canadian law on the recreational use of marijuana
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CANADIAN LAW ON RECREATIONAL USE OF MARIJUANAREBECCA RANDELL
EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP FORMAL PROPOSAL
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Proposed change
Who is responsible for this change?
Understanding the change
Other options
Case for Change
Steps required to implement this change
Who is affected?
Conclusion
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Cannabis has NOT been decriminalized or legalized in Canada.
http://www.cannabisfacts.ca/
PROPOSED CHANGE
Legalize marijuana in Canada Only currently legal for medicinal purposes
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS CHANGE?
Federal Government “Under Canada’s Constitution, the federal government is granted its
own powers and responsibilities, which cannot be altered unilaterally by another level of government.”
http://www.mapleleafweb.com/features/federal-government-canada-organization-institutions-issues
UNDERSTANDING THE CHANGE
Change the law with certain regulations that are similar to those of tobacco or alcohol use
1. Age limit
2. Location
3. Operation of Motor Vehicles
OTHER OPTIONS
Keep the current law on marijuana
Make medicinal marijuana illegal as well
Legalize marijuana without restrictions
Lessen the criminal charges on the use of marijuana but have it remain illegal
Increase criminal charges on the use of marijuana
CASE FOR CHANGE
Meeting popular demand
It does less damage than tobacco and alcohol People die from alcohol overdoses. There has never been a fatal
marijuana overdose.
The health-related costs associated with alcohol use far exceed those for marijuana use.
Alcohol is linked to cancer. Marijuana is not.
Economic benefits Marijuana inmates cost American prisons $1 billion per year
Prohibition of marijuana in the US cost taxpayers $41.8 billion a year
STEPS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THIS CHANGE
Liberal Party of Canada has come up with an implementation policy already Sees it fit to legalize marijuana given that they can and will “ensure the
regulation and taxation of its production, distribution, and use, while enacting strict penalties for illegal trafficking, illegal importation, and impaired driving.”
Have committed to investing “significant resources in prevention and education programs designed to promote awareness of the health risks and consequences of marijuana use and dependency, especially amongst youth.”
Submit a bill which must be passed by the House of Commons, the Senate, and the Governor General. Each house has the right to pass, amend, delay, or defeat the bill. If it is passed it will become a legislation.
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Aboute/Sentae/Today/laws-e.htmlhttp://convention.liberal.ca/justice/117-legalize-and-regulate-marijuana/
WHO IS AFFECTED?
Every Canadian citizen
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