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Canada becomes second nation in the world to legalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana use will soon be legal in Canada after the Senate passed a "historic" bill on Tuesday with a vote of 52-29. Canada is only the second country in the world -- and the first G7 nation -- to implement legislation to permit a nationwide marijuana market. In the neighboring US, nine states and the District of Columbia now allow for recreational marijuana use, and 30 allow for medical use.
Bill C-45, otherwise known as the Cannabis Act, stems from a campaign pledge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep marijuana away from underage users and reduce related crime. The act to legalize the recreational use of weed was first introduced on April 13, 2017, and was later passed at the House of Commons in November. The Senate passage of the bill was the final hurdle in the process.
Uruguay was the first country to legalize marijuana's production, sale and consumption in December 2013.
Also at CBC, BBC, NPR, Reuters, and The Guardian.
(Score: 2, Troll) by realDonaldTrump on Thursday June 21 2018, @11:07AM (4 children)
I know exactly what he’s doing. With Pocahontas. We’re looking at it. But I probably will end up supporting that, yes.
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Thursday June 21 2018, @11:37AM (1 child)
Sounds terrible kinky.... So... what is Senator Gardner doing with Pocahontas... and you looking at it? Looking of what exactly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 2, Troll) by realDonaldTrump on Thursday June 21 2018, @11:56AM
Cory Gardner, R Senator from Colorado. And Liz Warren, D Senator from Mass., I call her Pocahontas. Because she says she's an Indian. Well, she doesn't look Indian to me. And she doesn't look Indian to Indians. But, this is a very BIPARTISAN thing. I love bipartisan. And our great senators are saying, let's leave marihuana up to the states. So if folks are following their state law they won't get in trouble with our terrific federal government. With Mr. Magoo. They call it the STATES ACT. Let me tell you, I'm waiting, pen in hand!!!!
(Score: 2) by DeathMonkey on Thursday June 21 2018, @05:36PM (1 child)
We’re looking at it. But I probably will end up supporting that, yes.
So then why do you select a Reagan era Drug Warrior as the head of the DOJ?
(Score: 2) by realDonaldTrump on Thursday June 21 2018, @07:27PM
2016, Mr. Magoo endorsed me after the Iowa caucuses. Before the New Hampshire primary. Almost 6 months before Cory endorsed me, by the way. And he didn't just endorse, he went out there stumping for me at so many rallies. And I thought, wow, this guy's incredibly LOYAL! He's not loyal. Because when I made him my AG, he recused himself from the phony Russia witch hunt. Immediately, he recuses himself. He didn't tell me he was going to recuse himself. He could have told me, he didn't. He's very fake. And I'd love to disappoint him, my lawyers say it could be a big problem if I do. So I have a guy in there that I don't really want in there. And there's nothing I can do, folks. Although the Schedule I people, maybe there is..........