There has been a “significant increase” in the number of people driving under the influence of marijuana since Parliament legalized recreational cannabis use in 2018, according to a study by a federal department.
“Compared to data from previous surveys, there has been a significant reduction in the prevalence of alcohol use among drivers, but a significant increase in the prevalence of drug use, cannabis in particular,” said a study published by the Department of Public Safety on Jan. 27, as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter.
Titled “Annual National Data Report To Inform Trends And Patterns In Drug Impaired Driving 2022,” the study cited data collected from driver surveys conducted across Canada before and after the legalization of recreational marijuana….