Does Canada have a recreational use program?

Yes, recreational cannabis is legal in Canada. On October 17, 2018, the Canadian government legalized, controlled, and regulated access to cannabis.

Does Canada have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Canada. The country launched a medical marijuana program in 2001, overseen by Health Canada. Access to cannabis cultivated at home or direct sales from Health Canada were the initial offerings of the program.

What are the rules for medical use?

There is no “medical marijuana card” in Canada. Patients no longer need a card or Health Canada registration (unless they are growing) to get access to  cannabis medically.

Patients can self-refer to a medical cannabis specialist and register with as many mail-order providers (licensed producers) as they need for free.

Cannabis retail establishments are widespread, thus some individuals don’t see a doctor for cannabinoid therapies. However, using cannabis prescribed by a clinician with therapeutic knowledge has several benefits.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

What are the medical program limits?

Authorized patients might order cannabis (only in dried form) by mail from a Licensed Producer, a business that Health Canada has approved and controlled. Health Canada established a 150 gram possession restriction for cannabis but did not control its potency or daily consumption. 

The lesser amount of 150 grams or 30 days’ worth of dried cannabis (or a product made from weed) on top of the 30 grams that can be used for non-medical reasons. If police ask, people who are allowed to access cannabis for medical reasons must be ready to show that they are officially allowed to have more than 30 grams (or the equivalent) in public.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

There are several ways to administer medical cannabis: smoking, eating it in food, vaping it, and using a spray. While the majority of Canadians who use medical cannabis report experimenting with various delivery methods, smoking has been the most popular.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

In Canada, cannabis is illegal everywhere and can be delivered right to your home by a licensed store in the majority of provinces.

Is CBD legal in Canada?

No, CBD is not legal in Canada. Producing, selling, importing, or exporting CBD was illegal unless it was approved for scientific or medicinal uses. CBD products are only permitted to be sold in accordance with the Cannabis Act and its rules, and they are still subject to tight regulation.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Canada?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Canada. Cannabis offenses are committed by people who operate outside the law, like organized crime. Penalties are determined based on how serious the offense was. For less serious offenses, sanctions can include warnings and citations; for more significant offenses, they can include criminal prosecution and jail time.