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Cannabis is legal across Canada. Find out what it means for Albertans.
Yes, cannabis is legal in Alberta, but:
Read the Alberta Cannabis Framework to learn more.
General:
For parents:
For healthcare professionals:
For property owners, landlords and tenants:
The Alberta Cannabis Framework outlines the 4 policy priorities for cannabis legalization in our province:
The framework was developed following extensive engagement with Albertans and stakeholders.
Cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals are legal in Canada.
The new products could be on store shelves by late December 2019 or early January 2020.
Cannabis is legal in Canada.
Licensed and prepared for cannabis retail.
Developed municipal bylaws.
Confirmed the approach outlined in the Alberta Cannabis Framework and introduced legislation to enable aspects of the framework.
Started accepting applications for cannabis retail licenses through AGLC on Mar. 6, 2018.
Passed the Gaming and Liquor Statutes Amendment Act on May 30, 2018 to clarify rules for enforcement.
Updated the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation on Feb. 16, 2018 to govern how private retail will operate.
Completed another round of public and stakeholder engagement to gather input on the draft Alberta Cannabis Framework and Alberta's retail options.
Passed An Act to Control and Regulate Cannabis on Nov. 30, 2017 to allow AGLC to manage the oversight and distribution of cannabis and establish provincial offences related to youth possession and the use of cannabis in public and cars.
Passed An Act to Reduce Cannabis and Alcohol Impaired Driving on Nov. 29, 2017 to set zero tolerance for new drivers and provincial administrative sanctions to align with federal legislation (Bill C-45).
Reviewed engagement findings and developed the Alberta Cannabis Framework.
Completed public and stakeholder engagement on Alberta's approach to cannabis legalization.
Introduced federal legislation to legalize cannabis across Canada.
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