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Are You Curious About How To Get Your Hands On Marijuana Legally?
Even though cannabis is legal in Canada, not everyone understands the difference between medical and recreational use—or the legal risks of not following the rules. Whether you use cannabis for wellness or medical relief, knowing how to stay compliant protects both your health and your rights.
Under the Cannabis Act, adults aged 19 or older (18 in Alberta and 21 in Quebec) can legally buy recreational cannabis from IAGCO-licensed retail stores or their verified websites, such as Wychwood Cannabis. These stores are designed for recreational enjoyment only. They can’t provide medical guidance or make therapeutic claims. Recreational users can possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in public and may grow up to four cannabis plants per household for personal use—provided the plants are grown from legally purchased seeds or seedlings.
Medical cannabis follows an entirely different legal pathway. Once authorized by a licensed healthcare practitioner, you’re registered under Health Canada’s medical cannabis program, which operates federally. This authorization allows patients to possess more than 30 grams—based on their prescribed daily limit multiplied by 30 days—and to order directly from a licensed producer (LP). Patients can also apply for a personal grow licence through Health Canada, giving them the right to cultivate their own medicine beyond the recreational four-plant limit.
Ignoring these rules can have serious consequences. Growing or selling cannabis without authorization, buying from unlicensed sellers, or exceeding your possession limit can lead to heavy fines, seizure of your plants, or criminal charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Doctors only authorize cannabis use—they don’t assist with cultivation. That’s where cannabis patient educators come in, guiding you through medical registration, grow licence applications, and compliance. Since its beginning, GrowLegally’s veteran program has proudly helped Canadian veterans living with PTSD access medical cannabis safely, with free licensing services when registering with a licensed producer.
If you’re curious about how medical cannabis might help you—or if you’d like to explore growing legally—connect with a medical cannabis clinic in Toronto or online. GrowLegally helps patients across Canada access cannabis legally, compassionately, and with complete peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow more than 4 cannabis plants in Canada?
Yes, but only if you’re authorized by Health Canada through a Medical Cannabis Grow Licence. Recreational users are limited to four plants per household, but medical patients can grow based on their daily prescription and plant calculation formula approved by Health Canada.
Is medical cannabis tax-deductible in Canada?
Yes. Medical cannabis purchased from a licensed producer is tax-deductible and treated as a normal medical expense under the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). You can claim it on your income tax return like any other approved medical treatment. Veterans may also qualify for coverage through Veterans Affairs Canada.
How do I get a medical marijuana card in Ontario?
You don’t need a physical “card.” After a consultation with a medical cannabis doctor, you receive a medical document that authorizes your use. With this, you can register with a licensed producer or apply for a grow licence.
What happens if I buy cannabis from an unlicensed seller?
It’s considered illegal distribution or possession, even if you’re a medical user. Always buy from a federally licensed producer or an IAGCO-licensed retail store to stay compliant.
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