Medical cannabis

Your online medical cannabis clinic in Quebec.

Start with an online clinical assessment. If medical cannabis is appropriate, a licensed practitioner issues the medical document often called a prescription and helps build a cautious treatment plan.

Your online medical cannabis clinic in Quebec.
2017
Clinic established in Quebec
7,000+
Patients supported
Online
Assessment by a licensed practitioner
Today
Same-day callback during business hours
Verified Google reviews

Trust you can verify on Google

Google5.0/580 public reviewsRead all reviews on GoogleRating and review count verified September 10, 2026.

What is medical cannabis?

Medical cannabis refers to the use of the cannabis plant — or its compounds such as THC and CBD — under the supervision of a healthcare professional, as part of a treatment plan. Unlike recreational cannabis, it is based on a clinical evaluation, an adapted dosage and ongoing follow-up over time.

In practice, a practitioner reviews your symptoms, your history and the treatments you've already tried. If they judge medical cannabis to be a reasonable option for you, they issue a medical document setting your authorized daily amount. That document then lets you register with a Health Canada–licensed producer and order your products.

How do you get a medical cannabis prescription in Canada?

You request an assessment, meet a physician or nurse practitioner and discuss your health history, current medications and previous treatments. If the practitioner considers cannabis appropriate, they issue the medical document used to register with a federally licensed seller. A prescription is never automatic or guaranteed.

In Canada, medical cannabis is regulated under Health Canada's Cannabis Regulations. A licensed practitioner — a physician or nurse practitioner — must assess your situation before any prescription. Coverleaf does not guarantee a prescription: that decision always rests with the practitioner.

THC and CBD: what's the difference?

THC and CBD are the two most-studied compounds in cannabis. THC is intoxicating; CBD generally is not. Their effects, risks and level of evidence vary by symptom, dose and person. Some plans use one or the other, or combine them in a ratio selected with the practitioner. There is no universal dose — you typically start low and adjust gradually.

For which conditions?

Every case is unique and assessed individually. Medical cannabis is not a first-line treatment and is not right for everyone. Patients most often consult us for:

This list is provided for information only and does not constitute medical advice. Only a practitioner can determine whether medical cannabis is right for you.

More than 7,000 journeys since 2017

Experience that helps turn an authorization into a concrete plan

Coverleaf supports the choice of THC:CBD ratio, format and authorized medical seller, followed by titration and reassessment. This experience helps structure decisions; it never replaces the practitioner's assessment or your individual response.

Our process

From application to prescription

Apply

Apply online

Fill out a short form. A member of our team calls you back to walk you through it.

Talk to a practitioner

Talk to a practitioner

Meet a licensed practitioner by secure video, subject to availability.

Medical document

Receive your medical document

If approved, the practitioner signs the medical document commonly called a prescription. It is then used for registration with a licensed seller.

Order

Order from a producer

We help you navigate licensed producers so you order with confidence.

What to expect from your consultation

The consultation takes place by secure video with a licensed practitioner. They review your symptoms, your diagnoses, your current medications and what you've already tried. It's also your chance to ask questions: expected effects, format, driving, possible interactions. If medical cannabis is appropriate, the practitioner sets a cautious starting point with you and a follow-up plan.

What to have on hand

  • Your symptomshow long you've had them, their intensity and their impact on daily life.
  • Past treatmentsmedications or approaches you've already tried and how they worked.
  • Current medicationsso possible interactions can be checked.
  • Your questionsanything you want to clarify before starting.

Is medical cannabis right for you?

Medical cannabis may be an option when usual treatments haven't been enough, but it carries precautions. It is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for people with a personal or family history of psychosis. Caution applies with heart disease, certain mental-health conditions, or when taking other medications. Only your practitioner can assess your situation.

Safety and side effects

Cannabis can cause drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, appetite changes, anxiety or trouble concentrating, among other effects. Severity varies, and higher cannabinoid amounts may increase some risks. Start only according to the plan established with the practitioner, report concerning effects and never drive while impaired. Keep products out of children's reach.

Provided for information. Editorially reviewed by David Selema, founder of Coverleaf and a medical cannabis industry expert; this is not a clinical review and does not replace a personalized medical assessment. In an emergency, call 911.
Callback request

See whether a clinical assessment is the next step

Leave only your first name, email address, phone number and best time to reach you. Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback. No sensitive medical information is requested here. A prescription is never guaranteed and depends on the practitioner's assessment.

Talk to a medical cannabis expert

Leave your contact details. Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback.

or call now1-844-710-GROW
Confidential · PIPEDA compliant
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral from my family doctor?
No. A licensed Coverleaf practitioner can assess your eligibility directly. You don't need a referral from your family doctor.
Is medical cannabis legal in Canada?
Yes. Access to cannabis for medical purposes is regulated under Health Canada's Cannabis Regulations. With a valid medical document, you can register with a licensed producer.
Am I guaranteed a prescription?
No. Whether a prescription is issued depends entirely on the practitioner's clinical evaluation. Coverleaf cannot guarantee any prescription.
How long does the process take?
Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback to arrange the consultation, subject to practitioner availability. If approved, the prescription is emailed to you once signed.
Will I have to smoke cannabis?
Not necessarily. Many patients use oils, capsules or other formats without inhaling. Your practitioner guides you to the format that suits your situation.

Ready to talk to a practitioner?

Leave us your contact details or call us. It's confidential and no obligation.

Prescriptions are subject to a practitioner's clinical evaluation. For adults of legal age. Emergency: 911.