MDMA legal status in Canada
At a glance
Schedule I under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act [1]
What do the official sources say?
Health Canada states that MDMA is controlled under Schedule I. Possession, sale, and production are illegal unless authorized for medical, scientific, or industrial purposes. This general summary does not describe every exemption or provincial and territorial rule. [1] [2]
Is research or therapy different?
Health Canada says there are no approved therapeutic products containing MDMA in Canada. Practitioners may request case-by-case Special Access Program authorization for emergency treatment of a serious or life-threatening condition when eligibility criteria are met; this is not routine prescribing or general access. [1] [2]
What should I check locally?
This summary is not a decision about your circumstances. Check current legislation, local rules and the scope of any authorisation with a qualified local professional. No source here should be read as permission to possess, obtain or supply MDMA.