Accessing cannabis for medical purposes from a licensed producer

Learn how to access cannabis for your medical purposes from licensed producers under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).

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Meet with your health care practitioner

Meet with your health care practitioner to discuss whether you should use cannabis to treat your symptoms.

Your health care practitioner may provide you with a medical document if they determine that a limited amount of cannabis should be used to treat your symptoms.

Register with a licensed producer

You can register with a licensed producer to obtain cannabis products for your own medical use, including:

To register with a licensed producer of your choice, you will need to:

Registration forms are available on the website of a licensed producer or by contacting them directly.

Contact the licensed producer you wish to register with for further information regarding application requirements.

You can register with a licensed producer to obtain starting materials or an interim supply if you have:

Possessing cannabis

You are allowed to possess up to a 30-day supply of dried marijuana, or its equivalent. Your maximum amount is based on the lower amount of what your health care practitioner has recommended, or 150 grams.

For example, if your health care practitioner recommends:

How to switch to a different licensed producer

You may switch to a different licensed producer at any time. Licensed producers are, however, not allowed to return your medical document. In order to switch licensed producers you must:

Registration forms are available on the licensed producer’s website or by contacting them directly.

You may wish to contact the licensed producer you choose to register with for further information regarding application requirements.

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