When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office, he promised to legalize cannabis (marijuana) for recreational use. Initially, July 1, 2018 was said to be a deadline for the first legalized sales of marijuana in the country. Even though the bill (Bill C-45) passed the House of Commons fairly quickly, it had not moved as fast through the Senate. The Senate did finally approve the bill on June 19, 2018. The new law takes effect on October 17, 2018, which will be the first day that cannabis can be legally sold throughout Canada for recreational use. Until this date, the current drug laws will remain in effect. This means if you are found in possession of cannabis, and do not have a medical marijuana license, you could still be charged.
How Will Drug Laws Change?
With the passing of the Cannabis Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act will be changed to remove cannabis (marijuana) from the Act. Specific details and regulations for the sale and distribution of cannabis will be different for each province. For example, the legal age at which one is allowed to purchase recreational marijuana will be left to the provinces. In some provinces, the legal age will be 18, while in others it will be 21. However, the federal government will be establishing certain guidelines, like how much a person can legally possess in public at one time.
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