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People impaired by a drug are not safe drivers because of the effects of drugs on the body. Impaired drivers put everyone at risk including others on the road, pedestrians and their own passengers.

Impairment can last for more than 24 hours after cannabis use, well after other effects may have faded.

Learn about the effects of cannabis on mental health and brain development.

The flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant are used for their ability to cause effects on the mind. The long-term effects of cannabis on your brain can include an increased risk of addiction.

Learn about the requirements for possessing, storing and producing cannabis products for medical purposes.

Health care practitioners should consult their provincial or territorial health care licensing authority's guidelines and policies before authorizing the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

The application process for most licence classes, including the information required in an application, is set out in the Cannabis Licensing Application Guide

How to access cannabis for medical purposes.

Services and information: Growing cannabis at home, consuming cannabis, safety, storage, possession limits.

The Cannabis Act came into force on October 17, 2018. Since that date, new regulations have replaced the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). Some changes have been made to improve patient access.