A 57% majority of respondents to a recent survey in Canada said that cannabis is important to the country’s economy, and another 62% believe it could play a more significant role in the future economy.
Survey Finds Majority of Canadians View Cannabis as Important to Country’s Economy
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A majority (57%) of Canadians view cannabis as important to the country’s economy, and another 62% believe it could play a more significant role in the future economy, according to a survey conducted by Abacus Data commissioned by Organigram Global. The highest levels of support for cannabis as part of the national economy were found in regions with deep cannabis industry ties, including Atlantic Canada (65%), the Prairies (64%), Ontario (62%), and British Columbia (61%).
In a statement, Beena Goldenberg, CEO of Organigram, said “Canadians want their country to thrive through innovative, homegrown industries – and cannabis is firmly on that list.”
“The message from Canadians is clear: Canada’s next Prime Minister must remove barriers and support sectors that deliver jobs, growth, and economic resilience.” — Goldenberg in a press release
The survey found that nearly two-thirds of Canadians surveyed – 64% – indicated they are open to the federal government doing more to help the legal cannabis sector grow.
According to a 2021 report from Deloitte, the Canadian cannabis industry has contributed more than $43 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product and supports over 80,000 jobs across the country. In 2024, according to data from Statistics Canada, the sector added $7.4 billion to Canada’s GDP.
The survey was conducted between April 3-8 among 1,915 adults living in Canada.
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