Services Offered
Regulatory Expertise and Advice
Expert knowledge of the liquor and cannabis regulatory frameworks in British Columbia; and the application of provincial liquor and cannabis statutes and regulations, liquor and cannabis policies, and licence terms and conditions.
Liquor Licensing Application and Licensee support
Full support for BC liquor licensing applications across all licence types; including licences, special event permits, authorizations, endorsements, and structural changes. Support to existing licensees wanting to maximize the ROI from their manufacturing, retail, or hospitality business.
Cannabis Licensing Application and Licensee support
Full support and advice for cannabis licensing applications, including local government requirements.
Licensee Compliance and Enforcement Advice
Advice on pro-active compliance best-practices, and enforcement hearing advice and representation if you are subject to enforcement orders and proceedings, we can represent you.
Client Advocacy and Representation
Client advocacy at both provincial staff and political levels to help advance the arguments for a more service-oriented licensing service and more client-focussed government practices. Using risk-based assessments we will help make the arguments to improve the services you require to cut through the red-tape and operate your business efficiently.
Local Government Advocacy and Representation
Lobbying on your behalf before municipal councils for zoning and policy changes, and helping steer your liquor or cannabis licence application through all local government requirements and approval procedures. We will liaise with local politicians , and speak in front of municipal councils on your behalf. We help to navigate government agencies, including: local governments, the Islands Trust, the Agricultural Land Commission, and Indigenous governments. We have experience with: land use planning, land disposition, land title and tenure, and zoning in municipal, indigenous, and rural land settings.
Business Advice and Strategy
As a former senior government statutory decision-maker, policy maker and regulator; Dugald can advise you on the best approaches to navigating the regulatory and policy maze. We will provide support to individual licensees and applicants, companies holding multiple licences, or industry groups across the liquor manufacturing, liquor and cannabis retail, and liquor hospitality sectors.
Networking
Within the industry, collaborating with other industry consultants, with industry advocacy groups, and across government regulatory agencies to help your voice be heard.