National Cannabis Survey

Age (AGE) - Question identifier:AGE_Q02

What is your age?

Age in years

Min = 0; Max = 121

Gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q10

What is your gender?

Is it:

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 3: Or please specify

Gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_R10

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Postal code (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q30

To determine which geographic region you live in, please provide your postal code.

Postal code

Long Answer Length = 6

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_R05

In this survey when we use the term cannabis, this includes marijuana (e.g., weed, pot), hashish, hash oil or any other products made from the cannabis plant. This includes products containing THC, CBD, or any other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, CBG, delta 8 THC).

When we ask about use, this includes using cannabis in its dry form or when mixed or processed into another product such as an edible, an extract, a concentrate, including hashish, a liquid, or other product.

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q05

Have you ever used or tried cannabis?

• 1: Yes, just once
• 2: Yes, more than once
• 3: No

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_R15

The following questions are about your cannabis consumption during the past 12 months.

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q15

In the past 12 months, have you used cannabis?

• 1: Yes, for non-medical purposes
• 2: Yes, for medical purposes
• 3: Yes, for both non-medical and medical purposes
• 4: No

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q20

How do you access cannabis for medical purposes?

Would you say:

• 1: I have a medical document and am registered with a licensed medical seller
• 2: I have a medical document and am registered with Health Canada to grow or have a designated grower who is registered with Health Canada
• 3: I do not have a medical document

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q21A

In the past 30 days, have you used cannabis?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q21B

In the past 30 days, on how many days did you use cannabis?

Number of days

Min = 1; Max = 30

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q25A

When did you first try cannabis?

Would you say:

• 1: I first tried cannabis in the past 12 months
• 2: I first tried cannabis more than 12 months ago

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q25B

Did you first try cannabis before legalization (October 17, 2018)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q26A

When did you start using cannabis?

Would you say:

• 1: I first started using cannabis in the past 12 months
• 2: I first started using cannabis more than 12 months ago

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q26B

Did you first start using cannabis before legalization (October 17, 2018)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Cannabis use behaviours (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q30

In the past 12 months, how often did you typically use cannabis?

Was it:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Cannabis use by product type (CUP) - Question identifier:CUP_Q05

In the past 12 months, have you used the following cannabis products?

• 01: Dried flower or leaf for smoking or vaping (Exclude: dried flower or leaf used to make homemade products such as edibles.)
• 02: Hashish or kief
• 03: Cannabis oil for oral use (e.g., capsules, in dropper, syringe, spray bottle, tinctures)
• 04: Cannabis vape pens or cartridges
• 05: Cannabis concentrates or extracts (e.g., shatter, wax, budder, butane honey oil, rosin)
• 06: Purchased edible cannabis (e.g., chocolates, baked goods, soft chews)
• 07: Homemade edible cannabis
• 08: Ready-to-drink cannabis beverages (e.g., soft drinks, sparkling water, coffee, tea)
• 09: Cannabis beverages to prepare at home (e.g., dissolvable powders, drink mixes or tea bags)
• 10: Cannabis topicals (e.g., lotion, cream, ointment)
• 11: Other cannabis products

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_R05

Please note that your answers will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared or disclosed without your consent.

When referring to legal cannabis products, this includes cannabis sold through retailers authorized by provincial, territorial, and federal governments.

Legal cannabis packages also have an excise (duty paid) stamp with a Canadian maple leaf and the provincial or territorial abbreviation. This stamp can help you identify legal products.

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q05A

In the past 12 months, have you purchased cannabis from legal sources?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q05B

How much do you usually spend per month on cannabis from legal sources?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q10A

In the past 12 months, have you purchased cannabis from illegal sources?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q10B

How much do you usually spend per month on cannabis from illegal sources?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q15

What are the main reasons you purchased cannabis from legal sources?

Would you say:

• 01: Price
• 02: Product safety (e.g., product meets safety or testing standards)
• 03: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 04: Product selection or variety
• 05: Product availability or supply
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Product reliability
• 08: Convenience
• 09: Range of THC levels available
• 10: Range of CBD levels available
• 11: More selection of products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, CBG, delta 8 THC)
• 12: Delivery options
• 13: I want to follow the law
• 14: Ability to talk to sales staff
• 15: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q20

Which of these reasons is the most important reason you purchased cannabis from legal sources?

Would you say:

• 01: Price
• 02: Product safety (e.g., product meets safety or testing standards)
• 03: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 04: Product selection or variety
• 05: Product availability or supply
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Product reliability
• 08: Convenience
• 09: Range of THC levels available
• 10: Range of CBD levels available
• 11: More selection of products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, CBG, delta 8 THC)
• 12: Delivery options
• 13: I want to follow the law
• 14: Ability to talk to sales staff
• 15: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40

In the past 12 months, which products have you purchased from illegal sources?

Was it:

• 01: Dried flower or leaf for smoking or vaping (Exclude: dried flower or leaf used to make homemade products such as edibles.)
• 02: Hashish or kief
• 03: Cannabis oil for oral use (e.g., capsules, in dropper, syringe, spray bottle, tinctures)
• 04: Cannabis vape pens or cartridges
• 05: Cannabis concentrates or extracts (e.g., shatter, wax, budder, butane honey oil, rosin)
• 06: Purchased edible cannabis (e.g., chocolates, baked goods, soft chews)
• 07: Ready-to-drink cannabis beverages (e.g., soft drinks, sparkling water, coffee, tea)
• 08: Cannabis beverages to prepare at home (e.g., dissolvable powders, drink mixes or tea bags)
• 09: Cannabis topicals (e.g., lotion, cream, ointment)
• 10: Other cannabis products

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_1

Why do you purchase dried flower or leaf from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_2

Why do you purchase hashish or kief from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_3

Why do you purchase cannabis oil for oral use from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_4

Why do you purchase cannabis vape pens or cartridges from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_5

Why do you purchase cannabis concentrates or extracts from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_6

Why do you purchase edible cannabis from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_7

Why do you purchase ready-to-drink cannabis beverages from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_8

Why do you purchase cannabis beverages to prepare at home from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_9

Why do you purchase cannabis topicals from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Cannabis spending habits (CSH) - Question identifier:CSH_Q40_10

Why do you purchase [other cannabis products] from illegal sources?

• 01: Price
• 02: Product quality (e.g., freshness, appearance, smell)
• 03: Product selection or variety
• 04: Product availability or supply
• 05: Product reliability
• 06: Product packaging
• 07: Convenience
• 08: Range of THC levels available
• 09: Range of CBD levels available
• 10: Delivery options
• 11: I want to remain anonymous
• 12: I can purchase in greater quantities
• 13: I can't legally buy cannabis where I live
• 14: Legal cannabis stores are too far away
• 15: Desired effect (e.g., better "high")
• 16: I can buy products with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN, delta 8 THC)
• 17: Habit or loyalty
• 18: Other reason

Dried flower or leaf (DFL) - Question identifier:DFL_Q01

In the past 12 months, have you used pre-rolled joints?

• 1: Yes, containing dried flower or leaf only
• 2: Yes, mixed with or dipped in high-potency extracts (e.g., moonrockets, diamonds)
• 3: No

Dried flower or leaf (DFL) - Question identifier:DFL_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you used dried flower or leaf for smoking or vaping?

Was it:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Dried flower or leaf (DFL) - Question identifier:DFL_Q10

On the days that you use dried flower or leaf, how much do you typically use in a day?

Number of grams

Would you say:

• 01: One or two puffs
• 02: 50 mg (one twentieth of a gram)
• 03: 100mg (1/10g)
• 04: 125mg (1/8g)
• 05: 250mg (1/4g)
• 06: 500mg (1/2g)
• 07: 750 mg (3/4g)
• 08: 1g
• 09: 1.5g
• 10: 2g
• 11: 2.5g
• 12: 3g
• 13: 3.5g (1/8oz)
• 14: 4g
• 15: 5g
• 16: 6g
• 17: 7g (1/4oz)
• 18: 8g
• 19: 9g
• 20: 10g
• 21: 11g
• 22: 12g
• 23: 13g
• 24: 14g (1/2oz)
• 25: 15g
• 26: 16g
• 27: 17g
• 28: 18g
• 29: 19g
• 30: 20g
• 31: 21g (3/4oz)
• 32: 22g
• 33: 23g
• 34: 24g
• 35: 25g
• 36: 26g
• 37: 27g
• 38: 28g (1oz)
• 39: More than 28g (More than 1oz)

Dried flower or leaf (DFL) - Question identifier:DFL_Q15

In the past 12 months, from where did you most often get your dried flower or leaf?

Was it:

• 01: From a friend or family member
• 02: From a dealer
• 03: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 04: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 05: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 06: I grew my own
• 07: It was grown for me by a designated grower
• 08: Other

Dried flower or leaf (DFL) - Question identifier:DFL_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Dried flower or leaf (DFL) - Question identifier:DFL_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Dried flower or leaf (DFL) - Question identifier:DFL_Q25

How much did you typically spend on dried flower or leaf each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Hashish or kief (HAS) - Question identifier:HAS_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you used hashish or kief?

Was it:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Hashish or kief (HAS) - Question identifier:HAS_Q10

On the days that you use hashish or kief, how much do you typically use in a day?

Number of grams

Would you say:

• 01: 50 mg (one twentieth of a gram)
• 02: 100mg (1/10g)
• 03: 125mg (1/8g)
• 04: 250mg (1/4g)
• 05: 500mg (1/2g)
• 06: 750 mg (3/4g)
• 07: 1g
• 08: 1.5g
• 09: 2g
• 10: 2.5g
• 11: 3g
• 12: 3.5g (1/8oz)
• 13: 4g
• 14: 5g
• 15: 6g
• 16: 7g (1/4oz)
• 17: 8g
• 18: 9g
• 19: 10g
• 20: 11g
• 21: 12g
• 22: 13g
• 23: 14g (1/2oz)
• 24: More than 14g (More than 1/2oz)

Hashish or kief (HAS) - Question identifier:HAS_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually get your hashish or kief?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Hashish or kief (HAS) - Question identifier:HAS_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Hashish or kief (HAS) - Question identifier:HAS_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Hashish or kief (HAS) - Question identifier:HAS_Q25

How much did you typically spend on hashish or kief each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Cannabis oil for oral use (OIL) - Question identifier:OIL_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you used cannabis oil for oral use?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Cannabis oil for oral use (OIL) - Question identifier:OIL_Q10

On the days that you use cannabis oil for oral use, how much do you typically use in a day?

Would you say:

• 01: 0.05ml (one twentieth of a ml)
• 02: 0.1ml (1/10ml)
• 03: 0.125ml (1/8ml)
• 04: 0.25ml (1/4ml)
• 05: 0.5ml (1/2ml)
• 06: 0.75ml (3/4ml)
• 07: 1ml
• 08: 1.5ml
• 09: 2ml
• 10: 2.5ml (1/2 teaspoon)
• 11: 3ml
• 12: 3.5ml
• 13: 4ml
• 14: 5ml (1 teaspoon)
• 15: 6ml
• 16: 7ml
• 17: More than 7ml
• 18: 1 spray
• 19: 2 sprays
• 20: 3 sprays
• 21: 4 sprays
• 22: 5 sprays
• 23: 6 sprays
• 24: 7 sprays
• 25: 8 sprays
• 26: 9 sprays
• 27: 10 sprays
• 28: More than10 sprays
• 29: 1 capsule or softgels
• 30: 2 capsules or softgels
• 31: 3 capsules or softgels
• 32: 4 capsules or softgels
• 33: 5 capsules or softgels
• 34: 6 capsules or softgels
• 35: 7 capsules or softgels
• 36: 8 capsules or softgels
• 37: 9 capsules or softgels
• 38: 10 capsules or softgels
• 39: More than 10 capsules or softgels
• 40: 1 drop
• 41: 2 drops
• 42: 3 drops
• 43: 4 drops
• 44: 5 drops
• 45: 6 drops
• 46: 7 drops
• 47: 8 drops
• 48: 9 drops
• 49: 10 drops
• 50: More than 10 drops

Cannabis oil for oral use (OIL) - Question identifier:OIL_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually get your cannabis oil for oral use?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Cannabis oil for oral use (OIL) - Question identifier:OIL_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis oil for oral use (OIL) - Question identifier:OIL_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis oil for oral use (OIL) - Question identifier:OIL_Q25

How much did you typically spend on cannabis oil for oral use each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Cannabis vape pens or cartridges (VAP) - Question identifier:VAP_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you used cannabis vape pens or cartridges?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Cannabis vape pens or cartridges (VAP) - Question identifier:VAP_Q10

On the days that you use a cannabis vape pen or cartridge, how many puffs do you typically take in a day?

Number of puffs

Would you say:

• 01: 1 puff
• 02: 2 puffs
• 03: 3 puffs
• 04: 4 puffs
• 05: 5 puffs
• 06: 6 puffs
• 07: 7 puffs
• 08: 8 puffs
• 09: 9 puffs
• 10: 10 puffs
• 11: 11 puffs
• 12: 12 puffs
• 13: 13 puffs
• 14: 14 puffs
• 15: 15 puffs
• 16: 16 puffs
• 17: 17 puffs
• 18: 18 puffs
• 19: 19 puffs
• 20: 20 puffs
• 21: 21 puffs
• 22: 22 puffs
• 23: 23 puffs
• 24: 24 puffs
• 25: 25 puffs
• 26: 26 puffs
• 27: 27 puffs
• 28: 28 puffs
• 29: 29 puffs
• 30: 30 puffs
• 31: 31 to 40 puffs
• 32: 41 to 50 puffs
• 33: 51 to 60 puffs
• 34: 61 to 70 puffs
• 35: 71 to 80 puffs
• 36: 81 to 90 puffs
• 37: 91 to 100 puffs
• 38: More than 100 puffs

Cannabis vape pens or cartridges (VAP) - Question identifier:VAP_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually get your cannabis vape pens or cartridges?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Cannabis vape pens or cartridges (VAP) - Question identifier:VAP_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis vape pens or cartridges (VAP) - Question identifier:VAP_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis vape pens or cartridges (VAP) - Question identifier:VAP_Q25

How much did you typically spend on cannabis vape pens or cartridges each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Cannabis concentrates or extracts (EXT) - Question identifier:EXT_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you used cannabis concentrates or extracts?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Cannabis concentrates or extracts (EXT) - Question identifier:EXT_Q10

On the days that you use cannabis concentrates or extracts, how much do you typically use in a day?

Would you say:

• 01: 10mg (one one-hundredth of a gram)
• 02: 25mg (one fortieth of a gram)
• 03: 50mg (one twentieth of a gram)
• 04: 100mg (1/10g)
• 05: 125mg (1/8g)
• 06: 250mg (1/4g)
• 07: 500mg (1/2g)
• 08: 1g
• 09: 1.5g
• 10: 2g
• 11: 2.5g
• 12: 3g
• 13: 3.5g (1/8oz)
• 14: More than 3.5g (More than 1/8oz)

Cannabis concentrates or extracts (EXT) - Question identifier:EXT_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually get your cannabis concentrates or extracts?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Cannabis concentrates or extracts (EXT) - Question identifier:EXT_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis concentrates or extracts (EXT) - Question identifier:EXT_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis concentrates or extracts (EXT) - Question identifier:EXT_Q25

How much did you typically spend on cannabis concentrates or extracts each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Edible cannabis - purchased (ECP) - Question identifier:ECP_R05

In this section, we are asking about your use of edible cannabis food products that were purchased and pre-made, ready-to-eat (e.g., chocolates, baked goods, soft chews).

Exclude homemade products you made yourself.

Edible cannabis - purchased (ECP) - Question identifier:ECP_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you eaten ready-to-eat edibles?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Edible cannabis - purchased (ECP) - Question identifier:ECP_Q10

On the days that you have ready-to-eat edibles, how much do you typically eat in a day?

Would you say:

• 01: 1/8 serving
• 02: 1/4 serving
• 03: 1/2 serving
• 04: 3/4 serving
• 05: 1 serving
• 06: 1.5 servings
• 07: 2 servings
• 08: 2.5 servings
• 09: 3 servings
• 10: 3.5 servings
• 11: 4 servings
• 12: 4.5 servings
• 13: 5 servings
• 14: 6 servings
• 15: 7 servings
• 16: 8 servings
• 17: 9 servings
• 18: 10 servings
• 19: More than 10 servings

Edible cannabis - purchased (ECP) - Question identifier:ECP_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually get your ready-to-eat edibles?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Edible cannabis - purchased (ECP) - Question identifier:ECP_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Edible cannabis - purchased (ECP) - Question identifier:ECP_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Edible cannabis - purchased (ECP) - Question identifier:ECP_Q25

How much did you typically spend on ready-to-eat edibles each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Edible cannabis - homemade (ECH) - Question identifier:ECH_R05

In this section, we are asking about your use of edible cannabis food products that were homemade.

Edible cannabis - homemade (ECH) - Question identifier:ECH_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you eaten homemade edibles?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Edible cannabis - homemade (ECH) - Question identifier:ECH_Q10

On the days that you have homemade edibles, how much do you typically eat in a day?

Would you say:

• 01: 1/8 serving
• 02: 1/4 serving
• 03: 1/2 serving
• 04: 3/4 serving
• 05: 1 serving
• 06: 1.5 servings
• 07: 2 servings
• 08: 2.5 servings
• 09: 3 servings
• 10: 3.5 servings
• 11: 4 servings
• 12: 4.5 servings
• 13: 5 servings
• 14: 6 servings
• 15: 7 servings
• 16: 8 servings
• 17: 9 servings
• 18: 10 servings
• 19: More than 10 servings

Cannabis beverages - purchased (CBP) - Question identifier:CBP_R05

In this section, we are asking about your use of cannabis beverages that were purchased and pre-made, ready-to-drink (e.g., soft drinks, sparkling water).

Exclude products that you prepare at home, such as dissolvable powders, drink mixes, and tea bags.

Cannabis beverages - purchased (CBP) - Question identifier:CBP_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you consumed a ready-to-drink beverage?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Cannabis beverages - purchased (CBP) - Question identifier:CBP_Q10

On the days that you have ready-to-drink cannabis beverages, how much do you typically drink in a day?

Would you say:

• 01: Less than 1 drink
• 02: 1 drink
• 03: 2 drinks
• 04: 3 drinks
• 05: 4 drinks
• 06: 5 drinks
• 07: 6 drinks
• 08: 7 drinks
• 09: 8 drinks
• 10: 9 drinks
• 11: 10 drinks
• 12: 11 drinks
• 13: 12 drinks
• 14: More than 12 drinks

Cannabis beverages - purchased (CBP) - Question identifier:CBP_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually purchase your cannabis beverages?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Cannabis beverages - purchased (CBP) - Question identifier:CBP_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis beverages - purchased (CBP) - Question identifier:CBP_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis beverages - purchased (CBP) - Question identifier:CBP_Q25

How much did you typically spend on ready-to-drink cannabis beverages each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Cannabis beverages - homemade (CBH) - Question identifier:CBH_R05

In this section, we are asking about your use of cannabis beverages that were prepared at home, such as dissolvable powders, drink mixes, and tea bags.

Exclude pre-made products, such as ready-to-drink beverages (e.g., soft drinks, sparkling water).

Cannabis beverages - homemade (CBH) - Question identifier:CBH_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you drank a cannabis beverage that was prepared at home?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Cannabis beverages - homemade (CBH) - Question identifier:CBH_Q10

On the days that you have cannabis beverages that are prepared at home, how much do you typically drink in a day?

Would you say:

• 01: Less than 1 drink
• 02: 1 drink
• 03: 2 drinks
• 04: 3 drinks
• 05: 4 drinks
• 06: 5 drinks
• 07: 6 drinks
• 08: 7 drinks
• 09: 8 drinks
• 10: 9 drinks
• 11: 10 drinks
• 12: 11 drinks
• 13: 12 drinks
• 14: More than 12 drinks

Cannabis beverages - homemade (CBH) - Question identifier:CBH_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually purchase your cannabis beverages that were prepared at home?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Cannabis beverages - homemade (CBH) - Question identifier:CBH_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis beverages - homemade (CBH) - Question identifier:CBH_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis beverages - homemade (CBH) - Question identifier:CBH_Q25

How much did you typically spend on cannabis beverages that were prepared at home each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Cannabis topicals (TOP) - Question identifier:TOP_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often have you used cannabis topicals?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than once a month
• 2: 1 to 3 times a month
• 3: Once a week
• 4: More than once a week
• 5: Daily or almost daily

Cannabis topicals (TOP) - Question identifier:TOP_Q10

On the days that you use cannabis topicals, how much do you typically use in a day?

Would you say:

• 01: 1 fingertip
• 02: 2 fingertips
• 03: 3 fingertips
• 04: 4 fingertips
• 05: 5 fingertips
• 06: 6 fingertips
• 07: 7 fingertips
• 08: 8 fingertips
• 09: 9 fingertips
• 10: 10 fingertips
• 11: 11 fingertips
• 12: 12 fingertips
• 13: 13 fingertips
• 14: 14 fingertips
• 15: 15 fingertips
• 16: 16 fingertips
• 17: 17 fingertips
• 18: 18 fingertips
• 19: 19 fingertips
• 20: 20 fingertips
• 21: 21 fingertips
• 22: 22 fingertips
• 23: 23 fingertips
• 24: 24 fingertips
• 25: 25 fingertips
• 26: 26 fingertips
• 27: 27 fingertips
• 28: 28 fingertips
• 29: 29 fingertips
• 30: 30 fingertips
• 31: 31 fingertips
• 32: 32 fingertips
• 33: 33 fingertips
• 34: 34 fingertips
• 35: 35 fingertips
• 36: 36 fingertips
• 37: 37 fingertips
• 38: 38 fingertips
• 39: 39 fingertips
• 40: 40 fingertips
• 41: 41 fingertips
• 42: 42 fingertips
• 43: 43 fingertips
• 44: 44 fingertips
• 45: 45 fingertips
• 46: 46 fingertips
• 47: 47 fingertips
• 48: 48 fingertips
• 49: 49 fingertips
• 50: 50 fingertips
• 51: More than 50 fingertips

Cannabis topicals (TOP) - Question identifier:TOP_Q15

In the past 12 months, where did you usually get your cannabis topicals?

Was it:

• 1: From a friend or family member
• 2: From a dealer
• 3: From a store on a First Nations reserve
• 4: From a store (Include: legal and illegal stores)
• 5: From a website (Include: legal and illegal websites)
• 6: Other

Cannabis topicals (TOP) - Question identifier:TOP_Q15_A

Which type of store?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis topicals (TOP) - Question identifier:TOP_Q15_B

Which type of website?

• 1: Legal market
• 2: Illegal market

Cannabis topicals (TOP) - Question identifier:TOP_Q25

How much did you typically spend on cannabis topicals each month?

Dollar amount, rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Homegrow (HGW) - Question identifier:HGW_R05

Please note that your answers will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared or disclosed without your consent.

Homegrow (HGW) - Question identifier:HGW_Q05

In the past 12 months, have you grown cannabis in your home, residence or on your property?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Homegrow (HGW) - Question identifier:HGW_Q10

In the past 12 months, how many plants have you grown on your property, outside your home?

Number of plants

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Homegrow (HGW) - Question identifier:HGW_Q15

On average, how much dried cannabis flower was produced by one plant grown outside your home?

Would you say:

• 01: 0 to 10g
• 02: 11 to 20g
• 03: 21 to 30g
• 04: 31 to 40g
• 05: 41 to 50g
• 06: 51 to 60g
• 07: 61 to 70g
• 08: 71 to 80g
• 09: 81 to 90g
• 10: 91 to 100g
• 11: 101 to 110g
• 12: 111 to 120g
• 13: 121 to 130g
• 14: 131 to 140g
• 15: 141 to 150g
• 16: 151 to 160g
• 17: 161 to 170g
• 18: 171 to 180g
• 19: 181 to 190g
• 20: 191 to 200g
• 21: 201 to 300g
• 22: 301 to 400g
• 23: 401 to 500g
• 24: 501 to 600g
• 25: 601 to 700g
• 26: 701 to 800g
• 27: 801 to 900g
• 28: 901 to 1000g
• 29: More than 1000g

Homegrow (HGW) - Question identifier:HGW_Q20

In the past 12 months, how many plants have you grown inside your home?

Number of plants

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Homegrow (HGW) - Question identifier:HGW_Q25

On average, how much dried cannabis flower was produced by one plant grown inside your home?

Would you say:

• 01: 0 to 10g
• 02: 11 to 20g
• 03: 21 to 30g
• 04: 31 to 40g
• 05: 41 to 50g
• 06: 51 to 60g
• 07: 61 to 70g
• 08: 71 to 80g
• 09: 81 to 90g
• 10: 91 to 100g
• 11: 101 to 110g
• 12: 111 to 120g
• 13: 121 to 130g
• 14: 131 to 140g
• 15: 141 to 150g
• 16: 151 to 160g
• 17: 161 to 170g
• 18: 171 to 180g
• 19: 181 to 190g
• 20: 191 to 200g
• 21: 201 to 300g
• 22: 301 to 400g
• 23: 401 to 500g
• 24: 501 to 600g
• 25: 601 to 700g
• 26: 701 to 800g
• 27: 801 to 900g
• 28: 901 to 1000g
• 29: More than 1000g

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q05

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

• 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
• 2: High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
• 3: Trade certificate or diploma
• 4: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
• 5: University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
• 6: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B)
• 7: University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Indigenous Identity (ABM) - Question identifier:ABM_Q01

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

• 1: No
• 2: Yes, First Nations
• 3: Yes, Métis
• 4: Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Sociodemographic characteristics (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q05

The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Are you:

• 01: White
• 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
• 03: Chinese
• 04: Black
• 05: Filipino
• 06: Arab
• 07: Latin American
• 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai)
• 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
• 10: Korean
• 11: Japanese
• 12: Other

Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q01

What is ^DT_YOUR2 sexual orientation?

• 1: Heterosexual
• 2: Lesbian or gay
• 3: Bisexual
• 4: Or please specify

Long-term conditions (LTC) - Question identifier:LTC_Q10

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_R01

The following questions are about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.

General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q01

In general, how is your health?

Would you say:

• 1: Excellent
• 2: Very good
• 3: Good
• 4: Fair
• 5: Poor

General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q05

In general, how is your mental health?

Would you say:

• 1: Excellent
• 2: Very good
• 3: Good
• 4: Fair
• 5: Poor

Household members (DEM2) - Question identifier:DEM2_Q05

Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

Number of people

• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15
• 16: 16
• 17: 17
• 18: 18
• 19: 19
• 20: 20 or more

Household members (DEM2) - Question identifier:DEM2_Q10

Including yourself, how many of these people are 25 years of age or more?

Number of people

• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15
• 16: 16
• 17: 17
• 18: 18
• 19: 19
• 20: 20 or more

Total household income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_R01

Now a question about total household income.

Total household income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q01

What is your best estimate of your total household income received by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the year ending December 31, 2022?

Rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = -99999999; Max = 99999999