In Canada, the Cannabis Act came into force on October 17, 2018. Provinces and territories are responsible for determining the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis.
They are also allowed to set additional restrictions including:
- Increasing the minimum age
- Lowering possession limits
- Restricting the use of cannabis in public areas
For this reason, regulations on the use and sale of cannabis vary from province to province.
Learn more about the rules and regulations of cannabis use and possession in your province.
Cannabis rules and regulations in Ontario
Legal age: 19
Where to buy: private licensed and government stores
Possession limit: 30 grams
Where can you smoke it:
- Private Residences that are not also workplaces
- Designated smoking rooms in hotels, motels and inns
- Scientific research facilities
Where you cannot smoke it:
- Indoor common areas
- Enclosed public areas and workplaces
- Schools or areas where children gather
- Hospitals or facilities providing hospice care
- Publicly owned spaces
- Vehicles and boats (does not include residential vehicles or boat that have permanent sleeping accommodation, cooking facilities and are anchored or parked)
- Schools or areas where children gather
- Hospitals or facilities providing hospice