1 = English
2 = French

Parent of youth 16-24
1 = Yes
2 = No

Survey Mode
1 = Online
2 = Phone

Some questions in this survey are intended for specific age groups. For the purposes of the survey, what year were you born in?
77 = Year :
98 = 2006 or later
99 = No response

Are you at least 16 years of age?
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = No response

May we place your age into one of the following general age categories?
1 = 16-19 years
2 = 20-24 years
3 = 25-34 years
4 = 35-44 years
5 = 45-54 years
6 = 55-64 years
7 = 65-74 years
8 = 75 years or older
98 = Under 16
99 = No response

Calculated age
1 = 16-19 years
2 = 20-24 years
3 = 25-34 years
4 = 35-44 years
5 = 45-54 years
6 = 55-64 years
7 = 65-74 years
8 = 75 years or older
99 = No response/Unknown

A few questions in the survey are also intended for parents. Are you the parent or legal guardian of any children currently living in the household? If so, how many?
1 = Yes (please enter number of children) :
2 = No
9 = No response

A few questions in the survey are also intended for parents. Are you the parent or legal guardian of any children currently living in the household? If so, how many?
98 = No
99 = No response

What are the ages of children in the home?
1 = Under 5
2 = 5 to 12
3 = 13 to 15
4 = 16 to 18
5 = 19 to 24
6 = 25 or older
9 = No response

Primary concern
1 = Distracted driving
2 = Non-licensed or underage driving
3 = Driving under the influence of alcohol
4 = Aggressive driving
5 = DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CANNABIS/THC/MARIJUANA
6 = INCOMPETENT DRIVING (VARIOUS: NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES OF THE
7 = IMPAIRED DRIVING OF ANY KIND, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANYTHIN
8 = DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OF ANY KIND (GENERAL ME
9 = POOR ROAD/DRIVING CONDITIONS (UNSAFE INFRASTRUCTURE/DESIGN,
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

Primary concern
1 = Distracted driving
2 = Non-licensed or underage driving
3 = Driving under the influence of cannabis
4 = Aggressive driving
5 = DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
6 = INCOMPETENT DRIVING (VARIOUS: NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES OF THE
7 = IMPAIRED DRIVING OF ANY KIND, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANYTHIN
8 = DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OF ANY KIND (GENERAL ME
9 = POOR ROAD/DRIVING CONDITIONS (UNSAFE INFRASTRUCTURE/DESIGN,
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

Primary concern
1 = Distracted driving
2 = Non-licensed or underage driving
3 = Driving under the influence of prescription drugs
4 = Aggressive driving
5 = DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CANNABIS
6 = INCOMPETENT DRIVING (VARIOUS: NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES OF THE
7 = IMPAIRED DRIVING OF ANY KIND, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANYTHIN
8 = DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OF ANY KIND (GENERAL ME
9 = DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
10 = POOR ROAD/DRIVING CONDITIONS (UNSAFE INFRASTRUCTURE/DESIGN,
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

Using cannabis impairs one's ability to drive or operate a vehicle.
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Somewhat agree
5 = Strongly agree
99 = Don't know/ No response

Driving under the influence of cannabis is less dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol.
1 = True
2 = False
99 = Don't know/ No response

From what you know, in what way(s) does cannabis affect driving ability?
1 = Does not change ability at all
2 = Makes you a more careful driver (e.g., more accurate behavio
3 = Reduces reaction time and ability to concentrate
4 = Makes you a worse driver (e.g., less accurate behaviour and
6 = IMPAIRS PERCEPTION/JUDGEMENT (INCLUDES PERCEPTION ON THEIR O
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

Since recreational use of cannabis became legal in Canada, do you think that the rate of driving while under the influence of cannabis has decreased, increased or stayed the same?
1 = Decreased a lot
2 = Decreased a little
3 = Stayed the same
4 = Increased a little
5 = Increased a lot
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

How concerned are you about others on the road who are driving under the influence of cannabis?
1 = Not at all concerned
2 = Not very concerned
3 = Moderately concerned
4 = Concerned
5 = Very concerned
98 = Don't know/ No response

Have you ever looked for information on the effects of drugs on driving ability?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Don't know/ No response

If you were to speak with someone to get information on the effects of drugs on driving ability, who would you be most likely to speak with?
1 = Your parents
2 = Friend
3 = Doctors/health professional/nurse/hospital/health clinic
4 = Law enforcement (e.g., police officers)
5 = Teachers/counsellors/social worker
6 = <Other family/Family>
7 = Other parents
10 = EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH, INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
11 = INTERNET
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

If you were to look for information online on the effects of drugs on driving ability, where would you most likely look for reliable information?
1 = Online/the internet generally
2 = Government of Canada website
3 = Provincial/Municipal/local government website
4 = Police organizations (website, police station, police associ
5 = Legal community
6 = Cannabis industry/community
7 = Not-for-profit groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving
8 = Driving associations such as the Canadian Automobile Associa
10 = EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH, INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
11 = MEDICAL/DOCTOR/HEALTH SITES (MAYO CLINIC, WEBMD...)
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

What information, if any, would you want to know about the risks and effects of driving after using drugs?
1 = Effects of cannabis on driving ability
2 = How to talk with your <parents/teens> about drugs
3 = The law and penalties of driving after using drugs
4 = Length of time before it is safe to drive after using drugs
5 = How the police tests for drugs usage
6 = My rights as a driver if pulled over
7 = Effects of different forms of cannabis consumption
77 = Other (Please specify) :
97 = I have no interest/need for information
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

To what extent would you say that you have enough trustworthy information to make informed decisions about the risks of driving while under the influence of drugs, including cannabis.
1 = 1 Not at all
2 = 2
3 = 3 Moderately
4 = 4
5 = 5 Completely
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

This following section is about cannabis use. Use includes smoking, inhaling, eating or applying products that contain cannabis, also called pot, weed or marijuana. As far as you know, have people close to you (e.g., friends or...
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

How acceptable is it for people you know to drive while under the influence of cannabis?
1 = Not at all acceptable
2 = Not very acceptable
3 = Moderately acceptable
4 = Acceptable
5 = Very acceptable
99 = No response

What would be your biggest concern with driving while under the influence of cannabis, if you were to do so?
1 = Getting caught by police
2 = Having a permanent criminal record, possibly affecting emplo
3 = Getting into an accident
5 = Hurting, paralyzing or killing someone else
6 = Family or peer judgment
7 = Damage to property
8 = Having significantly increased insurance premiums
9 = Getting hurt in an accident
10 = Becoming paralyzed from an accident
11 = Getting killed in an accident
77 = Other (Please specify) :
97 = No concerns
98 = Don't know/ No response

What was behind your decision?
1 = I did not feel impaired
2 = I did not believe I would be caught by law enforcement/the p
3 = I did not have alternative transportation
4 = I thought I could drive carefully
5 = I did not have to drive very far
6 = YOUNG, UNEDUCATED/EXPERIENCED, DID NOT KNOW BETTER, LONG TIM
8 = ENOUGH TIME HAD PASSED, WAITED UNTIL I FELT COMFORTABLE, DID
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

As far as you know, how common is it for people you know (e.g., friends, family, work colleagues) to drive while under the influence of cannabis?
1 = Very rare
2 = Not very common
3 = Moderately common
4 = Common
5 = Very common
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

How likely would you be to accept a ride from someone who you knew was under the influence of cannabis?
1 = Not at all likely
2 = Not very likely
3 = Moderately likely
4 = Likely
5 = Very likely
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

If you were a passenger in a vehicle where the driver was under the influence of cannabis, what concerns, if any, would you have?
1 = Getting caught by police
2 = Having a permanent criminal record, possibly affecting emplo
3 = Getting hurt in an accident
4 = Becoming paralyzed from an accident
5 = Getting killed in an accident
6 = Hurting, paralyzing or killing someone else
7 = Family or peer judgment
8 = Damage to property
9 = Having significantly increased insurance premiums
10 = No concerns
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

How comfortable would you be trying to stop a friend or family member from driving if you thought that they were impaired after using cannabis?
1 = Not at all comfortable
2 = Not very comfortable
3 = Moderately comfortable
4 = Comfortable
5 = Very comfortable
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

What have you discussed?
1 = The effects on driving ability
2 = The legal consequences
3 = Not accepting a ride from someone who is under the influence
4 = Peer pressure or situations of not driving or accepting a ri
5 = Solutions or alternatives (i.e., back up plan) to avoid thes
6 = DANGERS/RISKS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS, CAN KILL/HURT SOMEONE,
7 = NOT TO DO IT
8 = DANGERS/RISKS
9 = PARALLELS/COMPARISONS WITH DRINKING ALCOHOL AND DRIVING
10 = HARMS/RISKS/EFFECTS OF CONSUMING DRUGS IN GENERAL, SOCIAL/LI
77 = <Other (Please specify) / Please specify:>
99 = No response

As far as you know, how long after using cannabis is it safe to drive a vehicle?
1 = Right away
2 = Within one hour
3 = Between 1 and 2 hours
4 = Between 2 to 3 hours
5 = At least three or more hours afterward
6 = After a night of sleep
7 = Whenever the person feels like the effect is gone
8 = DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS (PERSON'S TOLERANCE, HOW MUCH/WHEN T
9 = A DAY OR MORE, 24HRS, MORE THAN A DAY
77 = Other (Please specify) :
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

Are the penalties for driving while impaired from cannabis less strict, the same, or more strict than they are for impairment from alcohol?
1 = Less strict than alcohol
2 = The same as alcohol
3 = More strict than alcohol
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

Currently, an individual may face monetary fines or jail terms for breaking Canadian cannabis laws. How aware would you say you are of the laws around cannabis, and the legal consequences of breaking cannabis laws?
1 = Not at all aware
2 = Not very aware
3 = Somewhat aware
4 = Aware
5 = Completely aware
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

Cannabis
1 = Not at all likely 1
2 = 2
3 = Moderately likely 3
4 = 4
5 = Very likely 5
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

The next questions explore the cannabis market more broadly. Remember that the survey results are completely confidential. You indicated earlier that you have used cannabis in the last 12 months. From whom did you usually buy or...
1 = I grew my own
2 = It was specifically grown for me
3 = From a legal storefront
4 = From a legal online source (Health Canada licensed producer,
5 = From an illegal storefront
6 = From an illegal online source
7 = It was shared around a group of friends
8 = From a family member
9 = From a friend
10 = From an acquaintance
11 = From a dealer
77 = Other (specify)
98 = Don't know
99 = No response/Prefer not to say

Which factor(s) most influence you to obtain the cannabis you use from <a legal source / this/these sources>?
1 = Price
2 = Quality/safety
3 = Convenience (e.g., hours of operation, delivery)
4 = Proximity to a legal storefront
5 = Availability of specific product type (e.g., edibles)
6 = Access to a specific strain/variety
7 = Inability to purchase from a legal source online (e.g. limit
8 = Anonymity/privacy
9 = DO NOT PURCHASE, RARELY USE IT, USE SOCIALLY WITH FRIENDS/TR
77 = Other reason (specify)
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

How confident are you that you can determine if a cannabis product is legal?
1 = Not at all confident 1
2 = 2
3 = Somewhat confident 3
4 = 4
5 = Very confident 5
98 = Don't know
99 = No response

What is the highest level of formal education that you have completed to date?
1 = Grade 8 or less
2 = Some high school
3 = High school diploma or equivalent
4 = Registered Apprenticeship or other trades certificate or dip
5 = College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diplom
6 = University certificate or diploma below bachelors level
7 = Bachelor's degree
8 = Post graduate degree above bachelor's level
99 = No response

Which of the following categories best describes your total household income? That is, the total income of all persons in your household, before taxes?
1 = Under $20,000
2 = $20,000 to just under $40,000
3 = $40,000 to just under $60,000
4 = $60,000 to just under $80,000
5 = $80,000 to just under $100,000
6 = $100,000 to just under $120,000
7 = $120,000 to just under $150,000
8 = $150,000 and above
99 = No response

Were you born in Canada?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = No response

What is the language you speak most often at home?
1 = English
2 = French
77 = Other (please specify)
99 = No response

What are the first 3 digits of your postal code?
1 = Please specify :
9 = No response

Are you...?
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Other, please specify :
9 = No response

Region
1 = British Columbia
2 = Alberta
3 = Saskatchewan
4 = Manitoba
5 = Ontario
6 = Quebec
7 = New Brunswick
8 = Nova Scotia
9 = Prince Edward Island
10 = Newfoundland and Labrador
11 = Yukon
12 = NorthWest Territories
13 = Nunavut

Completion Marker
1 = Total