Are you thinking of travelling and leaving the country soon? Are you wondering if you can bring your edibles, oils or cannabis products across the border or to the airport with you? What are the laws for this? Can one travel in Canada with their cannabis?
Cannabis is Federally legal in Canada as of Oct 17, 2018, so if you’re travelling within our Canadian borders you can travel with a maximum amount allowed 30g for individuals over 19 of age, some Provinces have different age requirements, so make sure to check that before crossing into another Province.
However, if you have a prescribed medical cannabis license, then you can carry your allotted monthly allowance amount with you up to 150g or your 30-day supply or dried cannabis or equivalent in cannabis products. Make sure you have your medical card handy just in case and that your cannabis products are in the Licensed Producers packaging.
When travelling in Canada, you can have your cannabis in your checked-in luggage or carry-on. Something to think about though when flying within Canada, before you get on a plane, is there a chance the plane could be diverted to the US? If so, I strongly suggest leaving cannabis at home, as cannabis is Federally illegal in the states and most Countries and the airlines will not help you if you are travelling with cannabis, you are unfortunately on your own, call the Canadian Embassy and be prepared for an unpleasant visit.
Going to Europe or Asia? Depending, on where you are travelling, you may be able to join a club or purchase cannabis once you have arrived at your destination. If you do purchase cannabis abroad, I strongly suggest not bringing it with you to the airport when departing. Even though it is federally legal in Canada, you can not enter Canada with cannabis form another country.
Driving to the United States? Even though many states have passed laws for cannabis consumption, it is still federally illegal to bring cannabis into the states or back with you. So, my suggestion, leave the herbs at home and swing by a state where you can purchase cannabis and consume it in that State. Be cautious of purchasing cannabis in a legal state in the US, as travelling with cannabis, in a State where cannabis is illegal could get you into trouble so be aware of the laws.
Smoking or vaping cannabis at the airport is also not permitted unless you have a medical license then you must adhere to the Smoking Act, where you can smoke or vape cannabis in the designated smoking areas.
Do you work in the cannabis industry and are thinking of travelling to the states for pleasure? If you are travelling for pleasure, you should not have any issues, just don’t advertise that you are in the cannabis industry. If you’re travelling for the cannabis business, then that is a different category and article.
The bottom line is to be aware of the federal laws in the country that you are travelling to have fun. Safe travels everyone.
P.s If you are travelling to Muskoka not only is cannabis legal, you can get it from our weed store in Port Sydney.