OCS Ontario Cannabis Store

Overview

The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is a Crown corporation owned by the Province of Ontario. It serves as the exclusive legal online retailer and wholesale distributor of recreational cannabis in Ontario, Canada. Established in 2017 as a subsidiary of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), OCS manages the province's cannabis e-commerce platform and supplies privately operated cannabis retailers.

OCS offers online retail sales of a wide range of recreational cannabis products, including dried flower, oils, vapes, edibles, and extracts, to adults aged 19 and older. It acts as the sole legal wholesaler for authorized private retail stores in Ontario and supports public education initiatives like the "Cannabis Made Clear" program, promoting responsible use. Since cannabis legalization in 2018, OCS has played a key role in Ontario's cannabis retail market growth and financial expansion.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 888-910-0627
• Website: ocs.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ocs-ontario-cannabis-store

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Exclusive legal online retail of recreational cannabis in Ontario
• Wholesale distribution to authorized private retail stores
• Public education through initiatives like "Cannabis Made Clear"
• Promoting responsible cannabis use
• Ensuring regulated and safe cannabis product offerings
• Supporting Ontario's cannabis market expansion and compliance
• Cannabis product testing and safety standards enforcement
• Advancing cannabis industry regulation and oversight
• Marketplace for a wide range of cannabis products including dried flower, vapes, edibles, and oils
• Cannabis retail licensing, responsible consumption education, and harm reduction programs

Technologies Used

• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Cedexis Radar
• Google Analytics
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Tag Manager
• Laravel
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Qualtrics
• React
• Remote
• Sendgrid
• Shopify
• Vimeo
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• iPerceptions

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)