Active Canadian hemp licenses declined for the third year in a row with all provinces or territories showing double-digit permit declines from 2022.
The number of hemp licenses has been declining in Canada since 2020, when it peaked at 1,269, according to new data from Health Canada.
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At the end of 2023, there were 737 active hemp licenses throughout Canadian provinces and territories, a 26% drop from the previous year.
Ontario, the most-populous province in Canada, led the country in number of active hemp licenses with 176, accounting for nearly 24% of permits issued in 2023.
Some hemp licensees are permitted to conduct hemp cultivation and processing activities at multiple sites, which could encompass more than one province.
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