Marijuana use down among minors, up among older Canadians, StatsCan study finds Nearly 5 million Canadians consume pot, driving an industry worth more than $5B a year By Kathleen Harris, CBC News. Only 6% of Canadians aged 15-17 use marijuana, according to a new research study released by Statistics Canada. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press). The Liberal government hopes to restrict access of marijuana to minors when it becomes legal in July 2018. (Jim Mone/Associated Press)