Legalization of Cannabis in Canada- Justin Trudeau
Liberal Party
Claims legalization is about public health and safety
thousands of Liberals voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution to legalize marijuana in 2012
Justin Trudeau said a Liberal government would start work "right away" on reforming the country's marijuana laws.
Financial Aspects
"Should bring a small amount of revenue"- Trudeau
Claims he is not considering legalization for revenue
"Any cash that flows to public coffers through marijuana taxation should go towards addiction treatment, mental health support and education programs — not general revenues"- Trudeau
Legalization of pot will breed multi-billion dollar business
SAQ union explores pot sales at liquor stores
Crime Stopping/Preventation
keeps the money away from the illegal drug dealers
Criminals with marijuana charges are waiting to hear if they will be pardoned for their crimes after legalization
April 2012, UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund) found that Canada leads the developed world in cannabis use among teenagers
this law should stop positively impact illegal sales and keep cannibis less accessible to minors
How Legalization has Benefitted Other Countries
In Colorado:
Lowered overall crime by 10%
Gained over ten million in retail tax dollars
In Vancouver:
Most used medicinal uses in Vanouver