The Canadian Cannabis Act legalizes and regulates recreational cannabis use in 2018

Recreational cannabis use has been the subject of criminal sanctions over the past century creating societal tension between those that use cannabis socially and the resulting criminal law penalties. Cannabis has been used recreationally for thousands of years yet it ’s illegality continues to be maintained by governments internationally. Despite the drugs illicit status in Canada, almost half of Canadians have admitted to using the drug, signalling a disconnect between the current law and actual societal practices.
Source: Health Policy - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Health Reform Monitor Source Type: research