Is It Legal To Use Magic Mushrooms In Canada?

Magic mushrooms, containing psychoactive substances like psilocybin and psilocin, are illegal under Canadian federal law. However, some cities like Vancouver and Toronto have decriminalized possession in certain circumstances. The sale, production, and possession of magic mushrooms are currently illegal in Canada for medical use only. Only one Canadian city considers magic, and clinical trials with psilocybin have shown promising results.

Despite being illegal, magic mushroom dispensaries have been popping up across Canada, offering psilocybin and other psychedelics. The legal status of unauthorised actions with psilocybin mushrooms varies worldwide. Psilocybin and psilocin are listed as Schedule I drugs under the United States. Psychedelics include psilocybin (which can be found in “magic mushroom”), MDMA (“ecstasy” or “molly”), LSD (“acid”), ayahuasca, peyote, and others.

The medical use of psilocybin creates an opportunity for sellers and a challenge for police. Toronto police are clear that the entire operation is illegal, but officers suggest that the use is on the rise in Canada. This article answers five questions employers may have about the legal status of psilocybin mushrooms in Canada, including historical legislative and case law information and recent legal development news.