Federal law

The federal Cannabis Act allows Canadians 18 years of age and over to purchase and use cannabis. Cannabis laws, including possession, buying and selling, and producing cannabis are complex and constantly changing. To get help, ask a lawyer now.

If you have been charged with a cannabis related or other criminal offence, it is important to hire an experienced criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible.

Provincial law

The Federal Government shares implementation of the new Act with each province and territory, who can regulate certain rules and restrictions including increasing the legal age for cannabis use and consumption.

The territories and many provinces have raised the legal age in their jurisdiction, often to coincide with that province’s or territory’s legal age for alcohol consumption.

The legal age to purchase, sell or consume cannabis in each province and territory is as follows:

The legal age is 18 in:

• Alberta

The legal age is 19 in:

• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

The legal age is 21 in:

• Quebec

Get help

To erase your criminal record for simple cannabis possession or any other criminal charges, call toll-free 1-888-808-3628 or learn more at Pardon Partners. It’s easier than you think.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is important to hire an experienced criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible. Contact our preferred criminal defence expert, Calvin Barry Criminal Lawyers for a free consultation at 416-938-5858 .

Cannabis laws, including possession, buying and selling, and producing cannabis are complex and constantly changing. To get help, ask a lawyer now.

								
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