Cannabis Cultivators of British Columbia Welcomes New B.C. Conservative Government and Commitment to Cannabis Economic Development

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Cannabis Cultivators of British Columbia Welcomes New B.C. Conservative Government and Commitment to Cannabis Economic DevelopmentAuthor of the article:VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Cannabis Cultivators of British Columbia (CCBC) congratulates Premier Doerkson and the newly elected B.C. Conservative government and welcomes its commitment to recognize cannabis as an economic development and job-creation opportunity for British Columbia. The Conservative platform commits to moving responsibility for cannabis into Economic Development and developing a strategy focused on economic growth and job creation. CCBC strongly welcomes this direction and looks forward to working with the new government to put it into action.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“This is an important recognition of how far B.C.’s cannabis industry has come and what it can contribute to the province’s economic future,” said Julia Cameron, Chair of CCBC. “Cannabis is already B.C.’s top crop and a significant manufacturing and export industry. Bringing the file into Economic Development and committing to a strategy focused on growth and jobs creates an opportunity to approach the sector with the same economic ambition we bring to other major B.C. industries.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againIn 2025, B.C.’s licensed cannabis sector contributed approximately $2.65 billion to provincial GDP, an increase of approximately 49% in a single year. More than 90% of the sector’s GDP contribution is generated by production. The sector supports approximately 5,300 jobs, generates approximately $190 million in annual tax revenue and produced approximately 25% of Canada’s cannabis flower, highlighting the central role producers play in creating value, employment and economic activity.B.C. also has significant room to grow. Cannabis businesses continue to face high costs to build, operate and scale, barriers to mainstream economic supports, competition from the illicit market and a complex regulatory environment, even as global medical cannabis markets expand.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“B.C.’s leadership position should not be taken for granted,” said Margaret Brodie, Vice-Chair of CCBC. “We already have the businesses, infrastructure, expertise and global reputation to be a world leader in cannabis. With a focused economic development strategy, we believe B.C. can double the jobs supported by the sector, significantly grow exports and accelerate the transition from the illicit market to the regulated economy. The opportunity is already here. The focus now should be on turning that advantage into greater economic value for British Columbia.”CCBC’s Growing B.C.’s Cannabis Economy plan provides a roadmap for a provincial cannabis economic development strategy focused on recognizing cannabis as a priority economic sector, reducing the cost of doing business, growing exports, strengthening the B.C. legal market and leading national regulatory modernization. CCBC looks forward to working with the new government to translate its platform commitment into action and grow the sector’s contribution to jobs, investment and economic growth.ABOUT CANNABIS CULTIVATORS OF B.C.The Cannabis Cultivators of British Columbia (CCBC) is the leading voice for B.C.’s licensed cannabis producers and processors, representing companies responsible for the majority of cannabis production and production-related employment in the province. CCBC works collaboratively with licensed producers of all sizes, retailers and other industry partners to advance a strong, competitive and responsible legal cannabis sector.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.