LEDBud
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Finally the legalization announcement has been made , I am ecstatic
A video clip of the announcement being made can be found in the link at the bottom
Federal legislation to legalize marijuana will be ready in a year, Canada's health minister told the UN at a special session of the General Assembly in New York today.
"We will introduce legislation in spring 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals," Jane Philpott said in her prepared speech to delegates.
"We will work with law enforcement partners to encourage appropriate and proportionate criminal justice measures. We know it is impossible to arrest our way out of this problem," she said.
Philpott, Blair in New York to attend UN talks on war on drugs
Delegates are reviewing the progress and implementation of the UN's 2009 action plan on drugs to assess ongoing challenges in combating the world's drug problems. Three days of meetings will conclude Thursday.
Bill Blair, the parliamentary secretary to the justice minister who serves as Canada's point man on the legalization legislation, is with Philpott in New York.
"It's a great deal of work. It's important to do it right. And so, we're looking at regulations with respect to production, distribution, the retail and consumption of marijuana and we want to make sure that it's based on the best advice from experts." Blair told reporters on his way to the meetings on Tuesday.
The health minister said the government's proposed marijuana policy challenges the status quo, but will enhance the safety of youth.
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The federal Liberal Party's election pledge on pot would breach three global treaties on illicit drug use signed by previous Canadian governments.
Canada's plans are contentious for some other UN members.
Philpott said that she is aware states will take different approaches on the matter, but is hopeful they can find common ground to create a comprehensive, collaborative and compassionate drug policy.
link
Federal marijuana legislation to be introduced in spring 2 17, Philpott says - Politics - CBC News
A video clip of the announcement being made can be found in the link at the bottom
Federal legislation to legalize marijuana will be ready in a year, Canada's health minister told the UN at a special session of the General Assembly in New York today.
"We will introduce legislation in spring 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals," Jane Philpott said in her prepared speech to delegates.
"We will work with law enforcement partners to encourage appropriate and proportionate criminal justice measures. We know it is impossible to arrest our way out of this problem," she said.
Philpott, Blair in New York to attend UN talks on war on drugs
Delegates are reviewing the progress and implementation of the UN's 2009 action plan on drugs to assess ongoing challenges in combating the world's drug problems. Three days of meetings will conclude Thursday.
Bill Blair, the parliamentary secretary to the justice minister who serves as Canada's point man on the legalization legislation, is with Philpott in New York.
"It's a great deal of work. It's important to do it right. And so, we're looking at regulations with respect to production, distribution, the retail and consumption of marijuana and we want to make sure that it's based on the best advice from experts." Blair told reporters on his way to the meetings on Tuesday.
The health minister said the government's proposed marijuana policy challenges the status quo, but will enhance the safety of youth.
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The federal Liberal Party's election pledge on pot would breach three global treaties on illicit drug use signed by previous Canadian governments.
Canada's plans are contentious for some other UN members.
Philpott said that she is aware states will take different approaches on the matter, but is hopeful they can find common ground to create a comprehensive, collaborative and compassionate drug policy.
link
Federal marijuana legislation to be introduced in spring 2 17, Philpott says - Politics - CBC News
