Quebec Cannabis Tax Rate
25% combinedRegulator: Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) · Retail model: Government Retail · Updated for 2026
14.97% Added at the register (5% GST + 9.98% PST)
≈25% Total effective incl. the ~10% federal excise embedded in the shelf price
Tax Breakdown
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Cannabis Excise Duty | ~10% | Greater of $1/g or 10% of producer list price (baked into retail price) |
| Federal GST | 5% | 5% federal Goods & Services Tax |
| Quebec PST / QST | 9.98% | Provincial sales tax on cannabis |
| Added at the register | 14.97% | Sales tax applied to the shelf price at checkout |
| Total Effective Rate | ≈25% | Register tax + the ~10% federal excise embedded in the shelf price |
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Quebec Cannabis Tax Notes
Quebec applies the 5% federal GST plus the 9.975% QST. SQDC is the sole legal retailer. Edibles and concentrates are heavily restricted compared to other provinces. Combined effective retail rate ~25%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cannabis tax rate in Quebec?
At the register you pay 5% GST + 9.98% PST on top of the shelf price. Counting the ~10% federal excise duty already baked into the producer price, Quebec's total effective cannabis tax is roughly 25%.
Who sells legal cannabis in Quebec?
Quebec uses a government retail retail model administered by the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC). There is a single government-run retail channel — no private storefronts.
Is medical cannabis taxed in Quebec?
Medical cannabis purchased from federally licensed sellers in Quebec is subject to the same federal excise duty and GST/HST/PST as adult-use cannabis. Patients can, however, claim eligible expenses under the Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) on their federal income tax return.
Does Quebec charge GST, HST, or PST on cannabis?
Quebec applies the 5% federal GST plus a 9.98% provincial sales tax on cannabis purchases. Both appear on your receipt.
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