Cannabis in Canada: A Full History

By Terrance Reece

Cannabis in Canada: A Full History

From Indigenous Traditions to Legalization

For centuries, a single plant has shaped Canada's culture, laws, and identity. From hemp ropes in New France to compassion clubs in Vancouver, from Emily Murphy's The Black Candle to Justin Trudeau's promise of legalization, the story of cannabis in Canada is one of fear, rebellion, medicine, activism, and, ultimately, transformation.

This is the first comprehensive, full-length history of cannabis in Canada-told in vivid detail and backed by decades of research.

Why This Book Matters

Cannabis is more than a plant-it is a mirror reflecting Canada's evolution. In these pages, Terrance Reece traces the complete arc of cannabis in Canada, uncovering how it became:

A survival tool - woven into Indigenous fibre traditions and daily life.
An imperial resource - cultivated for sails, rope, and naval power.
A respected medicine - sold in 19th-century pharmacies.
A feared intoxicant - outlawed in 1923 amid panic and prejudice.
A countercultural symbol - embraced in Yorkville, Vancouver, and beyond.
A human rights battle - fought by patients, doctors, and activists.
A booming industry - from BC Bud to the Green Rush.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRWV2MDQ
• ISBN13: 9798266158337
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"