Only 3% Of Cannabis Consumed In Canada Came From Illicit Sources, National Survey Shows
The Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS) 2024, released by Health Canada on December 6, offers fresh insights into public attitudes, behaviors and trends surrounding cannabis consumption in Canada.
The survey, conducted between April 4 and July 2, 2024, reveals significant changes in how Canadians engage with cannabis and how they perceive its effects, providing crucial data for shaping future public health initiatives.
Decline In Smoking, Rise In Legal Access
One of the most notable trends in the 2024 survey is the continued decline in smoking cannabis.
While smoking remains the most common method of consumption at 69%, it is followed by eating cannabis (57%) and vaporizing with a vape pen or e-cigarette (37%).
This shift may indicate a growing preference for alternative consumption methods that carry fewer health risks compared to smoking.
Perhaps more striking is the increase in the number of Canadians accessing cannabis from legal sources.
In 2019, only 37% of respondents reported getting their marijuana from a legal source (legal shop or website); by 2024, this figure has more than doubled, reaching 72%.
As for the remaining nearly one-third, 15% reported obtaining their weed from friends, family members, or acquaintance. 5% reported growing their own or having it specifically grown for them; 3% reported …