Health Canada said two licensed cannabis companies have voiced concerns about the wildfires in British Columbia, but the federal regulator told MJBizDaily it has yet to receive any reports the blazes have destroyed marijuana crops.
“Health Canada is aware that the wildfires and their associated evacuation orders may have an impact on cannabis license holders,” a Health Canada spokesperson said via email Thursday.
“We acknowledge these are challenging times.”
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The regulator did not identify the companies.
Canada has been battling its worst wildfire season in decades.
In British Columbia, for example, 368 wildfires were active as of Friday.
The wildfires have caused:
63 evacuation orders in the province, meaning residents are advised to leave the area immediately. 83 evacuation alerts warning about a potential threat to life or property.
According to Health Canada, 234 cannabis license holders were located in British Columbia as of
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