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posted by mrpg on Thursday June 21 2018, @10:00AM   Printer-friendly
from the let's-bet-on-the-third dept.

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.


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  • (Score: 2, Troll) by realDonaldTrump on Thursday June 21 2018, @11:56AM

    by realDonaldTrump (6614) on Thursday June 21 2018, @11:56AM (#696147) Homepage Journal

    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!!!!

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