Province/ Territory |
Age & Legal Consumption |
Legalization Law |
Effectivity Date |
Limitations |
Alberta |
The minimum age for purchase and consumption of cannabis at 18. This is in line with Alberta’s minimum age for purchasing and consuming alcohol and tobacco |
Bill 26: An Act to Control and Regulate Cannabis
Bill 29: An Act to Reduce Cannabis and Alcohol Impaired Driving |
Nov. 16, 2017 Nov. 14, 2017 |
- Licensed retail establishments will be the only stores that can sell cannabis, and will not be able to sell cannabis if they sell alcohol, tobacco or pharmaceuticals.
- Individuals under 25 will not be allowed to purchase cannabis or be on licensed premises.
- Possession limit is up to 30 grams.
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British Columbia |
Anyone 19 years old or older will be allowed to possess up to 30 grams of recreational cannabis in a public place, which aligns with the government’s proposed possession limit. |
Cannabis Control and Licensing Act
Cannabis Distribution Act (CDA)
Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2018 |
April 26, 2018 |
- Smoking or vaping cannabis in playgrounds, schools, and other public areas used by kids.
- B.C. will allow adults to grow up to four cannabis plants per household; plants must not be visible from the view of public spaces off-property.
- Home cultivation of non-medical cannabis will be banned in dwellings used as daycares. In addition, landlords and strata councils will be able to restrict or prohibit home cultivation.
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Manitoba |
Legal age is one year above drinking age, 19 years old. |
The Safe and Responsible Retailing of Cannabis Act
The Liquor and Gaming Control Act
The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act |
Dec. 5, 2017
Dec. 5, 2017
June 2, 2017 |
- Smoking or vaping cannabis in outdoor public places, enclosed public places and indoor workplaces will be prohibited, and driving under the influence of cannabis or consuming cannabis in a vehicle will remain illegal.
- The Safe and Responsible Retailing of Cannabis Act prohibits growing marijuana at home in Manitoba.
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New Brunswick |
Adults 19 and older will be able to legally buy up to 30 grams of cannabis from a Cannabis NB retail store |
Cannabis Management Corporation Act
Cannabis Control Act
Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund Act
New Brunswick Liquor Corporation Act
Motor Vehicle Act |
November 2017 |
- When grown indoors, the plants must be in a separate, locked space.
- When grown outdoors, they must be located behind a locked enclosure that is 1.52 meters high.
- Cannabis consumption in public places or any motor vehicle while in operation are prohibited.
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Newfoundland & Labrador |
The purchase age will be set at 19. |
Cannabis Act
Act to Amend the Criminal Code |
Oct. 17, 2018
November 2017 |
- Consumption of cannabis will be limited to private residences.
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Northwest Territories |
The legal minimum age to buy, possess or use cannabis is 19, the same as the legal drinking age in the Northwest Territories and are allowed to have up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or the equivalent in public at any time. |
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Implementation Act |
Apr. 23, 2018 |
- NWT residents may grow up to four cannabis plants per household - regardless of the number of adults in the home.
- Cannabis use is restricted to private property and is prohibited at public events and in public spaces used by children.
- Cannabis use in vehicles will not be allowed and there are penalties for driving while impaired.
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Nova Scotia |
19 will be the legal age to use, buy, grow or possess cannabis in Nova Scotia. Possession is allowed up to 30 grams only. |
Cannabis Control Act |
April 17, 2018 |
- If you’re under 19, cannabis will be seized and you may be fined up to $150. Parents or guardians may be notified. Restorative justice programs may apply.
- The Smoke-free Places Act will apply to the use of combustible cannabis in public places.
- Cannabis can only be used in the privacy of your own home.
- Cannabis in any form cannot be used in vehicles by passengers or drivers. You may be fined up to $2,000 for consumption in a vehicle.
- Legal age adults will be able to grow up to four cannabis plants per household.
- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation will be the only authorized retailer of cannabis in Nova Scotia. Cannabis can be purchased by adults 19 or over at designated NSLC stores or online.
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Nunavut |
The use and distribution of cannabis is permitted for those who are 19 years of age and older. |
Cannabis Act
Cannabis Statutes Amendment Act |
June 13, 2018
This Act will come into effect when the federal cannabis legislation has been enforced. |
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Ontario |
The use of cannabis is legal for anyone 19 and older up to 30 grams per person. |
Cannabis Act |
Oct. 17, 2018 |
- Private residences – this does not include residences that are also workplaces (e.g. long-term care and/or retirement homes).
- Cannabis can be used in public places.
- Up to four plants may be grown per household.
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Prince Edward Island |
The minimum age to purchase, possess and use recreational cannabis will be set at 19 years of age. |
Smoke-free Places Act |
Jan.1, 2017
(amendment) |
- Cannabis use will be restricted to private residences, with some exceptions for certain designated spaces, to limit impacts on communities and public health.
- A household will be permitted to have four (4) cannabis plants, inaccessible to minors.
- The production and processing of cannabis products will continue to be regulated through federal licensing.
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Quebec |
Age of legal consumption is 18 years old. |
Cannabis Act |
April 13, 2017 |
- Patients are permitted to possess up to a 30-day supply of marijuana as prescribed by the patient’s healthcare practitioner, with a maximum of 150 grams.
- Growing their own cannabis is not allowed.
- Can be smoked in places where tobacco smoking is allowed except in universities and CEGEP campuses.
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Saskatchewan |
Only adults 19 years old or older can legally possess or consume cannabis. The province has set the legal age to match the legal drinking age. |
Cannabis Act |
Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act has passed by Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent. |
- For a minor (under age 19), it’s illegal to possess marijuana. Possession of more than five grams for a minor would result in a criminal charge while smaller amounts would be handled through ticketing and seizure.
- Smoking in public places is not allowed.
- A maximum of four marijuana plants can be legally grown per household.
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Yukon |
19 years and older are allowed to use and possess a maximum of 30 grams per person. |
Cannabis Act |
Oct. 17, 2018 |
- Consumption can be done only on private property and in private residences, subject to landlord restrictions.
- A maximum of four marijuana plants can be legally grown per household.
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