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Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders
Annual cannabis fee rules and exemption guidance
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program explains the annual regulatory fee for cannabis licence holders and the exemption available for certain medical sales licences. It covers fee calculation, revenue statements, payment deadlines, and the process for medical exemption requests.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Submission of annual cannabis revenue statements.
- Requesting an exemption for sale for medical purposes licences.
- Payment of annual regulatory fee invoices.
Documents Needed
- Statement of cannabis revenue
- Medical exemption declaration, if applicable
- Invoice payment information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Micro-cultivation, micro-processing and nursery licence holders.
- Standard cultivation and standard processing licence holders.
- Sale for medical purposes licence holders.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses without a Health Canada cannabis licence.
- Cannabis licence holders who do not qualify for the medical sales exemption.
Eligible expenses
- Annual regulatory fee payment for licensed cannabis activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Health Canada calculates the annual regulatory fee and issues an invoice.
- If medical exemption data are incomplete, Health Canada requests missing information.
- If eligibility is confirmed, the exemption is granted and no invoice is issued for that year.
- If eligibility is not confirmed, Health Canada refuses the exemption and issues the fee invoice.
Additional information
- Health Canada may take compliance and enforcement action if statements or fees are not submitted on time.
- Annual regulatory fees are invoiced per site.
- Licence holders must use the Cannabis Tracking and Licensing System (CTLS) to submit required statements and exemption requests.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders?
This program explains the annual regulatory fee for cannabis licence holders and the exemption available for certain medical sales licences. It covers fee calculation, revenue statements, payment deadlines, and the process for medical exemption requests.
Who is eligible for the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders program?
To be eligible for the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders program, you must:
Valid cannabis licence holder.
Required annual revenue statement.
Medical sales licence for exemption.
What expenses are eligible under Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders?
Submission of annual cannabis revenue statements.
Requesting an exemption for sale for medical purposes licences.
Payment of annual regulatory fee invoices.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders?
You can contact Health Canada by email at cannabiscrf-rcf@hc-sc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-815-0506.
Where is the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders available?
The Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders?
Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders is funded by Health Canada