Cannabis law in Quebec (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Quebec sets the minimum age at 21, with 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) allowed in public and 150 g in total across non-public places. Growing cannabis for personal use is prohibited. Only the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) sells cannabis, and smoking or vaping is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor spaces open to the public. The SQDC sells up to 30 g per visit, and all drivers have zero tolerance for any detectable cannabis in their saliva.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Permitted within limits [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | Minimum age 21. Up to 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place; no more than 150 g in total across non-public places such as residences. [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | Licensed retail stores for adults [1] |
| Use or carrying in public placesPersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| VisitorsPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum agePersonal use by an adult | 21 years [1] |
| Purchase limit in licensed shopsPersonal use by an adult | The SQDC may not sell more than the equivalent of 30 g of dried cannabis to a buyer in one visit. [1] |
| Driving after cannabis usePersonal use by an adult | Zero tolerance for all drivers: no one may drive or have care or control of a road vehicle with any detectable cannabis or other drug in their saliva. [1] |
Notes
- The province prohibits smoking or vaping cannabis in all indoor and outdoor spaces open to the public; possession is also barred in places such as the grounds and facilities of child care centres.
Sources
- Gouvernement du Québec: The legislation on cannabis in brief (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Canada and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Canada
| Possession for personal use | Permitted within limits (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
|---|---|
| Quantity limits | Adults may possess up to 30 g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place. Young persons may possess no more than 5 g. (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
| Growing at home | Permitted within limits (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
| Sale to consumers | Licensed retail stores for adults (source: Department of Justice Canada) |
| Medical cannabis | Legal for medical use (source: Health Canada) |
Quebec and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | Legal within limits (21+) | No | SQDC only (government) | No smoking or vaping in public spaces | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Ontario | Legal within limits (19+) | Yes, up to 4 plants per home | Private licensed stores | Many outdoor places; not near schools etc. | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| New Brunswick | Legal within limits (19+) | Yes, up to 4 plants, locked | Cannabis NB stores and approved retailers | Not in public places | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Legal within limits (19+) | Yes, up to 4 plants, in the dwelling | Private licensed stores and NL Liquor Corporation | Not in public places or vehicles | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Quebec
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 90 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, with an accompanying driver (2+ years)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules · Minimum age: 18 (14-17 with moped licence)
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $16.60 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limits
Related pages
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.