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Cannabis Regulations — 227
Sale, distribution and export of cannabis 227 (1) A holder of a licence, if they sell, distribute or export cannabis, must retain a document that contains the following information: (a) the name of the person to which it is sold, distributed or exported; (b) the address of the location from which it is sold, distributed or exported and the place to which it is sent or delivered; (c) the date on which it is sold, distributed or exported; (d) the quantity that is sold, distributed or exported; (e) a description of the cannabis, including, if applicable, the brand name; (f) its lot or batch number; (f.1) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 62] (g) in the case of a drug containing cannabis, the form of the drug and its strength per unit; (h) in the case of cannabis plants, cannabis plant seeds or cannabis that is not of a class of cannabis set out in Schedule 4 to the Act, the intended use, if known; and (i) in the case of a cannabis accessory that is a cannabis product, a description of the cannabis accessory. Exceptions (2) The obligation set out in subsection (1) does not apply if the cannabis is sold or distributed to (a) an individual who has placed a purchase order for it under subsection 289 (1); or (b) an individual, other than an individual referred to in paragraph (a), who does not hold a licence and who is obtaining the cannabis for their personal use. Retention period (3) The document must be retained for at least two years after the day on which it is prepared. SOR/2019-206, s. 63 SOR/2025-43, s. 62
Cannabis Regulations — 228
Antimicrobial treatment 228 (1) A holder of a licence, if they conduct antimicrobial treatment of cannabis at a location other than the site specified in the licence, must retain a document that contains the following information: (a) a description of the cannabis, including, if applicable, the brand name; (b) the date on which the cannabis leaves the site specified in the licence and the quantity that leaves the site; (c) the name of the person that receives the cannabis at the location where the treatment is to be conducted; (d) the address of the location referred to in paragraph (c); (e) the name of the person from which the cannabis is received after the treatment; (f) the address of the site to which the cannabis is returned, or of the location to which it is distributed, after the treatment; and (g) the date on which the cannabis is received at the site or location referred to in paragraph (f) and the quantity that is received. Retention period (2) The document must be retained for at least two years after the day on which it is prepared.
Cannabis Regulations — 229
Destruction of cannabis 229 (1) A holder of a licence other than a cannabis drug licence, if they destroy cannabis or cause it to be destroyed, must retain a document that contains the following information: (a) a description of the cannabis, including, if applicable, the brand name; (b) the date on which the cannabis is destroyed and (i) if whole cannabis plants are destroyed, the number of plants destroyed on that date, or (ii) in any other case, the pre-destruction net weight or volume of the cannabis on that date; and (c) the name of the employee referred to in paragraph 43(1)(b) who witnesses the destruction. (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 63] (e) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 63] Statement by witness (2) The holder must obtain, for each instance in which cannabis is destroyed, a statement signed and dated by the employee referred to in paragraph 43(1)(b) stating that they witnessed the destruction and that the cannabis was destroyed in accordance with a method referred to in paragraph 43(1)(a). Retention period (3) The document referred to in subsection (1) and the statement referred to in subsection (2) must be retained for at least two years after the day on which the cannabis is destroyed, except if they relate to cannabis destroyed under section 28.5, in which case they must be retained for at least two years after the day on which the non-therapeutic research on cannabis ends. Exception (4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in cases where a holder of a licence destroys cultivation waste. SOR/2019-206, s. 64 SOR/2022-251, s. 21 SOR/2025-43, s. 63
Cannabis Regulations — 230
Organizational security plan 230 A holder of a licence must retain a copy of any organizational security plan that they submit to the Minister — including any updated plan referred to in section 45 — for at least two years after the day on which the plan is replaced by an updated plan or, if the plan has not been replaced, at least two years after the day on which the licence expires or is revoked.
Cannabis Regulations — 232
Standard operating procedures and sanitation program 232 (1) A holder of a licence other than a cannabis drug licence must maintain documentation describing (a) the standard operating procedures referred to in section 80 that are in use at the site set out in the licence; and (b) the sanitation program referred to in section 87 that is in use at the site set out in the licence. Retention period (2) The holder must retain each version of the documentation for at least two years after the day on which it is replaced by a new version or, if it has not been replaced, at least two years after the day on which the licence expires or is revoked.
Cannabis Regulations — 233
Packages and labels 233 A holder of a licence other than a cannabis drug licence must retain the following samples and copies for at least two years after the day on which they are made: (a) a sample or copy of each distinct package for a cannabis product that the holder makes available for sale; and (b) a copy of each distinct label that relates to a cannabis product that the holder makes available for sale.
Cannabis Regulations — 234
Cannabis accessories 234 A holder of a licence must maintain a list of the names and types of the cannabis accessories that they sell and must retain each version of the list for at least two years after the day on which it is replaced by a new version or, if it has not been replaced, at least two years after the day on which the licence expires or is revoked.
Cannabis Regulations — 235
System of control 235 (1) A holder of a licence, other than a licence for analytical testing or a cannabis drug licence must retain, for each lot or batch of cannabis that they sell or distribute, a document that contains the information that is necessary for the system of control referred to in subsection 46(1). Retention period (2) The document must be retained for at least two years after the day on which the last sale or distribution of any portion of the lot or batch takes place, other than for destruction. Documentation (3) The holder must maintain documentation concerning the system of control and retain each version of the documentation for at least two years after the day on which it is replaced by a new version or, if it has not been replaced, at least two years after the day on which the licence expires or is revoked. SOR/2019-206, s. 66
Cannabis Regulations — 236
Promotion 236 A holder of a licence must retain (a) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 65] (b) if applicable, a document that contains the information provided to the Minister under subsection 43(4) of the Act for at least two years after the day on which the information was provided; and (c) a sample or copy of any promotional materials for at least two years after the day on which the promotion ended. SOR/2025-43, s. 65
Cannabis Regulations — 237
Research and development 237 (1) A holder of a licence, if they undertake research and development activities, must retain a document that contains the following information: (a) in respect of any cannabis that is used in the activities, (i) its description, including, if applicable, its brand name, (ii) the quantity used and, if applicable, the lot or batch number, (iii) the date on which it is used, and (iv) the purpose and a brief description of the activity; (b) in respect of any cannabis that is produced in the course of the activities, (i) its description, (ii) the quantity produced, (iii) the date on which it is produced, (iv) if applicable, the date on which it is used for testing and the quantity used, and (v) if applicable, the date on which it is placed in inventory intended for sale and the quantity placed in inventory; and (c) any other information that can be used to reconcile the quantities of cannabis referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b). Non-therapeutic research on cannabis (1.1) A holder of a licence for research must also retain, in relation to any non-therapeutic research on cannabis that the holder conducts, the following documents: (a) a copy of the documents submitted to the Minister in relation to that research; (b) a copy of the documents produced in relation to that research; and (c) a copy of any document required by licence conditions that the Minister has imposed under subsection 62(10) of the Act. Retention period — general rule (2) A document referred to in subsection (1) that does not relate to non-therapeutic research on cannabis must be retained for at least two years after the day on which it is prepared. Retention period — non-therapeutic research on cannabis (3) Despite any other provision of these Regulations that specifies a retention period and except in the case of reports and records referred to in section 248.2, every document that the holder of a licence for research must retain under these Regulations in relation to non-therapeutic research on cannabis that the holder conducts or in relation to cannabis that is distributed in the conduct of such research must be retained for at least two years after the day on which the non-therapeutic research on cannabis ends. SOR/2022-251, s. 23
Cannabis Regulations — 238
Limit — micro-processing licence 238 A holder of a licence for micro-processing must maintain documentation that demonstrates that they comply with the limit set out in subsection 21 (1) and retain each version of the documentation for at least two years after the day on which it is replaced by a new version or, if it has not been replaced, for at least two years after the day on which the licence expires or is revoked.
Cannabis Regulations — 239
Import of cannabis 239 A holder or former holder of an import permit must retain a document that contains the information that they provided to the Minister under section 209 — together with a copy of the relevant export permit that was issued by a competent authority in the country of export — for at least two years after the day on which the information is provided.
Cannabis Regulations — 240
Export of cannabis 240 A holder or former holder of an export permit must retain a document that contains the information that they provided to the Minister under section 218 — together with a copy of the relevant import permit issued by a competent authority in the country of final destination — for at least two years after the day on which the information is provided.
Cannabis Regulations — 241
n January 31 in any given year, provide the Minister with (a) a copy of the record; and (b) if any person ceased to be a key investor during the previous calendar year, a document containing details regarding how and when they ceased to be such an investor. Maintenance and retention of record (8) The holder must ensure that the record is (a) maintained in a manner that will enable an audit of it to be made in a timely manner; (b) available at the site specified in the licence; and (c) retained for at least two years after the day on which the holder ceases to be required to maintain it. Definitions (9) The following definitions apply in this section. key investor means, in respect of the holder of a licence, a person that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct or indirect control over the holder by virtue of (a) having provided money, goods or services directly or indirectly to the holder; or (b) holding an ownership interest or other right or interest in, or in respect of, a business operated by the holder or, if the holder is an organization, in or in respect of the organization. ( investisseur-clé ) published market means a market inside or outside Canada on which equity securities are traded, if the prices at which the securities are traded are regularly published either electronically or in a newspaper or financial or business publication of general circulation. ( marché publié ) SOR/2025-43, s. 66
Cannabis Regulations — (a)
key investor means, in respect of the holder of a licence, a person that exercises, or is in a position to exercise, direct or indirect control over the holder by virtue of (a) having provided money, goods or services directly or indirectly to the holder; or (b) holding an ownership interest or other right or interest in, or in respect of, a business operated by the holder or, if the holder is an organization, in or in respect of the organization. ( investisseur-clé )
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published market means a market inside or outside Canada on which equity securities are traded, if the prices at which the securities are traded are regularly published either electronically or in a newspaper or financial or business publication of general circulation. ( marché publié )
Cannabis Regulations — 242
Form and manner 242 Except as otherwise provided in these Regulations, documents that are required to be provided to the Minister under this Part, Part 8, subsection 241(7) or section 297 must be provided in the form and manner specified in the document entitled Form and Manner Requirements – Documents Provided to the Minister for the Purposes of the Cannabis Act , as amended from time to time and published by the Government of Canada on its website. SOR/2019-206, s. 67
Cannabis Regulations — 243
Request by Minister 243 (1) A person that is required to ensure the retention of documents or information under these Regulations and that is not authorized under the Act to conduct activities in relation to cannabis may be required by the Minister to provide the documents or information to the Minister if the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the documents are, or the information is, necessary to address an issue of public health or public safety or to verify compliance or prevent non-compliance with the provisions of the Act or of these Regulations. If the person is required to provide the documents or information to the Minister, they must do so as soon as feasible. Import and export permits (2) A person that has ceased to hold a licence and that is required to retain documents — including copies of permits — under section 239 or 240 may be required by the Minister to provide the documents to the Minister if the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that they are necessary for a purpose specified in subsection (1). If the person is required to provide the documents to the Minister, they must do so as soon as feasible. Exception — urgent issues (3) A document or information that must be provided under subsection (1) or (2) to address an issue of public health or public safety must be provided without delay if the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the issue must be addressed urgently and so indicates in the request.
Cannabis Regulations — 244
Notice — new cannabis product 244 (1) A holder of a licence for processing must, at least 60 days before making available for sale a cannabis product — except dried cannabis, fresh cannabis, cannabis plants or cannabis plant seeds — that they have not previously sold in Canada, provide the Minister with a written notice that contains the following information: (a) the class of cannabis set out in Schedule 4 to the Act to which the cannabis product belongs; (b) a description of the cannabis product, including the brand name; and (c) the date on which the cannabis product is expected to be made available for sale. Retention period (2) The holder must retain a copy of the notice for at least two years after the date referred to in paragraph (1)(c). SOR/2025-43, s. 67
Cannabis Regulations — 246
Theft or loss of cannabis 246 (1) A holder of a licence other than a cannabis drug licence must, if they experience a theft of cannabis or a loss of cannabis that cannot be explained on the basis of normally accepted business activities, (a) notify a police force within 24 hours after becoming aware of its theft or loss; and (b) provide the Minister with a written notice within 10 days after becoming aware of its theft or loss. Retention period (2) The holder must retain a copy of the notice provided to the Minister for at least two years after the day by which the Minister must be notified.
Cannabis Regulations — 247
of the recall; and (l) contact information for a representative who will be responsible for the recall. Risk evaluation (3) The holder must, within 72 hours after providing the Minister with the document referred to in subsection (1) or (2), provide the Minister with a document that contains an evaluation of the risk associated with the problem or potential problem that underlies the recall. Report (4) The holder must, within 30 days after the day on which the recall is completed, provide the Minister with a written report that sets out the results of the recall and the measures taken to prevent a recurrence of the problem. Extension (5) Despite subsection (4), the Minister may extend the period for providing the report — to a maximum of 90 days after the day on which the recall is completed — if, for reasons beyond the holder’s control, it is not feasible to provide it within the 30-day period. Retention periods (6) The holder must retain (a) a copy of the documents that they provide to the Minister under subsections (1) and (3) for at least two years after the day on which their last sale or distribution of any cannabis product that is the subject of the recall takes place; (b) a copy of the documents that they provide to the Minister under subsections (2) and (3) for at least two years after the day on which their last export of any of the cannabis that is the subject of the recall takes place; and (c) a copy of the report that they provide to the Minister under subsection (4) for at least two years after the day on which the recall is completed.
Cannabis Regulations — 248
Definitions of adverse reaction and serious adverse reaction 248 The following definitions apply in this section and sections 248.1 and 248.2. adverse reaction means a noxious and unintended response to cannabis or a cannabis accessory that contains cannabis. ( réaction indésirable ) serious adverse reaction means an adverse reaction that requires inpatient hospitalization or a prolongation of existing hospitalization, causes congenital malformation, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, is life-threatening or results in death. ( réaction indésirable grave ) SOR/2022-251, s. 24
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adverse reaction means a noxious and unintended response to cannabis or a cannabis accessory that contains cannabis. ( réaction indésirable )
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serious adverse reaction means an adverse reaction that requires inpatient hospitalization or a prolongation of existing hospitalization, causes congenital malformation, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, is life-threatening or results in death. ( réaction indésirable grave )
Cannabis Regulations — 248.1
Cannabis products 248.1 (1) A holder of a licence that sells or distributes a cannabis product must (a) within 15 days after becoming aware of a serious adverse reaction to the cannabis product, provide the Minister with a detailed report containing all information in their possession that is associated with the use of the product by the individual who experienced the serious adverse reaction; and (b) prepare an annual summary report that contains a concise and critical analysis of all adverse reactions to the cannabis product that the holder became aware of during the previous 12 months. Retention period (2) The holder must retain the reports for at least 25 years after the day on which they are prepared. Non-application (3) This section does not apply in respect of an adverse reaction to cannabis, or a cannabis accessory that contains cannabis, that is distributed to human participants in the conduct of non-therapeutic research on cannabis. SOR/2022-251, s. 24
Cannabis Regulations — 248.2
Non-therapeutic research on cannabis 248.2 (1) During the conduct of non-therapeutic research on cannabis, the holder of a licence for research that distributes cannabis, or a cannabis accessory that contains cannabis, to human participants must, (a) within seven days after becoming aware of a serious adverse reaction to the cannabis or cannabis accessory that is life-threatening or that results in death, notify the Minister of the serious adverse reaction; and (b) within eight days after notifying the Minister under paragraph (a), provide the Minister with a detailed report containing all information in their possession that is associated with the use of the cannabis or cannabis accessory by the individual who experienced the serious adverse reaction, including the intended use of the cannabis or cannabis accessory, an assessment of the cause of the serious adverse reaction and a statement of what further action, if any, needs to be taken by the holder of the licence. Serious adverse reaction not life threatening (2) The holder of the licence must, within 15 days after becoming aware of a serious adverse reaction to the cannabis or cannabis accessory that is not life-threatening and does not result in death, provide the Minister with a detailed report containing all information in their possession that is associated with the use of the cannabis or cannabis accessory by the individual who experienced the serious adverse reaction, including the intended use of the cannabis or cannabis accessory, an assessment of the cause of the serious adverse reaction and a statement of what further action, if any, needs to be taken by the holder of the licence. Record keeping (3) The holder must retain a record of each adverse reaction and serious adverse reaction that occurs during the holder’s conduct of non-therapeutic research on cannabis and that the holder becomes aware of. Retention period (4) The holder must retain the reports and record for at least 15 years after the day on which they are prepared. SOR/2022-251, s. 24
Cannabis Regulations — 249
Notices to local authorities 249 (1) The Minister may, at the request of the government of a province or any police force or other law enforcement agency in a province, disclose to the government, police force or agency any information set out in a notice that is referred to in section 7 or 35 and that relates to a site located in that province if the disclosure is for a purpose related to verifying compliance or preventing non-compliance with the provisions of (a) the Act; (b) these Regulations; (c) a provincial Act; or (d) regulations made under a provincial Act. Police investigation (2) The Minister may disclose any information that is set out in a notice referred to in section 7 or 35 to a Canadian police force, or a member of a Canadian police force, that requests the information in the course of an investigation under the Act. Use of information (3) Information that is disclosed under subsection (2) must be used only for the purposes of the investigation or the administration or enforcement of the Act or these Regulations.
Cannabis Regulations — 250
Disclosure to province 250 (1) For the purpose of paragraph 83(f) of the Act, information contained in the national cannabis tracking system may be disclosed to the government of a province, at its request, if the disclosure is for a purpose related to the implementation of public health programs or activities that are related to cannabis. Public health programs and activities (2) The Minister may, at the request of the government of a province, disclose to the government any information obtained under section 297 if the disclosure is for a purpose related to the implementation of public health programs or activities that are related to cannabis.