Given the nature of marijuana, and the fact that the provision of marijuana is for your own personal treatment needs you cannot consume your medication in a public place. You are not to operate heavy machinery, drive, or perform any other risky activities while under the effects of marijuana. Please take note that persons in charge of public or private establishments such as bars, or restaurants hold the right to request that you do not medicate on their premises even if you have a license to possess or an exemption. There may also be municipal bylaws preventing you from medicating.

We have created a calculator for you to determine how many plants you can grow indoor or outdoor with your prescription size. It will also tell you the amount you are allowed to have in dried storage.

If you are applying to use and possess medical marijuana, there is no minimum age requirement. It is solely up to your Doctor to prescribe it to you.

We look for growers who will provide the right strains for what the patient can afford. We want to accommodate based on an individual's situation, not by what a grower would like to make for income.

As medical marijuana is not covered by health plans we feel privileged to be able to help those who cannot afford the price on the street, from Health Canada or compassion clubs.

If you're interested in becoming a patient, find out apply now.

We look for growers who will provide the right strains for what the patient can afford. We want to accommodate based on an individual's situation, not by what a grower would like to make for income.

As medical marijuana is not covered by health plans we feel privileged to be able to help those who cannot afford the price on the street, from Health Canada or compassion clubs.

If you're interested in becoming a grower, find out apply now.

All the appropriate application forms can be found on Health Canada's site.

The side effects of using medical marijuana can vary greatly by person and strain. Everyone is different and we recommend if you are trying a new strain to start with small doses.

We have created a section in our Learning Center devoted to medical marijuana and your health please read through it for a list of known benefits.

You are allowed to provide for two patients with a maximum of four patients per address. BUT any one individual at an address can have a maximum of two patients. For example if you are growing for two patients your spouse or friend can grow for two patients at your address for a total of four.

Want to find out more about growing marijuana legally.

If you feel you have the expertise and compassion to grow, please check out our section for growers, outlining the requirements you need to get started, providing the appropriate forms from Health Canada and giving you some tips.

Health Canada has given no minimum requirements for security so common sense is what you should be using. Read our section on growing marijuana legally for more information.

You are legally not allowed to produce any bi-products for your patient. If the patient is allowed edibles as per their license it is their responsibility to produce them.

If you are applying to grow for someone you have to be 19 years or older no matter what province you live in.

Nothing in the Health Canada s application guidelines stat that this is necessary. We do recommend making a full laminated copy of your Health Canada medical marijuana grow document that is visible in your grow at all times. You cannot be over your total number of allowable plants whether its 1 license or 4 licenses on the same property.

Your license needs to be renewed the same time your patients license needs to be renewed regardless of when you received your license. It is important prior to signing on with a patient to be aware of their renewal date. You as a designated grower are responsible for completing a criminal record check every year. A new set of passport photos is also required every year upon renewal. You should apply 8 weeks prior to your expiry date.

When you apply for a authorization to possess it is implied that you are agreeing to your information being shared with police. The police forces do not have access to Health Canada’s database, Health Canada will also not release any of this information. They will only confirm to police, if the police ask, whether or not you have an Authorization to Possess or produce, your address and the number of plants and dried marihuana that you are allowed to possess or grow. This avoids unnecessary police intervention in the event that emergency services are called to your home.

The law around medical marijuana is always evolving and Health Canada should always be your source for the latest information regarding:

• driving under the influence of medical marijuana
• transporting your medicine domestically and internationally
• smoking in public
• becoming a grower or patient if you have a criminal record

Contact Health Canada toll-free at 1-866-337-7705

If you are looking for help or information in regards to fighting a charge or conviction go to our partner Eric Nash's site for Marijuana Laws and contact him.

If you want to know who we are, where we came from and how we have helped patients gain then find out about us. While we are not a government agency, we are committed to adhering to all of Health Canada's guidelines.

This website and the programs it promotes are dedicated only to Canadian citizens living in Canada. If you have a medical marijuana card from a US state, you do not qualify for any type of marijuana or cross border help with your marijuana supply. The only way to get medical marijuana in Canada is to get into the Health Canada MMAR program. For any further clarification please call Health Canada directly at 1-866-337-7705