Société québécoise du cannabis
Government AdministrationQuebec, Canada201-500 Employees
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) operates as a government-run cannabis retailer in Quebec. Based in Montreal, it emphasizes protecting public health by guiding consumers toward the licensed market and keeping them within it, without promoting cannabis use. Its mandate is social, prioritizing the health and safety of customers and, over the long term, reducing the illicit cannabis market. Profits are directed to a fund that supports prevention initiatives and research related to cannabis. The SQDC serves cannabis consumers in Quebec through regulated retail channels overseen by the public sector and has pursued expansion, including the opening of a new store location outside Montreal in 2024. In 2026 it was named a finalist for industry awards recognizing its 90-minute delivery service, its open-concept store design, and the implementation of an integrated human resources management system, underscoring its focus on accessibility and operational improvements.