Canada's Law Firm For Regulated Substances and Fintech
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Our focus on regulated substances and fintech means we stay abreast of industry developments relevant to you.
Our proudest accomplishment is helping business owners obtain licences from governments and regulatory bodies.

We've provided hundreds of consultations and assisted countless clients with regulatory compliance and licensing.

Substance Law is Canada’s law firm for regulated substances and fintech.Led by Founder and Managing Lawyer Harrison Jordan, the firm covers a wide range of sectors, including:
Cannabis • Psychedelics • Liquor • Vaping • Tobacco • Food and Beverages • Excise Act, Duty and Stamping Matters • Consumer Packaged Goods • Drugs (including NHPs) • FINTRAC / PCMLTFA • Money Services Businesses • Payment Services Providers under the Retail Payment Activities Act • Crypto / Blockchain • NFTs
Harrison earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he engaged in a wide array of public and private law courses. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph. His comprehensive knowledge ensures that Substance Law remains at the forefront of legal developments in this evolving landscape.
Harrison’s dedication to his practice and continuous learning contribute to his reputation as a trusted advisor in regulated industries. Through his work, Harrison aims to influence positive change while supporting the growth of innovative businesses within regulated sectors. The firm or its founder has been quoted in BBC, Global News, CBC News, BlogTo, the Cannabis Industry Lawyer Podcast, and more.
Harrison is a Class 3 Trademark Agent, CAMS-certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified Bitcoin Professional, CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4), Certified Blockchain Expert, Blockchain Council, Certified Ethereum Professional, CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4), and a Certified NFT Expert, Blockchain Council.

We proudly serve the following industries (and select clients in other industries): Cannabis • Psychedelics • Liquor • Vaping • Tobacco • Food and Beverages • Excise Act, Duty and Stamping Matters • Consumer Packaged Goods • Drugs (including NHPs) • FINTRAC / PCMLTFA • Money Services Businesses • Payment Services Providers under the Retail Payment Activities Act • Crypto / Blockchain • NFTs
We offer a broad range of legal services covering many diverse areas of law:Regulatory Compliance • Licensing & Applications • Resolving Matters with Regulators • Transactional Matters, including M&A • Contract and Policy Review, Drafting and Negotiation • Breach of Contract and Dispute Resolution • Corporate Matters, including Incorporation and Minute Book Maintenance • Intellectual Property, including Trademark and Copyright Matters • Employment Matters
We always strive to offer our clients our clients with transparent, flexible and reasonable pricing and options. Where we can, we offer both hourly and fixed-fee pricing options, and payment through Wire, E-transfer, or Credit/Debit Card.