Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory

A sign at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport reminds passengers departing for the United States that carrying cannabis across international borders remains illegal under Canadian law.

On October 17, 2018, cannabis was legalized in Canada for recreational and medical purposes. It was already legal for medicinal purposes, under conditions outlined in the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations[1] issued by Health Canada, and for seed, grain, and fibre production under licence by Health Canada.[2]

The legalization for recreational purposes was achieved with the passage of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act by Parliament on 19 June 2018. Legalization was effective on October 30, 2018.[3][4] Adults 18 and over can possess up to 30 grams (1.05 oz) of dried or “equivalent non-dried form” in public. Adults are also allowed to make cannabis-infused food and drinks "as long as organic solvents are not used to create concentrated products."[5][6]

  1. ^ "Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations". laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Industrial Hemp Regulation Program FAQ". Health Canada. November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  3. ^ Scott, Monique (June 20, 2018). "Marijuana to be legal in Canada starting October 17, Trudeau confirms". Global News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "The Cannabis Act: The Facts". Health Canada. Government of Canada. 20 June 2018. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Marijuana is legal everywhere across Canada now". Inside Halton. Metroland News. 17 October 2018. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Cannabis is legal in Canada — here's what you need to know". CBC News. CBC. 17 October 2018. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.

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