Don't bring cannabis into Canada. Don't take it out of Canada.
Although cannabis has been legalized and regulated in Canada, it remains illegal to bring cannabis (and cannabis products) into or out of Canada – whether it is a gift or for personal use.
2024-01-09
Transcript
(Border services officer Xuereb on screen)
Hi, this is Officer Xuereb, reminding you that while cannabis
(Video of cannabis plant)
and cannabis products like CBD gummies,
(Video of CBD oil)
oil, and hemp are legal within Canada,
(Video of CBD gummies)
it remains illegal to bring into and out of Canada.
(Officer Xuereb on screen)
That means no importing or exporting, whether it's a gift or for personal use, unless you have a valid permit or an exemption issued by the Government of Canada.
(Video of Government of Canada website listing legal cannabis retailers for each province and territory)
When shopping online, make sure to be buying from a licensed Canadian cannabis retailer to avoid potential delays, enforcement action and even criminal prosecution.
(Officer Xuereb on screen)
Avoid seizures, fines or arrests. Don't bring it into Canada. Don't take it out of Canada.
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