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Medical Use of Marihuana

Health Canada grants access to marihuana for medical use to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses. It is important to note that the Next link will open in a new window Marihuana Medical Access Regulations deal exclusively with the medical use of marihuana. They do not address the issue of legalizing marihuana for general consumption. To learn more about the Regulations and any recent changes, please view the page devoted exclusively to Acts and Regulations.

The following information is pertinent to applicants and stakeholders, such as health professionals and law enforcement agencies.

About Medical Marihuana
Expert Advisory Committee on Marihuana for Medical Purposes (EAC-MMP)
Health Canada's Marihuana Supply
How to Apply
Law Enforcement Issues
Stakeholder Statistics

The access to marihuana legislation and regulation is handled within Health Canada by the Marihuana Medical Access Division . If you require more information regarding medical use of marihuana, please contact the Marihuana Medical Access Division.

Last Updated: 2006-11-08 Top