About Our Cannabis Membership
WHAT DOES ABLE BC DO?
Leading advocate for BC’s cannabis retail and your voice to government, representing over 100 private cannabis stores in the province
Work with government to create business-friendly policies and enhance private sector opportunities
Help you resolve issues with the LDB and other industry suppliers
Negotiate industry-leading benefit programs that save you time and money
Provide cannabis policy and government relations expertise
Your one-stop shop for the urgent industry information you need to run your business
Learn more about membership.
ADVOCATING ON YOUR BEHALF SINCE Legalization
When recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018, ABLE BC saw an opportunity to support a new industry. ABLE’s deep understanding of government relations, policy development and regulation make us a perfect fit to advocate for private cannabis retailers.
With our longstanding relationships with all levels of provincial government, the LCRB, LDB and BC Cannabis Secretariat, ABLE is uniquely placed to reach decision makers to positively influence cannabis policy.
Learn more about our advocacy work.
ABLE BC Cannabis Committee
ABOUT CANNABIS COMMITTEE
ABLE’s policy priorities and advocacy strategy are guided by our Cannabis Committee, working alongside our staff, Directors. All of the committee members are experienced and dedicated industry professionals, representing a variety of business sizes and BC regions.
The committee steers policy priorities to ensure our advocacy work benefits BC’s private cannabis industry.
Thank you to our Cannabis Committee members, who continue to play an important role.
Cannabis Committee Members
MEET FEVEN BERHANE
CANNABIS COMMITTEE CHAIR
Feven is the proud Co-Founder of KushKlub Canada, a cannabis retail brand with locations in Vancouver and Toronto. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in BC's private cannabis retail industry, and we are excited to see how her leadership steers our cannabis advocacy in the coming months.
Feven grew up in Richmond, with humble beginnings as an Eritrean refugee. This background shaped her approach to entrepreneurship, instilling a holistic and intentional perspective and goal of enriching her community.
Starting her career in banking, Feven quickly climbed the ranks to Corporate Trustee. Her time in this industry ignited a passion for entrepreneurship and drive to build a sustainable legacy in the cannabis industry.
Feven uses her success to empower new Canadians, regularly volunteering for philanthropic endeavours and supporting youth in her East African diaspora community.
ABLE BC’s Cannabis Committee also includes the following retailers:
Member Testimonials
Keith Barbon
Cascadia Liquor Stores, Flight Cannabis Co.
ABLE BC has been instrumental in the success of the private liquor retail industry. We continue to be impressed with their effective advocacy and suite of benefits and resources.
Our liquor stores have benefited greatly from membership, and we are confident our cannabis retail stores will too.
Dennis Park
Craft Greenery Cannabis
We joined ABLE BC because we believe in supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of BC’s cannabis and liquor industries. At Craft Greenery Cannabis, we see ourselves as part of a larger movement to promote fair regulations, enhance consumer education, and create a level playing field for independent retailers like us.
ABLE BC gives us a stronger voice in advocating for policies that benefit small businesses and ensure the diversity of our industry, helping us maintain our focus on offering quality, locally sourced products.
Being part of this organization allows us to stay connected with other like-minded retailers and actively contribute to shaping the future of cannabis retail in British Columbia.