There was more marijuana sold legally in December than any month prior in Canada, according to data released by Statistics Canada.
In December, Canada generated $499.7 million in marijuana sales, which includes dried marijuana flower in addition to a variety of marijuana products including concentrates, edibles and topicals.
December’s sales total brings the 2024 total to $5.3 billion.
In December, Ontario had the largest share of marijuana sales for the month with CA$201 million. Alberta came second in sales with CA$94 million, followed by British Columbia at $70 million and Quebec at $56 million. Of these, only Quebec saw a decline in sales.
Canada legalized marijuana in 2018, with the first licensed retail store opening in 2019. The law allows those 18 and older to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis or 10 grams of cannabis concentrates, and allows households to grow up to four plants for personal use.
Currently, there are over 4,000 licensed cannabis retail outlets across the country. Cannabis products are subject to an excise tax before they reach consumers, who also pay a provincial sales tax that ranges from 5% to 15%. Flower and pre-rolls are taxed at either a flat rate of CA$1 per gram (approximately $0.72 USD) or 10% of the wholesale price per gram, whichever is higher.
