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Study links early cannabis use and health problems

Adolescents who start using cannabis early and often are more likely to need health care for both mental and physical problems as they enter adulthood, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.

Source: McGill

Cannabis in Canada: A Province by Province Guide

Cannabis in Canada and their culture runs deep, stretching from the mountains of British Columbia to the city streets of Toronto and the chill neighborhoods of Montréal. Since legalization, the country has become one of the global leaders in regulated cannabis, offering a structured market that still carries the creative energy of its underground roots.

Source: RMR - Respect My Region

Cannabis legalization drives significant decline in Canadian drug crime

Canada has seen a decline in drug crime over the past decade, with much of that decline attributed to the legalization of cannabis in 2018.

Source: StratCann

Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) Raises the Alarm on Illegal Cannabis with New Awareness Campaign

Building on its commitment to promote informed consumption, NLC has launched a new awareness campaign to educate the public about the risks of illegal cannabis.

Source: Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation

Survey says Canadians supportive of cannabis industry

A new survey commissioned for a Canadian cannabis producer says cannabis use is widespread across age groups, and the industry is seen as a positive for the country’s economy.

Source: StratCann

Smoking both cannabis and tobacco may alter brain's 'bliss molecule,' study finds

People who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center.

Source: Medical Press

Combined alcohol and cannabis use linked to adverse consequences in young adults, York U led study finds

A new longitudinal study led by York University's Department of Psychology published today finds that young adults experiencing periods of high stress, anxiety and depressed mood more frequently combined binge drinking with cannabis use in order to get more high and drunk, and were also likely to report more adverse life consequences when combining these substances.

Source: Education News Canada

Filling cannabis education gap

Supercraft Cannabis in Ste. Anne taps unique business to answer customers’ marijuana questions.

Source: The Free Press

What Canadians Think About Cannabis—5 Years After Legalization

Five years after cannabis was legalized in Canada, researchers wanted to understand how people feel about it now. This new study by Doggett et al (2025) looked at over 1,600 Canadian adults to learn about their opinions and experiences with cannabis. The results show that more people now support legalization than before, and many believe that legal cannabis is safer than illegal cannabis. Still, there are concerns—especially about driving under the influence and youth access.

Source: McMaster University

New app can help young adults with first-episode psychosis to better manage cannabis use

Scientists at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research centre (CRCHUM) are testing out a mobile application to help young adults who have a first episode of psychosis to support safer cannabis consumption.

Source: News Medical Life Sciences