In 2023, the legal cannabis industry contributed approximately CA$7.7 billion to Canada’s GDP, with CA$6.8 billion from production and about CA$900 million from retail.aqic.caTrichome Consulting Services Inc.
By Q1 2025, the legal cannabis sector’s contribution grew to around CA$9.1 billion for that quarter alone (seasonally adjusted).GanjapreneurGanjapreneur
A broader report from Deloitte and the Ontario Cannabis Store covering 2018–2024 found that the cannabis industry contributed a total of CA$76.5 billion in GDP over those six years.