news Health Canada’s economic relief for the cannabis industry falls well short, says Canadian Chamber By Ryan Greer, Canadian Chamber of Commerce The fee deferral does not distinguish that some companies have already paid the annual fee, which is due at the beginning of September. Furthermore, the deferral does not recognize that revenue generated in the last six months was severely restricted due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, nor will it really help publicly traded companies, as the amount for this fiscal year will still need to be accrued for payment next year. (File: Pexels photo)