Regulation of cannabis in Québec

Using cannabis can come with unpleasant surprises, like experiencing episodes of severe anxiety. It's not worth the risk.

An approach focused on public health and safety

The federal government tabled its bill to legalize cannabis in April 2017, and the Government of Québec’s analysis found many complex issues in it of concern to Québec. Extensive consultations were conducted with experts and the public, after which the Act to constitute the Société québécoise du cannabis, to enact the Cannabis Regulation Act and to amend various highway safety-related provisions was tabled. It was passed in June 2018. Cannabis was legalized on October 17, 2018. The regulation of cannabis in Québec includes a number of measures aimed at protecting public health and safety.

The Government of Québec understands how important it is to inform and educate the public about cannabis use. It will make every effort to ensure that people are aware that using cannabis is a serious matter and understand the effects and consequences it can have.

La Loi encadrant le cannabis a changé

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Alcool ou drogue, mêmes conséquences - casier judiciaire

Le cannabis est plus fort qu'on pense

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Impossible que le cannabis fasse ça (Cerveau et dépendance)

Impossible que le cannabis fasse ça (Dépendance)

Le cannabis en chiffres

Votre ado et le cannabis

Encadrement du cannabis au Québec

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News

November 1, 2019

The Cannabis Regulation Act was amended

The Act to tighten the regulation of cannabis passed on November 1^st, 2019. That Act amends the Cannabis Regulation Act. From now on, it is now forbidden to smoke or vape cannabis in any public place, whether indoor or outdoor. As of January 1^st, 2020, the minimum legal age to possess or purchase cannabis and to be admitted to the premises of the Société québécoise du cannabis, among other things, will be raised to 21 years of age.

October 17, 2018

Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis is currently legal for people 18 years of age and older. For information on how cannabis is regulated in Québec, visit the legislation in brief page.

June 12, 2018

The Act passes

The Act to constitute the Société québécoise du cannabis, to enact the Cannabis Regulation Act and to amend various highway safety-related provisions was passed by the National Assembly on June 12, 2018. The possession and use of cannabis does remain illegal in Québec until the act takes effect.

March 12, 2018

Before using cannabis, it's important to find out more.

Cannabis is a natural drug that is not harmless. Using cannabis can affect your health. It can be dangerous and have consequences.

November 17, 2017

Bill on the regulation of cannabis

The bill to regulate cannabis use puts the health and safety of the population first. The proposed measures aim to curb the risks and harmful effects of cannabis use and keep the substance from being trivialized, especially among teenagers and young adults.

September 13, 2017

Public consultations ended

Public consultations on the regulation of cannabis took place from August 21 to September 12, 2017. Thank you to the many people who shared their opinions.