Table 2
Share of purchases by source, quarterly data
| Fourth quarter 2018 (post-legalization) | First quarter 2019 | Second quarter 2019 | Post-legalization (totals) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | |
| Source | ||||
| Legal | 48 | 45 | 41 | 44 |
| A federal-licensed producer via mail delivery | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| A government-licensed retailer in-store | 14 | 23 | 18 | 19 |
| A government-licensed retailer via mail delivery | 25 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Illegal | 52 | 55 | 59 | 56 |
| Other - better quality or variety of cannabis | 12 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Other - difficulty accessing legal cannabis | 18 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
| Other - legal cannabis was too expensive | 22 | 27 | 34 | 28 |
Note(s):
- The post-legalization period for the fourth quarter of 2018 covers October 17, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
- The post-legalization period covers October 17, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Source(s):
Cannabis Stats Hub (Catalogue number13-610-X).
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