The Government of Canada is inviting comment on potential amendments to the Industrial Hemp Regulations. The amendments aim to reduce regulatory requirements and administrative burden, while continuing to meet our public health and public safety objectives.

“These changes would support our commitment to reducing regulatory red tape, while maintaining key control measures for industrial hemp.”

The focus of this consultation includes the following stakeholders.

• current and potential industrial hemp licence holders
• industrial hemp industry associations
• cannabis licence holders
• cannabis industry associations
• Indigenous groups
• professional associations
• federal partners (departments and agencies)
• provinces and territories

The Notice of Intent was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 16, 2026 and the deadline to submit comments is June 30, 2026.

To participate, send your comments in an email to cannabis.consultation@hc-sc.gc.ca. Use the subject line: “Consultation on potential amendments to the Industrial Hemp Regulations”.

For  more information visit: Government of Canada

To read the official announcement visit: Government of Canada Gazette