US Pot Votes Show Canada the Way
Voters in Washington and Colorado opted to end the destructive, ineffective and costly approach to marijuana laws last week. Canadian jurisdictions should heed their examples.
Jeremiah Vandermeer
Mexico President Says Pot Votes in US Leaves Washington With No ‘Moral Authority’ for Drug War
Mexican President Felipe Calderon says the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in two U.S. states limits that country’s “moral authority” to ask other nations to combat or restrict illegal drug trafficking.
Canadian Hemp Growing Like a Weed, Experts Ponder How to Help Industry Blossom
Canada's small hemp industry is growing like a weed, but still faces some hurdles because of its illegal and potent cousin, marijuana.
Marijuana Activists in B.C. Determined to Follow in Colorado’s Footsteps
If British Columbians go to the polls to decriminalize marijuana, they can thank an earlier high-profile referendum for leading the way: that of the harmonized sales tax.
Worries Grow Over Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offences
Canada’s public prosecutors are bracing for an onslaught of new trials as mandatory minimum sentences for drug offences come into effect – adding pressure to a system they say is already overburdened.
Marijuana Vote a Game-Changer for Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper may be dismissive about the fact that the states of Washington and Colorado voted in favour of legalizing marijuana last week, but they have set the stage for a game changer, however complicated.
Canada Toughens Pot Laws, Two U.S. States Loosen Up
The same day that voters in two U.S. states approved the legalization of marijuana, the Harper government in Ottawa was bringing into force tough new mandatory penalties for pot.
Washington DAs Begin Dropping Marijuana Possession Cases
Some Washington state prosecutors have begun dismissing pending marijuana possession cases in the wake of last week's vote to legalize marijuana in the state. King County (Seattle) prosecutors have dismissed 175 cases involving adults 21 or over, while Pierce County (Tacoma) prosecutors have dropped about 50 more.
Prince of Pot Says U.S. Votes Set Stage for Softer Marijuana Laws in B.C.
It tasted like vindication to B.C.’s Marc Emery, the prince of pot and a clarion voice for 20 years in the debate over legalizing marijuana.
Seattle Pot Proponents Cheer Vote to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Moments after President Barack Obama was declared elected Tuesday night, the crowd at Seattle’s downtown Hotel Andra went wild with news that Washington state was joining Colorado in declaring pot legal.
