The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court to support consistent and timely access to justice.

The Province has amended regulations to allow private cannabis retail store (CRS) licensees to sell non-medical cannabis products online for pickup in store.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province is temporarily authorizing liquor manufacturers to deliver products directly to individual consumers from their registered off-site storage facilities, in addition to their on-site stores.

The Province has amended worker qualification regulations for non-medical cannabis workers to extend their security verification period from two to five years.

Government is extending the temporary authorization that permits food-primary and liquor-primary licensees to sell and deliver sealed, packaged liquor products alongside the purchase of a meal for off-site consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of British Columbia is amending regulations to allow all remaining independent wine stores (IWS) in the province to convert their licence type to sell beer, cider and distilled products in their current locations.

Government is continuing to support cannabis workers and provide greater flexibility in the legal non-medical cannabis industry.

The Province has approved a temporary wholesale pricing model that will allow liquor licensees to purchase beer, wine and spirits at reduced cost.

Government has taken action to support the province’s hospitality sector by temporarily authorizing the expansion of service areas, such as patios, to support physical distancing requirements and industry recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government has temporarily deferred renewal fees for those liquor licensees experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.