This statistic shows the percentage of Canadians who used cannabis in their lifetime as of 2017, by territory. As of that time, 55.8 percent of those living in British Columbia had used cannabis in their lifetime.
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Lifetime cannabis use among Canadians as of 2017, by territory
Percentage of Canadians who used cannabis in their lifetime as of 2017, by territory
This statistic shows the percentage of Canadians who used cannabis in their lifetime as of 2017, by territory. As of that time, 55.8 percent of those living in British Columbia had used cannabis in their lifetime.
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| Percentage of Canadians | |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | 55.8% |
| Nova Scotia | 52.1% |
| Alberta | 49.2% |
| New Brunswick | 47.2% |
| Prince Edward Island | 46.8% |
| Canada | 46.6% |
| Ontario | 44.9% |
| Newfoundland and Laborador | 44.7% |
| Saskatchewan | 44.2% |
| Quebec | 43% |
| Manitoba | 42.4% |
| Percentage of Canadians | |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | 55.8% |
| Nova Scotia | 52.1% |
| Alberta | 49.2% |
| New Brunswick | 47.2% |
| Prince Edward Island | 46.8% |
| Canada | 46.6% |
| Ontario | 44.9% |
| Newfoundland and Laborador | 44.7% |
| Saskatchewan | 44.2% |
| Quebec | 43% |
| Manitoba | 42.4% |
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This statistic shows the percentage of Canadians who used cannabis in their lifetime as of 2017, by territory. As of that time, 55.8 percent of those living in British Columbia had used cannabis in their lifetime.
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- November 2018
- Region
- Canada
- Survey time period
- February to December 2017
- Number of respondents
- 16,349 respondents
- Age group
- 15 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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- Region
- Canada
- Survey time period
- February to December 2017
- Number of respondents
- 16,349 respondents
- Age group
- 15 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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