11/09/2025
Ever wonder what happened to Mary’s Wellness Cannabis Tea? Let’s talk about it.
As a single mom to 6 amazing kids (including triplets!), I created Mary’s Wellness in 2015 for everyone who needed a moment of peace.
And you LOVED it. I was blown away when our batches sold out, week after week.
So, why did we disappear?
The hard truth is that the system is a “value-suck” chain designed to make it impossible for small producers to survive.
Here’s what I was actually paying:
1. First, the Federal Excise Tax: This is a flat tax on every milligram of THC, paid before a single box is sold.
2. Second, the OCS Markup: This was the killer. The OCS is the only legal provincial wholesaler. In 2023, they took a mandatory 25% to 31% markup on my product.
3. Third, the Retailer Markup: After the OCS took their 31% cut, the private retailer had to add their markup (often another 25-50%) just to keep their doors open.
When you’re forced to pay a 31% markup to a mandatory government middle-man before the store even gets it, the numbers just don’t work.
No matter how many boxes we sold, the system was designed to take it all. With a heavy heart, I had to make the smart call for my family and pull the plug.
This isn’t a story of failure; it’s a story of a system that needs to change.
To everyone who bought a box, thank you for being part of the journey. Your support meant (and still means) the world. ❤️
