Advocates of safe injection sites called the Canadian health minister’s decision to halt the opening of the facilities “horrifying.” A trio of planned safe injection sites in Ontario, Canada have been put on hold while the province’s new health minister conducts a review to determine if such facilities “have merit.” Health Minister Christine Elliott said that… Continue reading Planned Safe Injection Sites Put On Hold In Canada
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Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
Marijuana Anonymous uses an adaptation of the 12 steps from Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. For some marijuana users, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous don’t quite feel like a good fit. That’s why in some areas, Marijuana Anonymous is being introduced as an alternative. According to Vice, the group follows similar routines and readings as… Continue reading Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
Device To Test Drivers For Cannabis Impairment Approved In Canada
After legalizing cannabis in June, Canada’s government is cracking down on drugged driving. Our neighbor to the north has settled on a method that law enforcement officers will use to test motorists for cannabis impairment. Canada became the first major economy, and the second country in the world after Uruguay, to legalize cannabis this past… Continue reading Device To Test Drivers For Cannabis Impairment Approved In Canada
Toronto Health Officials Recommend Decriminalization of All Drugs
“The potential harms associated with any of these drugs is worsened when people are pushed into a position where they have to produce, obtain and consume those drugs illegally.” On Monday, the Toronto board of health unanimously accepted the decision to propose that Canada’s federal government decriminalize all drug use. The board made the decision… Continue reading Toronto Health Officials Recommend Decriminalization of All Drugs
Canada Legalizes Marijuana In Historic Vote
Residents are expected to be able to purchase marijuana from licensed producers as early as mid-September 2018. Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana after the passage of its Cannabis Act in a 52-59 vote on Tuesday, June 19. Canadian adults will be allowed to carry and share up to 30 grams… Continue reading Canada Legalizes Marijuana In Historic Vote
Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Canada is taking a countrywide approach to avoid the issues that have unfolded in the United States, according to one Canadian senator. Canada is one step closer to becoming the first major global economy to legalize recreational marijuana, with the Senate passing a legalization plan on Thursday. The plan and all its amendments will now… Continue reading Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana