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Canada: Jean Chretien Calls for Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession

Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 08:45

Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, left, speaks with former MP Bob Rae during the launch of the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance at Dalhousie University in Halifax Monday. Chretien said it is time the government decriminalized pot possession.

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien says it's time for Canada to decriminalize marijuana possession, saying the change is long overdue.

Chrétien made the comment today after taking part in a ceremony to mark the official opening of a public policy think-tank at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

The former prime minister says it is unacceptable for anyone to be saddled with a criminal record for simply smoking marijuana.

When Chrétien was prime minister, his government tried in...

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