Articles tagged with "politics"
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Alberta’s Cannabis Guidelines: 18 to Buy, Liquor Commission in Control
Dave Schmader - Published on October 4, 2017Read moreUnlike Ontario, which plans to create retail stores run by the provincial government, Alberta will allow private retailers to enter the market.
Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis? Toronto’s Unfounded Fears Underscore the Need for Regulation
Mari Ramsawakh - Published on September 5, 2017Read moreConcern spiked after an August safety alert from London, ON suggested that fentanyl could be found in cannabis.
Here’s How Canada Could Decriminalize Marijuana Right Now
Harrison Jordan - Published on August 31, 2017Read moreWhy don’t you just decriminalize it already? As Canada preps for the July 2018 legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis, that’s the message the federal government has been getting from the opposing New Democratic Party as well as cannabis advocates across the country.
How to Get a ‘Social Marijuana Use’ License in Denver
Dave Schmader - Published on August 25, 2017Read moreDenver’s program allows public consumption of cannabis at everything from yoga studios to coffee shops to street fairs—if applicants can manage the application process.
Torontonians Love Their Dispensaries. Why Is Mayor Tory Dead Set Against Them?
Randi Druzin - Published on August 22, 2017Read moreWhy does Toronto’s mayor remain steadfast in his opposition to dispensaries while so many Ontarians have indicated they want cannabis available through such retailers once recreational use becomes legal? The answer depends on whom you ask.
Ottawa vs. the Provinces: The Legalization Deadline Showdown Intensifies
Randi Druzin - Published on August 1, 2017Read moreTrudeau’s proposed legislation calls for the provinces to oversee the distribution and sale of recreational marijuana and to take on some related responsibilities. It’s a tall order, and provinces say they need help.
‘Dear Justin’: A Loving Correspondence With the Prime Minister, Episode 1
Kate Palbom - Published on July 28, 2017Read moreTo the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau: It feels like just yesterday you were campaigning with the promise to “legalize, regulate, and restrict access to marijuana” —and now, here we are! However…
‘Cool Hispanics’ Billboard Continues Tradition of Horrible Anti-Drug Ads
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 26, 2017Read moreIs that ‘Hispanics Are Cool’ ad the worst teen cannabis prevention campaign ever? You decide: Here are some classic awful ads (and a few that got it right).
Canadian Finance Ministers Hash Out Cannabis Taxes
Dave Schmader - Published on June 19, 2017Read moreFor a second day in Ottawa, Canadian finance ministers from the federal, provincial, and territorial levels are gathering to strategize a coordinated approach to cannabis taxation.
B.C. Kills Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Marijuana Producers
Dave Schmader - Published on June 15, 2017Read moreIn a triumph for sanity and compassion, British Columbia has declared mandatory minimum prison sentences for cannabis producers to be unconstitutional.