LICENCE AMENDMENTS AND LICENCE MANAGEMENT – ONGOING COMPLIANCE
Health Canada Cannabis Licence Amendments
CannaNavigators assist cannabis licence holders with licence amendments, change requests, and regulatory notifications to Health Canada, including:
Licence Amendments & Site Changes
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Site plan changes for: site perimeters, additional buildings and secure storage areas
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Amendments to authorized cannabis activities, including sales authorizations
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Prepare support documentation for licence amendments
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Tracking and Licensing System (CTLS) change requests and submissions
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Guidance on changes requiring Health Canada approval
Cannabis Compliance Audits & Inspection Support
Help preparing for Health Canada inspections, assess regulatory compliance, and address identified deficiencies.
Pre-Inspection Compliance Audits
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On-site audits in preparation for initial, targeted, and regular Health Canada inspections
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Review of Good Production Practices (GPP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training records
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Assessment of batch records, inventory, sanitation, destruction, and complaint procedures
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Review of change control, non-conformances and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Security Compliance & Cost Reviews
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On-site physical security audits and documentation reviews
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Assessment of electronic security systems and operational procedures
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Security staffing and cost-efficiency reviews
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Recommendations for improving compliance and reduce unnecessary security costs
Health Canada Inspection Reports & Corrective Actions
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Review of inspection reports and minor, major and critical observations
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Preparation of responses to Health Canada inspection findings
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Development of corrective and preventive action plans
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Support with remediation, documentation, and regulatory communications
Cannabis Licence Management During Mergers & Restructuring
Support for cannabis businesses with licensing and operational compliance during corporate changes, including:
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Mergers, acquisitions and changes in ownership
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Corporate reorganizations, including CCAA proceedings
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Regulatory compliance audits during business transactions
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Licensing requirements and communications with Health Canada
Ongoing Cannabis Licence Management & Compliance Support
CannaNavigators’ licence management team has extensive experience providing a wide range of licensing and operational compliance support services. Whether you’re looking to submit a change request (licence amendment), audit your security compliance, prepare a sales licence amendment, address a negative Health Canada Inspection Report, or get ready for your next Health Canada Inspection, we have the right team and the right game plan to support you.
CannaNavigators also has a proven track record assisting license holders in navigating licensing and operational compliance during mergers and acquisitions, CCAA/restructurings and corporate reorganizations. We have supported license holders involved in some of the largest M&A transactions and most publicized restructurings in the Canadian cannabis industry and this experience pays dividends.