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Indiva, London’s first medical-cannabis producer, has been granted a federal licence and is already looking ahead to opening a retail store in the city.

In anticipation of receiving its licence from Health Canada, Indiva began construction of a major expansion of its plant in an industrial park in south London.

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It makes sense . . . Our facilities are secure and overseen by Health Canada. It's the ideal place for retail sales because the infrastructure is in place Allan Rewak

Indiva CEO Niel Marotta said the company should be sending out it first orders to patients through its website later this year.

But the political landscape has changed since Indiva began construction in June.

The new Ford government in Queen’s Park has signaled it will allow cannabis sales by private vendors and Marotta says that opens up opportunities for a retail outlet either at the Indiva plant or in a storefront operation.

“We would love to do that . . . As a licenced producer, having our own store would be a natural extension. It would be a chance to showcase our products and educate consumers,” he said.