Standards, acts and regulations Find information here about the Registrar's standards for cannabis retail stores. Read more
Make changes to your licence or authorization This page tells you how to make changes to your retail operator licence, retail store authorization or retail manager licence. Read more
Retail operator licence To open a cannabis retail store, you must first have a Retail Operator Licence. Find information about what you need for a Retail Operator Licence. Read more
Responsibilities and resources Find information here about cannabis standards, acts and regulations. You'll also find information here about guides, compliance tips, and other resources that might be helpful. Read more
Retail store authorization To open a cannabis retail store, you need to have a Retail Operator Licence and a Retail Store Authorization. Find information here about what you need to get a retail store authorization. Read more
Timeline: AGCO’s role in regulating retail cannabis in Ontario Learn the AGCO's role in allocating the first cannabis retail stores during the period October, 2018 to March, 2020 Read more
Licences and authorizations The AGCO authorizes cannabis retail stores. We license eligible retail store operators and managers. We also regulate the sale of cannabis at these stores. This page provides an overview of the licences you'll need to operate a cannabis retail store in Ontario. Read more
Renew your licence or authorization Find information here about renewing your cannabis related licence or authorization. Read more
Manage your cannabis retail related licence or authorization Once you have a cannabis retail store related licence, you'll need to maintain and manage it. Find out more here. Read more
Apply for a retail manager licence This page tells you what you need for a retail manager licence and how to apply. Read more