National cannabis survey
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Correction Notice
On April 27th, 2018, the percentage of those who used dried flowers was corrected to 78% from 76%.
Description: National Cannabis Survey
Statistics Canada is conducting the National Cannabis Survey (NCS), every three months throughout 2018. These data reflect the prevalence of use by Canadians, 15 and over in the past three months.
| Geographic region | Percentage of CanadiansFootnote 1 |
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| National | 14% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 16% |
| Prince Edward Island | 14% |
| Nova Scotia | 20% |
| New Brunswick | 14% |
| Quebec | 10% |
| Ontario | 14% |
| Manitoba | 17% |
| Saskatchewan | 15% |
| Alberta | 17% |
| British Columbia | 17% |
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Provincial rates are not statistically different than the national rate.
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Top 3 cannabis products
- Dried flower or leaf: 78%
- Edibles: 28%
- Hashish or Kief: 11%
Cannabis users with a valid driver's license who have driven within 2 hours of using cannabis: 14%
Will Canadians change their behaviour once cannabis is legalized?
- Might try or increase consumption: 21%
- Might try new products: 24%
- Users may purchase from another source: 50%
Where do people get it?
- Family member or friend: 31%
- Shared around a group of friends: 22%
- Acquaintance: 20%
- Dispensary/storefront: 19%
- Dealer: 19%
- Online from a licensed producer: 14%
Please check out our Cannabis Stats Hub for more information.
Source: National Cannabis Survey, 2018
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