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Dec 27, 2023 Changes to cannabis rules and regulations in 2023
When federal cannabis legalization came into force in 2018, followed by regulatory regimes in provinces, First Nations, and municipalities, it was the beginning of a long, never-ending cycle of push and pull between industry, consumers, and regulators for a standard that balanced all of these interests.

Nov 4, 2023 The Evolution Of Weed Culture In Canada: A Timeline
In this article, you will join us on an engaging journey through time to explore the dynamic evolution of weed culture in Canada. From its humble beginnings to the current landscape, we will take you on an informative timeline, offering a comprehensive look at the progression of marijuana acceptance and its impact on Canadian society. Get ready to uncover the significant milestones, cultural turning points, and pivotal moments that have profoundly influenced the nation’s relationship with weed.

Oct 16, 2023 Five years since legalization, what have we learned about cannabis in Canada?
On October 17, 2023, it will have been five years since cannabis was legalized for non-medical use, production and sale in Canada, making Canada the first major industrialized country to provide legal and regulated access to cannabis for non-medical purposes.

Jul 28, 2023 The Canadian Cannabis Survey 2023
The use of cannabis is common in Canada. In 2019, Health Canada’s Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey
(CADS) found that 21% of respondents 15 years of age and older reported using cannabis in the past year,
with males reporting use more often than females. Canadians 15-24 years old were significantly more likely to use cannabis in the past 12 months than those 25 years of age and older. Cannabis use is also common among students, with 18% of students in grades 7-12 reporting past year use in the 2021/2022 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS). International data for cannabis from 2021 shows that the United States had a lifetime prevalence rate of 50.0%1
, while Canada had a prevalence rate
of 41.7%2. Prevalence rates for past year cannabis use were highest in North America (14.6%) when compared to other regions (Australia and New Zealand (10.6%); West and Central Africa (9.3%); Europe(5.4%); Asia (1.9%)) around the world3.

Feb 3, 2023 Cannabis consumption in Canada
Release date: April 19, 2024

In 2023, more than one-third of adults aged 18 to 24 years (38.4%) and 25 to 44 years (34.5%) reported using cannabis in the previous 12 months, compared with 15.5% of adults aged 45 years and older.

Feb 3, 2023 National Cannabis Survey, 2023
Released: 2024-03-18:
New data show that, in 2023, five years after non-medical cannabis use was legalized, over one-third of younger adults aged 18 to 44 years and one in seven adults aged 45 years and older had used cannabis in the previous 12 months. Cannabis consumers tend to favour products such as dried leaf or flower and edible cannabis, and they often prefer legal cannabis sources because of product safety.

Feb 3, 2023 Alcohol and cannabis sales in Canada, April 2023 to March 2024
Release date: March 7, 2025

Jan 1, 2023 A Public Health Perspective on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Canada
In November 2022, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) participated in the federal government's public consultation on cannabis legalization, Taking stock of progress:
Cannabis legalization and regulation in Canada (Health Canada, 2022). CCSA was created by an act of Parliament in 1988 to advise and address substance use in Canada. Therefore, CCSA is uniquely
situated to provide an objective, evidence-informed perspective that centres around public health and safety. We support policy makers across Canada in making informed decisions about substance use, including cannabis. CCSA also plays an important role as a convenor among all levels of governments and other key stakeholders, such as people with lived and living experience, and many other crucial voices on the issues surrounding cannabis.

Feb 3, 2022 2022 CANADIAN CANNABIS SURVEY (CCS)
Table 1. Past 12-month cannabis use, by sex and age group, Canada, 2022
Table 2. Past 12-month cannabis use, by sexual orientation, sex and age group, Canada, 2022

Feb 3, 2022 Canada 2022 CANNABIS REPORT
JUNE 2023: In October 2018, Canada became the second country to legalize non-medical cannabis. The primary objectives of the federal Cannabis Act includes preventing young persons from accessing cannabis and protecting public health
and safety by establishing a legal regulatory framework.

Feb 3, 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey 2022: Summary
The Cannabis Act came into force on October 17, 2018 and provides legal access to cannabis and controls and regulates its production, distribution and sale. To evaluate the impact of the Cannabis Act, data are required to better understand how Canadians view and use cannabis. These data will also support development of policy and program initiatives, including public education and awareness activities.

Jun 9, 2020 Canada exported record amount of dried cannabis in 2019, but mostly to one market
Canadian businesses exported more dried medical cannabis than ever last year, but that growth is expected to be challenged when the country’s main export destination - Germany - initiates local production later this year.

Dec 28, 2019 Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
More than a year ago, Canada made recreational cannabis legal. So why are people still buying it on the black market?

When Canada legalised marijuana just over a year ago, it seemed like anyone who was anyone wanted to break into the market.



Dec 11, 2019 In one year, Canadians spent $908M on legal cannabis
OTTAWA — Canadians spent about $908 million on non-medical cannabis in the first year since legalization, but online sales dropped as more brick-and-mortar locations opened, said Statistics Canada .

Oct 17, 2019 Cannabis edibles now legal in Canada, but won't be available for 60 days
A year after the legalization of cannabis, edibles have been added to the playing field, prompting people to wonder when they can get their hands on some.

Dec 21, 2018 Health Canada releases draft regulations for edible cannabis products
The draft regulations, released Thursday by Health Canada, propose three new classes of cannabis: edibles, extracts and topicals -- and includes a hard cap on the amount of THC these products can contain.

No package of edibles would be permitted more than 10 milligrams of THC, while extracts and topicals could not exceed 1,000 milligrams of THC.

Nov 4, 2018 Canada struggles to meet huge demand for legal cannabis
Numerous stores dealing with empty shelves and disgruntled customers, with fears many consumers will turn to black market

Oct 17, 2018 Cannabis is legal in Canada - here's what you need to know
Recreational marijuana is legal as of today, but the vision of what a pot-permissive Canada looks like remains somewhat hazy.

Oct 17, 2018 Marijuana in Canada Becomes Legal Oct. 17
On Oct. 17, Canada becomes the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace. Uruguay launched legal sales last year, after several years of planning.

Jul 16, 2018 Notice of intent to amend: Prescription Drug List (PDL): Phytocannabinoids
The purpose of this Notice of Intent to Amend is to announce that Health Canada will add phytocannabinoids to the Human and Veterinary Prescription Drug Lists (PDL). This addition will be effective upon the coming into force of the Cannabis Act.

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