Canadian hashish operators are getting ready their companies for a nationwide postal strike on Friday, which entails 55,000 postal employees.

The Canadian Union of Postal Employees, failed to achieve a pay take care of the postal operator forward of the vacation season, main Canada Publish to halt mail processing and supply till the dispute is resolved.

In preparation for what might be a prolonged dispute, the second in six years, hashish corporations in Canada are taking steps to make sure prospects can nonetheless obtain their orders.

StratCann reviews that a number of hashish corporations are exploring various delivery choices, together with using non-public supply companies.

Tilray has stated it can make the most of various delivery strategies to make sure well timed supply of medicine to sufferers with out further price. The corporate has emphasised its dedication to prioritizing sufferers’ well-being throughout this time.

Equally, the SQDC in Quebec, which depends closely on in-store gross sales, is encouraging prospects to make use of its same-day supply service or choose up orders at close by shops. This method is anticipated to attenuate disruptions, as solely 6% of the SQDC’s gross sales are made on-line.

Moreover, Natural Dispatch, a medical hashish supplier in BC, is creating delivery options, together with utilizing FedEx, after being caught off guard by the nationwide strike. The corporate had anticipated a rolling strike, which might have allowed for continued supply in some areas.

In the meantime, Aurora Hashish has defaulted to utilizing Purolator for supply, though it’s value noting that Purolator’s union has acknowledged it won’t deal with mail that originated with Canada Publish in an act of solidarity.