Legalization of non-medical cannabis in BC: get informed 17/10/2018 Starting October 17th, Canada has a new law for the non-medical use of cannabis. Page Image Use this image as both the current Page Image and for News listings Image Caption Page ContentBC Children's Hospital has information and resources available on the use of cannabis, laws, health effects and how to manage use or support your child/youth.For information for youth, please visit Foundry.bc.caFor information for parents and caregivers, please visit the Kelty Mental Health Resource CentreHealthLink BC also has information and resources on how cannabis can impact the health of your family, and tips to promote health and wellbeing and reduce risk: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/cannabis. BC Children's Hospital; Cannabis; Cannabis legalization; mental health; Substance use Children's Health