Cannabis spending grew 1.2 per cent in Q2 to $5.7 billion annualized: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Canadian spending on cannabis increased 1.2 per cent to $5.7 billion on an annualized basis in the second quarter. Nearly 85 per cent of purchases were illegal, down from 98 per cent in mid-2014 as consumption for medical use has increased. About 4.9 million Canadians between 15 and 64 years […]