The poll shows that 10 per cent of Moncton and Fredericton residents, nine per cent of Saint John residents and seven per cent of Halifax residents have lawfully purchased pot since legalization day.

CRA surveyed 600 adult New Brunswickers by telephone between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

The survey indicates that only 19 per cent (one in five) of the 400 Nova Scotians surveyed said they definitely or probably intend to purchase marijuana at least occasionally for personal use once it becomes legal.