Canadians ‘Ahead of Politicians’ on Marijuana Laws
Canadians are ahead of their federal politicians on the issue of liberalizing marijuana laws, according to two high-profile lawmakers from B.C.
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Study of Studies: Drug Prohibition Key Source of Violence and Crime
CANNABIS CULTURE - An extensive study by Canadian researchers has concluded that "tough on crime" prohibition laws proposed by Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party will have no effect on drug supply and may boost rates of violence in the country.
No High Times on The Hill
Despite surveys showing a majority of Canadians approve legalizing possession of small amounts of pot, the law isn’t changing any time soon.
Random Tests Show Marijuana Drug of Choice in Canadian Military
Marijuana is the illegal drug of choice in the Canadian Forces, according to the first random tests of the entire military.
Please Send Thank-Yous To MPs Who Supported Me
I would really appreciate it if everyone would send a thank-you note to MP's Ujjal Dosanjh, Libby Davies and Scott Reid for an excellent presentation of the petition urging the Justice Minister to refuse my Extradition in the House of Commons yesterday.
Harper Blows More Hot Air on YouTube Marijuana Questions
CANNABIS CULTURE - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper answered questions this evening in a YouTube-sponsored poll and interview where marijuana was the #1 issue. As expected, the PM rehashed the same old tired arguments in defense of his destructive cannabis policies.
Power and Politics: Marc Emery vs. Rob Nicholson
CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc Emery and MPs Ujjal Dosanjh and Libby Davies appeared on CBC's Power and Politics to tell Canadian Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson, who also appeared on the show, to put a stop to Emery's extradition to the US.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff: Legalizing Marijuana Would Create Problems
CANNABIS CULTURE - Liberal Party Leader Michael Ignatieff made what may be his strongest and strangest anti-pot comments so far, saying "legalizing marijuana would create problems" with the United States and warning parents against smoking pot.
Canadian Politicians Present Thousands of Signatures In Support of Marc Emery
CANNABIS CULTURE - Members of Parliament from the Liberal, New Democratic, and Conservative Parties of Canada presented petitions today to the House of Commons with over 12,
Harper Ignores Taxpayer-Funded Crime Research
The federal Justice Department pays to help publicize leading criminal justice research that frequently discredits the Conservative government’s “tough-on-crime” agenda.
