Delta 9 Applauds Manitoba Government on Bill 10 Amendment to Repeal 6% Social Responsibility Fee
May 17 2023 - 8:11PM
DELTA 9 CANNABIS INC. (TSX: DN) (OTCQB: DLTNF) (“Delta 9” or the
“Company”), is pleased to support Bill 10 proposed by the Manitoba
Conservative Government which would repeal the 6% Social
Responsibility Fee (the “SRF”) on gross retail cannabis revenues.
The Bill, if passed, would eliminate SRF owing from retailers
retroactive to January 1, 2022. During the public consultations on
Bill 10, cannabis retailers, including Delta 9, have encouraged the
government to waive the fees owed for 2022 and 2023.
"We would like to thank the Manitoba
Conservative Government and Minister Cullen for proposing the
amendment to make the SRF repeal retroactive to January 2022.
Cannabis retailers have voiced the need for this type of financial
support to invest that capital back into their business, to lower
prices, educate the public, create more jobs, and continue to put
an end to the illegal market,” said John Arbuthnot, CEO of Delta 9.
“When the social responsibility fee is eliminated, Manitoba will
have one of the most competitive pricing programs for cannabis in
Canada. This is a strong demonstration from the Manitoba
Conservative Government that they have listened to the concerns of
stakeholders and have brought forward swift supports for the
cannabis retail sector.”
The social responsibility fee was introduced in
2018 to fund the social costs of public education, safety, and
health for cannabis and eliminate the Manitoba PST charge. When
Bill 10 passes, the Manitoba government is expected to enter the
federal excise tax agreement which is expected to be revenue
neutral for the province going forward.
For more information contact:Investor
& Media Contact:Ian Chadsey VP Corporate
AffairsMobile: 204-898-7722E-mail: ian.chadsey@delta9.ca
About Delta 9 Cannabis Inc.
Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. is a vertically integrated
cannabis company focused on bringing the highest quality cannabis
products to market. The Company sells cannabis products through its
wholesale and retail sales channels and sells its cannabis grow
pods to other businesses. Delta 9's wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta
9 Bio-Tech Inc., is a licensed producer of medical and recreational
cannabis and operates an 95,000 square foot production facility
in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Delta 9 owns and operates a
chain of retail stores under the Delta 9 Cannabis Store brand.
Delta 9's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol "DN" and on the OTCQB under the symbol “DLTNF”. For more
information, please visit www.invest.delta9.ca.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking
Information
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forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of
management regarding the Company’s future business plans and other
matters. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are
not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs,
plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward
looking statements in this news release include (i) statements
relating to amendments to Bill 10 to repeal the SRF and (ii)
statements relating to the approval and passage of Bill 10. Such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause
actual results, performance or developments to differ materially
from those contained in the statements, including the Company’s
actual financial results being different from its estimates as well
as all risk factors set forth in the annual information form of
Delta 9 dated March 31, 2023 which has been filed on
SEDAR. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated
by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur,
what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are urged
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of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any intent or
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whether as a result of new information, future events or results or
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