadians who were wrongly arrested, imprisoned, fired, or lost their children or their homes for using cannabis.
The province of Manitoba already applies markups and taxes to cannabis, which amounts to 24%. Applying another tax on top of that is incredibly short-sighted, if it means putting small companies out of business.
We have filed FIPPA (Freedom of Information, Protection and Privacy Act) requests for documents on this issue from all relevant parties and have received extraordinarily little information. Other than publicly available numbers from LGCA (Liquor Gaming & Cannabis Authority), we are still waiting on a substantial amount of data. Both MBLL and Manitoba Finance have asked for extensions on their time frames allowed by the Act.
As we wait for simple clarification on the amount of money collected from SRF, and where that money is spent. Independent, medium, and large businesses are all struggling to survive in this new industry, we call cannabis. All we are asking for is information and a conversation about our industries future.
Since we have not had any luck with real support from those in power ... we demand that the province END the SRF and help save the cannabis industry!
#ENDSRFMB
Details
Date: Wednesday, September 28th
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Manitoba Legislature Building, 450 Broadway Ave. Winnipeg
Bring your signs! Share the event! Use the hashtag: #ENDSRFMB
See you there
