Canada’s legal marijuana industry started 2025 on a strong note, with CA$418.325 million in sales recorded in January.
That’s a roughly 6% increase over the CA$395 million sold during the same month in 2024, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada.
Ontario once again led the country with CA$150 million in sales, followed by Alberta with CA$81 million. British Columbia came in third with CA$72 million, Quebec was fourth with CA$52 million, and Manitoba rounded out the top five with CA$16 million.
The new figures come after Statistics Canada reported that December 2024 marked the highest-grossing month for marijuana sales in the country’s history, bringing in CA$499.7 million. That pushed total marijuana sales for 2024 to CA$5.3 billion.
Canada legalized marijuana nationwide in 2018, with retail sales launching the following year. Adults 18 and older are allowed to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of marijuana or 10 grams of marijuana concentrates. Households can also grow up to four marijuana plants for personal use.
The country now has over 4,100 licensed marijuana retail outlets. All marijuana products are subject to an excise tax, in addition to provincial sales taxes that range between 5% and 15%. Dried flower and pre-rolls are taxed at a minimum of CA$1 per gram or 10% of the wholesale price—whichever is higher.
