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Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis. Date modified: 2022-09-22. Learn about the current status of canabis (marijuana) laws in Canada, and the work being done to legalize and regulate it.
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Oct 16, 2023 · Cannabis use continued to change from 2018 to 2020. By 2021, the rates of past-year cannabis use stabilized across Canada, although regional rate differences remain. Cannabis use also differs by age and increased for most age groups. Access to legal cannabis increased since the Cannabis Act came into force.
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Today, Health Canada published the results of its 2021 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS). Health Canada has conducted the Canadian Cannabis Survey every year since 2017. This is the fifth cycle of the survey. Data for the 2021 survey was collected from April to June 2021.
The 2021 Canadian Cannabis Survey provides insights into Canadians' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours on cannabis use
December 23, 2021 Ottawa, ON Health Canada
The Government of Canada takes a public health approach to cannabis regulation, which includes collecting data to better understand how Canadians view and use cannabis.
Today, Health Canada published the results of its 2021 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS). Health Canada has conducted the Canadian Cannabis Survey every year since 2017. This is the fifth cycle of the survey. Data for the 2021 survey was collected from April to June 2021.
Results of the Canadian Cannabis Survey will be used to evaluate the impact of the Cannabis Act; inform policy and program development; and to advance effective public education and awareness activities. This important survey complements Health Canada’s other national substance use surveys, including the Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey and the Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey.
•The 2021 CCS results are based on online responses from more than 10,000 respondents aged 16 years of age and older from each province and territory.
Data was collected across five themes:
•knowledge, attitudes and behaviours;
•cannabis use and products used;
•sources of cannabis and purchasing patterns
•driving and cannabis use; and,
•Canadian Cannabis Survey 2021 – Summary
•Detailed methodological report and data tables
Mar 21, 2024 · Recommendation 43: Health Canada should encourage additional research on the therapeutic use of cannabis in Canada, without compromising the frameworks established for the review and authorization of clinical trials and health products.
Oct 17, 2018 · Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. Cannabis is now legal. The Cannabis Act creates a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada. The Act aims to accomplish 3 goals: keep cannabis out of the hands of youth. keep profits out of the pockets of criminals.
Oct 24, 2021 · On Oct. 17, 2018, cannabis became legal in all provinces and territories for adults 18 and over, making Canada just the second country to legalize recreational use of the drug. The Cannabis...
Jul 27, 2020 · Canadian law permits: Buy, possess (up to 30 grams), or use cannabis and cannabis products if you are over 18. Share up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent with other adults. Buy cannabis products from a provincial or territorial retailer. Grow up to four plants per residence for personal use.
