The Cannabis Act, also known as Bill C-45, came into effect Oct. 17, 2018, legalizing recreational marijuana. Here’s how this landmark decision affects your Home, Auto and Life insurance.
Home insurance
In all provinces except Manitoba and Quebec, you can legally grow up to four cannabis plants on your property for personal use. These four plants are treated the same as any other legal plant on your property and are covered under your Home insurance policy. If you illegally exceed the number of plants allowed in your province or territory, your claim may be denied entirely.
Household members who smoke cannabis aren’t eligible for our non-smoker discount.
Auto insurance
Legislation introduced by the federal government improves roadside screening and implements new charges for driving while impaired by drugs, including cannabis. Driving while under the influence of cannabis is illegal and can result in increased auto insurance premiums. Learn more about the dangers of cannabis impaired driving.
Life insurance
If you use cannabis for medicinal purposes, you may be asked about your medical condition during the life insurance application process. While recreational cannabis use won’t impact your rates, heavy use could cause higher premiums or a declined application.
What else you need to know about cannabis
While it’s legal for adults to use cannabis in Canada, each province and territory has different rules. It’s your responsibility to know what’s legal and what isn’t in the province or territory where you live or visit, including:
- The legal age
- Where you can buy and use cannabis
- How much cannabis you can possess
For more information on the cannabis laws, visit the federal government’s Cannabis in Canada website.
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