Canada

Active market models

• Licensed commercial retail: Full commercial adult-use market with licensed producers and retailers.
• Medical only: Regulated medical prescription route; no adult-use retail or possession relief.
• Home cultivation: Adults may legally cultivate a limited number of plants for personal use.

Developments

1. 2001-06-14 — Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (SOR/2001-227)

   First federal medical cannabis access regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

   Sources: Government of Canada

2. 2018-10-17 — Cannabis Act in force

   Federal Cannabis Act creates a national regulated adult-use retail market alongside the medical stream.

   Sources: Justice Laws Website

Official sources

• Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (SOR/2001-227) — Government of Canada — 2001-06-14
• Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c. 16 — Justice Laws Website — 2018-06-21