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States starting to legalize it was likely a big part of why the Canadian government became comfortable with the idea of legalizing it. The idea of legalization,
by Tiktaalik 8y ago
States starting to legalize it was likely a big part of why the Canadian government became comfortable with the idea of legalizing it. The idea of legalization, or at least decriminalization, has been floating around in Canada since the 90s, but a major talking point against the idea has been that it would compromise Canada's relationship with the USA. Obviously as internal parts of the USA are legalizing it this is no longer so much of a concern.
- cageface 8y agoI wonder if this has anything to do with the recent breakdown in US-Canada relations? Maybe the Canadians are less concerned with offending us now?
- emilr 8y agoThis is the result of a campaign promise made in 2015.
- echlebek 8y agoYes, it's been in the works for years and a multi-billion dollar industry has grown up around recreational cannabis already. Canopy Growth was listed on the NYSE this year. https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/WEED:CN https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/WEED:CN
- 1over137 8y agoSince way before the 90s my young friend! :) Check out the 1979 federal election debate, fast forward to 1:11:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBfDSimvCFY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBfDSimvCFY