How cannabis use in Canada is changing: less smoke, more sweets – National [Video]

The number of Canadians who reported smoking cannabis in the country continues to decline, according to new data, and while it remains the most common method of consumption, eating and drinking it is becoming more popular.

The new data comes from Health Canada’s 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey, with more than 11,600 people surveyed between April 4 and July 2.

Overall, cannabis use has remained relatively steady since 2018, with 26 per cent of people 16 years and older reporting consumption for non-medical purposes in the past year. That number is up four points from what was seen in 2022, however the overall range in the past six years has ranged from 22 to 27 per cent at most overall.

While there’s been a slight increase of use, the most common method for consuming cannabis — by smoking it — has substantially dropped from 89 per cent six years ago to 69 per cent in 2024.

Eating or drinking something …