Cannabis

Resources about legal topics related to cannabis legislation and use in Canada. Federal Legislation Canadian Legal FAQs - Cannabis

Cannabis in Canada: Get the Facts

Learn about:

    • Public education resources
    • The legalization and regulation of cannabis
    • Adult possession of cannabis
    • Laws in your area
    • Identifying legal cannabis products
    • Travelling with cannabis
    • Consuming cannabis
    • And much more.
Jurisdiction: Canada/Federal
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Alberta Cannabis

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is responsible for regulating private retail cannabis, the distribution of cannabis and operation of Alberta’s only legal online cannabis store.on this page you can learn about: cannabis.org, Alberta’s only legal, non-medical online cannabis store; cannabis legislation and policies, working in the industry, using cannabis responsibly, and answers to commonly asked questions.

Jurisdiction: Alberta
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Cannabis in Calgary

Although legalization is a federal decision, provinces and municipalities are responsible for setting rules with respect to cannabis consumption. This page summarizes the rules set by both the Province of Alberta and by the city of Calgary for cannabis smoking  within the City of Calgary. The Calgary Bylaw regulates where smoking is permitted in public places: this includes tobacco, vaping and cannabis. Whether you are smoking cannabis for recreational or for medical purposes, everyone is expected to respect the same rules for where you can smoke.

Jurisdiction: Alberta
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Cannabis Smoking and Vaping Rules in Edmonton

Although legalization is a federal decision, provinces and municipalities are responsible for setting rules with respect to cannabis consumption. This page summarizes the rules set by both the Province of Alberta and by Edmonton City Council for cannabis smoking and vaping within the City of Edmonton. The City of Edmonton’s Public Places Bylaw regulates where smoking is permitted in public places: this includes tobacco, vaping and cannabis. Whether you are smoking cannabis for recreational or for medical purposes, everyone is expected to respect the same rules for where you can smoke.

Jurisdiction: Alberta
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Cannabis Legalization in Alberta

Cannabis will be legal across Canada on Oct. 17, 2018. Find out what it means for Albertans. Learn the rules and regulations that come into effect when recreational cannabis becomes legal.

Jurisdiction: Alberta
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Cannabis Talk Kit: Talking to Youth

This brochure is designed as a resource to provide you with the information you need about cannabis along with some effective tools to help you set the stage for a conversation about cannabis and engage in productive discussions with your teen about cannabis and other substance use. The brochure was produced by Drug Free Kids Canada, in collaboration with Health Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction,

Jurisdiction: Canada/Federal
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Alberta Impaired Driving Laws

Alberta, like all Canadian jurisdictions, has provincial sanctions that apply to impaired driving in addition to criminal penalties imposed by the courts under the Criminal Code of Canada. Federal penalties for impaired driving can include driving prohibitions, fines, jail time and participation in an ignition interlock program.

Jurisdiction: Alberta
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