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Marihuana Medical Access Program Statistics
Marihuana Medical Access Program
Information for:
New Regime
The following information is available online for each month listed below:
- National and Regional
- number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess dried marihuana
- number of persons who hold a licence to produce marihuana for their own medical purposes (Personal-Use Production Licence)
- number of persons who hold a licence to produce marihuana for a person holding an Authorization to Possess dried marihuana (Designated-Person Production Licence)
- National
- number of persons who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes
Please note that, due to privacy considerations, Health Canada is unable to disclose certain information related to authorizations to possess and licences to produce; where those numbers are low enough that disclosure of the information could lead to a privacy violation, those values have been removed and replaced by "-".
If you are looking for information or statistics from a date earlier than the ones posted here, please contact us.
On this page
- January 31, 2012
- February 29, 2012
- March 31, 2012
- April 30, 2012
- May 31, 2012
- June 30, 2012
- July 31, 2012
- August 31, 2012
- September 30, 2012
- October 31, 2012
- November 30, 2012
- December 31, 2012
January 31, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 13,781
Number of persons who hold a Personal-Use Production Licence in Canada: 8,247
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 1,912
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes:
2,891
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 87 | 31 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 39 | - | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,256 | 877 | 93 |
| New Brunswick | 358 | 256 | - |
| Quebec | 560 | 340 | 83 |
| Ontario | 5,368 | 3,211 | 427 |
| Manitoba | 141 | 80 | - |
| Saskatchewan | 338 | 151 | 32 |
| Alberta | 690 | 286 | 55 |
| British Columbia | 4,928 | 2,987 | 1,182 |
February 29, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 15,262
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 8,878
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 1,908
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 3,172
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 95 | - | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 40 | - | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,451 | 904 | 83 |
| New Brunswick | 386 | 261 | - |
| Quebec | 629 | 377 | 91 |
| Ontario | 5,917 | 3,442 | 431 |
| Manitoba | 166 | 95 | - |
| Saskatchewan | 369 | 166 | 36 |
| Alberta | 750 | 306 | 53 |
| British Columbia | 5,436 | 3,266 | 1,177 |
March 31, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 17,132
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 10,466
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 2,176
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 3,503
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 100 | 32 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 43 | - | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,570 | 1,022 | 92 |
| New Brunswick | 419 | 302 | - |
| Quebec | 708 | 449 | 97 |
| Ontario | 6,714 | 4,136 | 501 |
| Manitoba | 194 | 112 | - |
| Saskatchewan | 417 | 183 | 37 |
| Alberta | 831 | 344 | 60 |
| British Columbia | 6,116 | 3,855 | 1,338 |
April 30, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 19,156
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 11,571
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 2,414
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 3,936
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 110 | 36 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 49 | - | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,674 | 1,084 | 96 |
| New Brunswick | 443 | 315 | - |
| Quebec | 779 | 480 | 110 |
| Ontario | 7,367 | 4,428 | 552 |
| Manitoba | 237 | 132 | 33 |
| Saskatchewan | 514 | 224 | 46 |
| Alberta | 924 | 389 | 66 |
| British Columbia | 7,035 | 4,451 | 1,478 |
May 31, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 20,559
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 12,559
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 2,642
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 4,219
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 122 | 37 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 53 | - | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,739 | 1,162 | 105 |
| New Brunswick | 462 | 342 | - |
| Quebec | 805 | 504 | 113 |
| Ontario | 7,709 | 4,645 | 594 |
| Manitoba | 271 | 150 | 39 |
| Saskatchewan | 552 | 242 | 47 |
| Alberta | 1,009 | 425 | 73 |
| British Columbia | 7,808 | 5,016 | 1,636 |
June 30, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 21,881
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 13,174
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 2,756
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 4,470
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 132 | 41 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 53 | - | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,830 | 1,193 | 110 |
| New Brunswick | 500 | 364 | - |
| Quebec | 845 | 546 | 117 |
| Ontario | 8,054 | 4,705 | 619 |
| Manitoba | 296 | 164 | 43 |
| Saskatchewan | 574 | 252 | 50 |
| Alberta | 1,082 | 449 | 76 |
| British Columbia | 8,484 | 5,424 | 1,705 |
July 31, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 23,154
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 13,995
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 2,861
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 4,678
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 133 | 41 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 53 | - | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,880 | 1,230 | 107 |
| New Brunswick | 518 | 377 | - |
| Quebec | 857 | 533 | 117 |
| Ontario | 8,294 | 4,850 | 623 |
| Manitoba | 331 | 188 | 50 |
| Saskatchewan | 607 | 266 | 54 |
| Alberta | 1,149 | 478 | 84 |
| British Columbia | 9,297 | 5,994 | 1,788 |
August 31, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 24,580
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 14,794
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 2,960
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 4,923
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 139 | 43 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 61 | 31 | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,940 | 1,244 | 114 |
| New Brunswick | 543 | 394 | - |
| Quebec | 874 | 533 | 113 |
| Ontario | 8,567 | 4,862 | 615 |
| Manitoba | 355 | 213 | 52 |
| Saskatchewan | 630 | 270 | 56 |
| Alberta | 1,210 | 503 | 88 |
| British Columbia | 10,224 | 6,690 | 1,884 |
September 30, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 25,398
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 15,647
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 3,110
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 4,994
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 142 | 45 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 65 | 33 | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,956 | 1,276 | 116 |
| New Brunswick | 553 | 412 | - |
| Quebec | 891 | 550 | 119 |
| Ontario | 8,551 | 4,962 | 629 |
| Manitoba | 377 | 231 | 56 |
| Saskatchewan | 644 | 273 | 58 |
| Alberta | 1,255 | 547 | 94 |
| British Columbia | 10,927 | 7,306 | 1,999 |
October 31, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 26,245
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 16,505
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 3,230
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 5,099
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 141 | 44 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 65 | 33 | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,897 | 1,303 | 122 |
| New Brunswick | 560 | 420 | - |
| Quebec | 880 | 549 | 121 |
| Ontario | 8,600 | 5,062 | 643 |
| Manitoba | 406 | 248 | 62 |
| Saskatchewan | 658 | 279 | 60 |
| Alberta | 1,313 | 585 | 101 |
| British Columbia | 11,682 | 7,970 | 2,083 |
November 30, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 27,602
Number of persons who hold a Personal Use Production Licence in Canada: 17,627
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 3,347
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 5,266
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 145 | 48 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 67 | 34 | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,865 | 1,335 | 131 |
| New Brunswick | 571 | 436 | - |
| Quebec | 884 | 553 | 117 |
| Ontario | 8,765 | 5,147 | 645 |
| Manitoba | 430 | 268 | 67 |
| Saskatchewan | 680 | 278 | 58 |
| Alberta | 1,389 | 638 | 110 |
| British Columbia | 12,764 | 8,879 | 2,175 |
December 31, 2012
Number of persons who hold an Authorization to Possess Dried Marihuana in Canada: 28,115
Number of persons who hold a Personal-Use Production Licence in Canada: 18,063
Number of persons who hold a Designated Person Production Licence in Canada: 3,405
Number of persons in Canada who have indicated they will access dried marihuana and/or marihuana seeds from Health Canada for medical purposes: 5,283
| Region | Authorization to Possess | Personal-Use Production Licence | Designated Person Production Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | - | - | - |
| Northwest Territories | - | - | - |
| Nunavut | - | - | - |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 146 | 49 | - |
| Prince Edward Island | 68 | 35 | - |
| Nova Scotia | 1,864 | 1,338 | 132 |
| New Brunswick | 566 | 433 | 31 |
| Quebec | 884 | 556 | 120 |
| Ontario | 8,617 | 5,044 | 640 |
| Manitoba | 443 | 276 | 68 |
| Saskatchewan | 688 | 276 | 56 |
| Alberta | 1,438 | 677 | 115 |
| British Columbia | 13,362 | 9,369 | 2,232 |
