Been stated before the application process has been in process over time. Do you think Bill and the team waited until yesterday to start submitting info? Sorry but do you think Health Canada would waste any time and fuel to inspect a facility if they hadn't already submitted paper work? If they did that would be a huge waste of resources and tax money considering how many have applied. Think about it.
The issuance of a ready to build letter is done if requested by the company. If an applicant does not request such a letter, one is not sent. The delivery of a ready to build letter at the request of an applicant is made to help them navigate the procedure necessary to complete a successful application and should not be considered to be a letter of approval for the overall application.
Health Canada has no plans to limit licenses. Anyone who successfully completes the process and meets the requirements will be issued a license and market conditions will determine who succeeds and who fails. Compliance will determine who keeps their license and who losess it.