Who We Are

Who We Are

  • DM Consulting is a full-service consultancy operating in British Columbia, Canada
  • Our expertise is the regulation of liquor and cannabis in British Columbia
  • Our goal is to help clients navigate the complex regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements for the liquor and the cannabis industry.
  • Dugald Smith, our Principal, is the former Deputy General Manager of the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch
  • Dugald was one of the key architects who oversaw the implementation of the retail cannabis licensing framework in British Columbia in 2018.
  • Dugald retired from government in 2023 and provides expert advice to both the liquor and cannabis industry as a private consultant.
  • We advocate for our clients for streamlined government services and the reduction of red tape.
Dugald Smith

Dugald Smith, our Principal, former Deputy General Manager of the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

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