Marijuana Legalization or Decriminalization Backed by Most Canadians
A new poll shows a majority of Canadians support loosening the country’s marijuana laws, a stance that’s starkly out of sync with the federal government’s pot policy.
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Hempology 101: Eastern Canada Cannabis Conventions
CANNABIS CULTURE - On the heels of legalization in Washington and Colorado, Victoria activist and author Ted Smith of the the International Hempology 101 Society is touring Eastern Canada presenting cannabis conventions in concert with forming Hempology 101 chapters at the universities of Dalhousie, Mount Allison, Carleton, and Toronto.
Sensible BC news & endorsements
The Sensible BC campaign has been getting some of the amazing media coverage over the past few weeks!
This month alone, Sensible BC has been covered in over 40 newspaper articles, as well as many stories on the radio and TV.
We've even been covered in newspapers in Norwegian and Chinese!
You can see most of our media coverage at http://SensibleBC.ca/news
All of the stories have been supportive and friendly to our campaign. Indeed, we've had several high-profile endorsements!
Waiting For A Trudeau To Decriminalize Marijuana
Earlier this month, Washington and Colorado voted to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. One week later, Liberal Party of Canada leadership contender Justin Trudeau announced to a high school audience in Prince Edward Island that he is "a huge supporter of decriminalization" of marijuana.
Drug Dominoes Begin to Topple
As more and more U.S. states move toward marijuana legalization, the Obama Administration needs to take a stand.
Referendum Needed on Policing of Marijuana in BC
At this point, no one needs to be told that the war on marijuana has been a dismal failure. Or almost no one.
Justin Trudeau Supports Decriminalization of Marijuana
Federal Liberal leadership candidate says war on drugs "doesn't work" and that he's "a huge supporter of decriminalization".
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.
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.
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.
