B.C. announces cannabis agreement with Gitanmaax Band
A July announcement describes a Section 119 agreement supporting Indigenous participation and shared public health and safety goals.
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The Province's July 17, 2026 release says B.C. and Gitanmaax Band are finalizing a government-to-government agreement under Section 119 of the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.
The release describes opportunities in production and retail, with some flexibility for operating rules at on-reserve stores. Gitanmaax already operates a provincially licensed cannabis retail store. The announcement does not make those arrangements general rules for other businesses.
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