Had it not been for the hard work of everyone in lobbying the Senate, C-15 would have passed into law. That's right, we campaigned politically and won! C-15 has been stopped!
Senate Committee has passed C-15. Bill now proceeds to Senate for final vote. Will become law before or shortly after Winter break.
If you produce 1 plant in a residential neighbourhood, C-15 still prescribes a 9 month sentence.
If you produce 1 plant in a rented property, C-15 still prescribes a 9 month sentence.
On August 20th , Cannabis Culture reported that Prime Minister Stephen Harper had appointed evangelical minister Chris Summerville to the mental health committee that is studying the link between cannabis and schizophrenia. This post is my account of our meeting, and what I think should be made of Summerville’s appointment.
After more than 80 years of fear, arrests and incarceration, it's time to rethink our approach to a mostly benign substance. It's time to legalize marijuana.