Nova Scotia Must Pay For Woman's Medical Marijuana, Judge Rules

[Jim Finnel]

The province has been ordered to pay for the medical marijuana used by a woman who is on social assistance.

In a decision released this afternoon, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ordered the Department of Community Services to pay for Sally Campbell's medical marijuana.

She suffers from a number of ailments and has a certificate from Health Canada giving her permission to use marijuana to help alleviate her pain and nausea.

The province had denied Campbell's request that it increase her monthly allowance to cover the cost of the marijuana. Campbell appealed that decision to a one-person appeal board, which also denied her request.

Campbell took her case to the province's Supreme Court last month and won, with the decision released publicly this afternoon.

A letter provided by Campbell's doctor says medical marijuana is “essential to her health and well-being.” In addition to helping with pain and nausea, he said it also improves her concentration, focus and energy level.

In his decision, Justice Gerald Moir writes the appeal board really had only one rationale finding based on the evidence provided.

“Medical marijuana is essential for Ms. Campbell.”


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[Caber1]

Sometimes these judges actually make me suspect that they have souls. I respect what he did for this woman and I tip my hat to her doctor also.
The other scum I can only hope they would one day feel at least twice as much of this woman's pain for the rest of their petty little lives and that they would also be denied any relief. It must be nice to be so much holier than thou.

 

[michaelkaer]

How does that translate to people like me on ODSP (Ontario Disabilty Support Program) who also can not afford to pay for his medicine? Will I get a top up on my cheque? Good for the person to keep going, even to court, knowing they are right. A good day for all!