Cannabis Legalization

In October 2018, Ontario passed new laws about how, where and who can buy, possess and consume cannabis in the province. Some, but not all, of the rules around cannabis-use include:

  • must be minimum age of 19 or older to use
  • prohibited at workplaces or in motorized vehicles or where children gather (e.g. schools)
  • illegal to drive drug-impaired
  • must purchase through a government-regulated distributor

If you choose to use, lower your risk

Cannabis products should only be purchased through government-regulated distributors.

Hand over the keys

  • Stay over
  • Call a taxi
  • Share a ride
  • Use public transit
  • Have a designated driver

Age matters

Under 25, your brain is still growing. Cannabis use can cause long-lasting damage to your brain.

Avoid the burn

Smoking burnt cannabis can harm your lungs and expose others to second-hand smoke.

All things in moderation

Daily use can increase health and social problems.

When to say no

Under 25, your brain is still growing. Cannabis use can cause long-lasting damage to your brain.

If you are living with mental health issues, responsible for the safety of others, pregnant or breastfeeding, it's best to say no.

Just because it's legal, doesn't make it good for you

The Brant County Health Unit provides additional health resources and research associated with cannabis use.

Provincial legislation governs the sale and use of cannabis in Ontario.