Drugs in Canada: what are the rules for travelers?

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Drugs — Canada

What travelers need to know about drugs in Canada. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Drugs in Canada: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Canadian law bans possession and sale of drugs, including some that are legal in certain U.S. states.

Drug smuggling can bring large fines, a permanent ban from Canada, and jail.

§ US State Dept

Verified Jul 6, 2026

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