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The Big Story
Sixth year anniversary: The Big Story’s First Episode
Jun 16, 2024
Maclean's Ottawa bureau chief, John Geddes, discusses how the Liberals fulfilled their promise of legalizing marijuana in Canada. The podcast reflects on Canada's journey towards legalization, challenges faced by provinces, implications on US relations, and memories of acquiring marijuana in small towns.
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- Canada became the second country to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide, aligning with precedents in the US, indicating a shift towards regulation and away from criminalization.
- Legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada raises international implications, particularly regarding Canada's relationship with the US and cross-border policies.
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Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Canada
Canada became the second country to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide, with the final vote in the Senate paving the way for the new cannabis regime to commence on October 17th. Despite some delays, Justin Trudeau's push for legalization aligned with precedents in the US, indicating a shift towards regulation and away from criminalization.
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