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Four Ways Justin Trudeau's Task Force Is Getting Legalization Wrong

Submitted by James McClure -... on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 08:45

The Canadian government's handling of pressing questions regarding marijuana legalization has raised a number of red flags. On June 30, federal cabinet ministers held a press conference on Parliament Hill to introduce the task force that will advise the government on regulating recreational marijuana use. During the event, Bill Blair - Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada - promised an "open and transparent engagement process" for legalizing.

But comments made by Blair and other members of the government made the process seem opaque, contradictory and disengaged from the concerns of people who will be most affected by the forthcoming regulations: Canada's medical and non-medical cannabis users. 

Here are four reasons to be concerned about the government's handling of marijuana legalization.

1. Disproportionate representation

There nine-member task force brings together Canadians from across the country who have a wealth of experience in legislation, law enforcement...

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