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I'm pleased that a petition opposing my extradition will be introduced in the House of Commons by MP's Libby Davies (NDP), Ujjal Dosanjh (Liberal) and Scott Reid (Conservative) between 3 pm - 4 pm (eastern)/ noon - 1 pm (pacific). Shown live on CPAC.ca.

I guess we can debate whether Rahim Jaffer broke the law and by how much. But what's really interesting is the reaction now emerging from his fellow Conservative Party colleagues.
Activism

CANNABIS CULTURE - Chris Bennett is preparing for battle in his quest to become the first Canadian legally permitted to use marijuana for religious purposes.

Though crime rates are falling, Canada's Conservative government is planning "major construction initiatives" to the country's prison system and has released spending estimates showing a 43 per cent increase in penitentiary capital costs.
Medical

With DEA offices throughout Canada, it's not surprising that U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency reps weaseled their way into meetings with Health Canada, the government agency responsible for overseeing Canada's national legal medicinal marijuana program.

CANNABIS CULTURE - In search of businesses that have benefited from the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, CBC's The National stopped by Cannabis Culture Headquarters and spoke with activist Marc Emery about high profits.
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