FAQ

  • Am I eligible to participate?

    To participate you must be:

    • 16 years old or older

    • Canadian or a permanent resident

    • 16 years old or older

    • Interested in, or currently taking cannabis for medical purposes, including through recreational sources since 2018
      or

    • Interested in, or currently supporting someone like a parent, a legal guardian, a spouse, a partner or even a housemate with cannabis for medical purposes

  • How will you protect my information?

    Your information will be kept strictly confidential and at no time will we share this information with anyone external to the research team. Your information will be protected according to the guidelines of the University of Manitoba and McGill University Ethics Board.

    The information you provide will be completely confidential and only members of the research team will have access to your responses.

    More details are in the consent form on the first page of the survey.

  • Why am I being asked to participate?

    You are being asked to participate in this study exploring your experiences or interest in using medical cannabis for yourself or someone else you know or care for. We are particularly interested in knowing more about Canadians’ experiences in accessing medical cannabis since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018.

    In addition, we will be exploring individuals’ patterns of use, their knowledge, and attitudes, as well as the perceived risks and benefits of medical cannabis use.

    We hope that the study findings will help inform future policy and programs in Canada related to medical cannabis as well as patient and healthcare provider education.

  • What types of things will the survey ask?

    The survey will also ask you some demographic questions such as your age, ethnic background, sex, gender, and where you live.

    Next, the survey will ask you questions about your use of medical cannabis, your health status, the cost, and coverage of taking medical cannabis, your experience of getting medical cannabis, and how your experience related to medical cannabis have changed since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018.

  • Can I complete the survey more than once?

    No, you can only answer the survey once.

    If you have been interested in cannabis for medical purposes for yourself and for another person, please answer the survey about your personal experience.

  • Will I be paid for taking part in this research study?

    For completing the online survey, you will be able to enter a draw for 1 of 20 gift cards valued at $50 each. Upon completion of the study, a random draw will take place.

  • How long will the survey take?

    The survey should take you a maximum of 15-30 minutes to complete.