Placating the populace: Canadian government pledges to legalize recreational marijuana

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  1. http://www.sott.net/article/307940-Placating-the-populace-Canadian-government-pledges-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana


    Sputnik
    Sat, 05 Dec 2015 18:02 UTC


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    Canada's
    Governor General David Johnston has promised to legalize recreational
    marijuana, reiterating the pledge made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
    during his election campaign.



    Johnston said in a Friday throne speech released by local media that "the
    government will introduce legislation that will provide greater support
    for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; that will get
    handguns and assault weapons off our streets; and that will legalize,
    regulate and restrict access to marijuana."



    Trudeau's promise to launch a process that would lead to the
    legalization and regulation of marijuana contributed to the Liberal
    Party's victory in the October 19 general election. Unlike Johnston, the
    new prime minister, who is the leader of the Liberal Party, never
    mentioned restricting access to marijuana.



    Marijuana procession is illegal in most countries, with China, France and Norway having some of the strictest cannabis laws.



    Canada is among the countries with the least restrictive laws on
    marijuana. Although the possession, sale and cultivation of cannabis is
    illegal in the country, it is tolerated in some cities. Marijuana use
    for medical or industrial purposes is legal in Canada with government
    issued license.
     
  2. knew it government couldn't do what they said......"
     

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