Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Policy Brief

Cannabis Legalization: Home Cultivation


Includes findings from our November 2022 submission to the federal government’s public consultation on cannabis legalization, A Public Health Perspective on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Canada. Outlines what the Cannabis Act allows and restricts for people growing cannabis at home. Incorporates data from various surveys on cannabis use and home cultivation. Suggests some policy considerations and notes home-grown cannabis is under-researched, so information is limited.

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