Cannabis application fee increases

Summary#

This is an erratum to a previous notice about fee changes under the Cannabis Act. It corrects a table to show small increases to several licence- and permit‑related screening fees that take effect on April 1, 2026.

What it does#

• Updates the screening fee amounts for several licence types and related applications. The corrected changes are:
  • Screening of a licence application for micro‑cultivation: $2,023 → $2,058
  • Screening of a licence application for standard cultivation: $4,040 → $4,109
  • Screening of a licence application for nursery: $2,023 → $2,058
  • Screening of a licence application for micro‑processing: $2,023 → $2,058
  • Screening of a licence application for standard processing: $4,040 → $4,109
  • Screening of a licence application for sale for medical purposes: $4,040 → $4,109
  • Application for security clearance: $2,041 → $2,076
  • Application for import or export permit: $754 → $767
• Notes that the HTML version of the earlier notice has already been updated.
• The correction is signed by John Clare, Director General, Strategic Policy Directorate, Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch.

Who's affected#

• Businesses and individuals applying for licences under the Cannabis Act, including:
  • micro‑cultivators and micro‑processors
  • standard cultivation and processing licence applicants
  • nurseries
  • applicants to sell cannabis for medical purposes
  • people applying for security clearances related to cannabis licences
  • applicants for import or export permits for cannabis
• The change is administrative and specific to application and screening fees. If it’s unclear whether a particular fee you pay is listed here, the notice does not provide further detail.

Why it matters#

• Applicants will pay slightly higher fees when they submit or renew the listed licence and permit applications after April 1, 2026.
• For most businesses the increases are small, but they add to the upfront cost of applying for or maintaining a licence — a consideration for small or new operators.
• This is a correction to an earlier Canada Gazette notice, not a new policy change; it clarifies the exact amounts that will be charged.