Manitoba is planning to lift its ban on the home growing of recreational cannabis. A new bill tabled in the Manitoba legislature will allow Manitobans aged 19 and older to grow four plants at home for personal use, putting it in line with federal cannabis regulations. The move is part of a broader shift in attitudes towards cannabis in Canada, where recreational use has been legal since 2018. A number of other provinces, including Ontario and British Columbia, have already legalized home cultivation. The legalization of home cultivation is seen as a positive step by many cannabis advocates, who argue that it will give people more control over their cannabis use and reduce the risk of contamination from illicit sources. However, some critics have raised concerns about the potential for increased youth access to cannabis and the diversion of homegrown cannabis into the illicit market. The bill is expected to be debated in the Manitoba legislature in the coming weeks.
Manitoba to Lift Ban on Home Cannabis Cultivation
