Events
5th Annual Conference & Expo
The Retail Cannabis Council of Ontario held its 5th Annual Conference & Expo on June 11, 2026, at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.
June 11, 2026
News & Events
Official updates, white papers, advocacy work, and industry news from the Council.
White Paper
RCCO White Paper: The Case for Margin Floors in Ontario Cannabis Retail
The Council's white paper on margin floors sets out why a minimum retail margin is essential to the survival of independent cannabis stores in Ontario...
November 18, 2025
White Paper
RCCO White Paper: OCS Retail Recommendations
The Council's recommendations to the Ontario Cannabis Store on wholesale pricing, assortment, and the retailer relationship — developed with input fro...
September 9, 2025
Industry News
Canada's Crackdown on Some Cannabis Extracts Could Cost the Industry Millions
Health Canada's reclassification of certain ingestible extracts has significant implications for retailers' assortments and revenue. Here's what store...
July 22, 2025
Advocacy
Lawsuit Update: Independent Retailers' Claim Moves Forward
An update for members on the legal action involving independent cannabis retailers in Ontario, and what the Council is doing to keep members informed.
June 10, 2025
Advocacy
Mapping Ontario's Unlicensed Cannabis Stores
The Council's ongoing project to document unlicensed cannabis retail across Ontario — evidence that supports our calls for stronger, better-resourced...
April 28, 2025