The movement towards the legalization of cannabis in Canada, spearheaded by Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party, has sparked discussions on its potential benefits and impacts. This initiative is framed around public health and safety, with a focus on reducing illegal sales and making cannabis less accessible to minors.
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada- Justin Trudeau
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How Legalization has Benefitted Other Countries
In Vancouver:
Most used medicinal uses in Vanouver
In Colorado:
Gained over ten million in retail tax dollars
Lowered overall crime by 10%
Crime Stopping/Preventation
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
Criminals with marijuana charges are waiting to hear if they will be pardoned for their crimes after legalization
keeps the money away from the illegal drug dealers
Financial Aspects
SAQ union explores pot sales at liquor stores
Legalization of pot will breed multi-billion dollar business
"Should bring a small amount of revenue"- Trudeau
"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
Claims he is not considering legalization for revenue
Liberal Party
Justin Trudeau said a Liberal government would start work "right away" on reforming the country's marijuana laws.
thousands of Liberals voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution to legalize marijuana in 2012
Claims legalization is about public health and safety
