Canadian Cannabis Sales Skyrocketed in March, Despite Widespread Lockdowns

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Even with concerns over COVID-19 shutdowns and supply chain issues, Canadian pot shops sold more than $181 million worth of weed during the month of March.

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Canadians across the country are still largely on lockdown in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But while restaurants and most retail stores have spent the past few months struggling to make rent, Canadian cannabis dispensaries have been thriving.

According to a new report from StatsCanada, and first reported by Bloomberg, sales in the country’s legal weed market topped $181 million in the month of March, eclipsing previous monthly sales totals by...

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