Canada introduces bill to legalize marijuana by July 2018

While today represents a historical and long-awaited moment in drug policy reform, there are still many questions around the specifics, particularly whether provinces will follow the lead of the federal government.

“It is not our intent to promote the use of this drug”, said Blair.

“We know that criminal prohibition has failed to protect our kids and our communities”, said parliamentary secretary Bill Blair. You can carry up to 30 grams of marijuana in your pocket or purse.

“Criminals pocket between $7 and $8 billion in illicit proceeds”.

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