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Thirteen producers have been selected to supply the province’s cannabis needs, according to a Thursday morning news release.

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) released its list of licensed producers who will have contracts in place for distribution and warehousing come legalization on Oct. 17.

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The following licensed producers were selected from the 31 expressions of interest submitted before the deadline in February:

7 Acres/The Supreme Cannabis Company

ABCann Global

Aphria Inc.

Aurora

CannTrust

Canopy Growth

Emblem Cannabis

Maricann Group Inc.

MedReleaf Corp.

Organigram

Starseed Medicinal Inc.

UP Cannabis Inc.

Weed MD

AGLC will engage more producers as they become federally licensed and specifically those based in Alberta, said the release.

When legalized, licensed producers will provide the AGLC with cannabis for distribution to retailers. Consumers will also be able to buy directly from AGLC online and have their purchases delivered through Canada Post and Purolator.