Medical marijuana has been legal in Canada since 2001 to people who suffer from AIDS, epilepsy, cancer and other terminal illnesses. In 2014 doctors were given the ability to prescribe marijuana to any patient who they deemed required it. In 2016 the Liberal party announced they would be proposing legislation in 2017 to legalize the use of recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 18.
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@9NMWPJK6mos6MO
I’m fine with marijuana being legal. It’s less destructive than alcohol, but I’m not ok with decriminalizing harder drugs. They’re personally and socially destructive and the gov focus should be rehab, not enabling with safe injection sights and safe supply. Safe supply is destroying our society and not solving anything. The crisis has only gotten worse.
@9VW59ZN1mo1MO
If people want to use marijuana, they should only be allowed to do so in their home, not in public or anywhere outside. There also needs to be tougher enforcement on driving while under the influence
@9VKP3M72mos2MO
I don't really care that much about it, I feel it doesn't concern me whether it's legal or not or if people do it.
@9T9L5MRIndependent2mos2MO
I dont really care if it is legal or not as its good for medical use and also helps people cope and calm down.
@9T59TXS3mos3MO
Yes but the government should have a mandatory rehab for people who are starting to get addicted to it.
@9Q6NY5X5mos5MO
Yes, but only for medical purposes. Otherwise increase the penalties for non-violent drug offenders.
@9MRCRCDConservative6mos6MO
I don't really care but I think the people that want to smoke will go and find it even if its not legal. If they are buying it illegally they can be put in dangerous situations from drug dealers, their marijuana being laced, or getting robbed.
@9MFDJDK6mos6MO
Least harmful drug, pushes people to do that instead of "illegal" drugs. Legalized marijuana has proven to help in multiple ways.
@9M9Z7WC7mos7MO
I understand it , it has its advantages and disadvantages and we will see how it goes along the line and make the necessary changes.
@9M9P7XT7mos7MO
I believe we should treat Marijuana as a medicine as supposed to a recreational drug, and start selling it as pills for medical use.
@9M8ZG9Q7mos7MO
I feel it isn't a bad thing but any over uses or illegal or excessive dealing should be punished accordingly.
@9LMNP5M7mos7MO
I would legalize it only for medical purposes since doctors sometimes give these out to people who have
Yes, I hate the stuff as recreational but I think that edibles and oils are extremely beneficial from a medicinal perspective. Make growers scrub their exhaust air. I hate the smell.
@9LD8F4Q8mos8MO
No, decriminalize it instead. Legalization is the government putting its hand into something that’s none of its business.
@9KQ6YYX9mos9MO
Yes, with independently runned vs government owned. It’s membertou that wins in the end due to this.
I don’t think marijuana should be illegal but I don’t support the legalization either I think it should be decriminalized, so the government has nothing to do with it
@9K4MXN99mos9MO
yes and no, becuase although it increases the happienes of someone who is depressed it can also cause increased depression from exsessive use.
@9K4H6WC9mos9MO
Marijuana should only be available to those above the age of 21 and sellers of this product would need to see an id of some sort.
@9JR48SQ10mos10MO
yes but i think more and more underage children are using it and getting addicted so i think it should be harderto get
@9JM582610mos10MO
Yes, for medical use and also so that people will have a safe drug to use without any other diseases or corruptions inside them.
@9JDNJB310mos10MO
If it has a good result keep it but if it doesn't change anything like debilitation gangs ban it, please.
@9JBTHNJ10mos10MO
Yes, but reduce taxes and change certain laws around it, to maintain safety while also out-competing the black market.
@9H8JRFD12mos12MO
Yes for the use of medical purposes but I do not support the government’s use of genetic modification to the marijuana
@9G5RCDK1yr1Y
Yes, as long as it’s reasonable or they have a reason like it helps them sleep, their mental well-being, or physical well-being.
@9FDFX4R1yr1Y
i dont really know, depends on the situation
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
It's none of my business what plant others smoke. If they wanna grow it and sell it they can. It's not harming anyone.
@9DQSF441yr1Y
Yes, and legalize it , tax and regulate while also releasing anyone with personal possession charges.
@9DCWDPP1yr1Y
Yes, but discourage its use
@9D4YF47Libertarian1yr1Y
I support decriminalization of Marijuana, it is not the same as legalization. Holding, using, and selling Marijuana should have never been a crime at the first place.
@9D4KWW41yr1Y
I support decriminalization of marijuana, this is not the same as legalization.
@9RQNPMR4mos4MO
Yes but for at home use only. Not when responsible for children. No to sale of edibles. Taxes raised should be used to fund drug rehab programs. Sales on reservations should be regulated and taxed too. 'Medical'use should have to be proven and registered.
@9RBQ5234mos4MO
Dum question. Legalization should have been less geared toward corporate involvement. The government CYA reflex turned this process into a nightmare
@9QQVM6K5mos5MO
Yes to an extent, I support the legalization of marijuana especially for medical purposes. However, I still believe there should be stricter regulations to address its potential risks, like it being a gateway drug. I think it's important to balance accessibility with responsible use to make sure it benefits those who need it. I'm not saying you can't use it for other reasons that aren't medical, but I think if you are it's important to be cautious because marijuana is still a drug and you can still become addicted to it which can lead to potential medical complications.
@9PQQXRY5mos5MO
Medical use only if proven it works for patient. Did not work for me at all. Regulate instead of criminalized.
@9L63WVW8mos8MO
I neither support nor disagree with the legalization of marijuana, people are entitled to do whatever they want.
@9L2P5YG8mos8MO
NO. It should be banned. People in non-violent situations should receive reform and ways to get out of it. Violent and repeat offenders should be punished severely.
@9BN23J3New Democratic2yrs2Y
Decriminalize the use of cannabis.
@95HJXLC2yrs2Y
I'm indifferent to the legalization
@93WZMFQ2yrs2Y
I do not have an opinion on it.
@93SSWM6Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes but increase the age
@93RW4FH2yrs2Y
yes, but b e more cautious on the age range using it.
@93RRXCXConservative2yrs2Y
no becayse i hate the smell
@93RMTPP2yrs2Y
It really dosent effect me
@93R7WVD2yrs2Y
all drugs are allowed :)
@93QY49J2yrs2Y
No, but it's acceptable for medical use.
@8ZZ2TB63yrs3Y
Depends, ask them what they want to do with it and confirm they aren't lying
@8XZC2RV3yrs3Y
Yes I support ending the war on drugs as well
@8XKT3BG3yrs3Y
Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana and immediately release anyone serving time solely for offenses related to marijuana
@8WLJCSP3yrs3Y
No specific stance on the subject
@8WLHRJS3yrs3Y
Only with the same restrictions as alcohol
@8WKXNXS3yrs3Y
yes, less criminal activity to buy it
@8WFRGBH3yrs3Y
Legalize but more public safety
@8W65SXT3yrs3Y
I don't agree with people doing it for fun or just to be "cool." However, I do agree with people using it for medical reasons only. It has been proven that Marijuana can relief pain and stress therefore it should be fine to do to an extent.
it should be legalised so that people do not get it illegally
@8VZJJDR3yrs3Y
Marijuana should be legal but I suggest making the legal age 25 due to the brains development.
@8VZ5V4G3yrs3Y
Legalize it, but the government shouldn't get taxes from it.
@8VQGGGX3yrs3Y
Yes, but it there should be clear, enforced laws on where and when it is used, and it should be not be legal until 21 years of age.
@8VPZYZJ3yrs3Y
Yes. However, all drugs should be adequately prescribed and regulated by a qualified and responsible healthcare provider.
@8VNYMNM3yrs3Y
if they made it a good age like 25 then yes its fine. but giving it to 18 year olds is not fine and can still damage the brain
@Jjulip3yrs3Y
Yes, but the minimum age should be raised to 23 since it affects young brains
@8VMW7J23yrs3Y
No because its not being used medically. Its just adding to the drug problem.
@8VLQ88S3yrs3Y
Allow medical use, increase punishment for non-medicinal use.
@8VKZ7N73yrs3Y
Yes, but would have preferred decriminalization over legalization
@8VKD4HP3yrs3Y
Yes and allow anyone to grow and sell as much as they want.
@8VK37GC3yrs3Y
Yes, but people need to have more education on the harmful effects.
@8VJNWNB3yrs3Y
Yes, but only pharmaceutical CBD
@8VJHV3P3yrs3Y
Not in public areas like parks, neighbourhoods and in town. But in your own home is fine
@8VJHCRQ3yrs3Y
Yes but allow private citizens to grow and dispense without government regulations. Abolish government run grow old and dispensaries.
@8VJDW6G3yrs3Y
Only for medical use and not allow smoking of it in public or multi family residences
No but if someone gets caught with it they shouldn’t go to jail. I guess decriminalization of it is better than legalization.
@8VHF5PZ3yrs3Y
Only if used for medical reasoning
@8VH9R643yrs3Y
no because some people might fake needing it so they can get high
@8VH9R5VNew Democratic3yrs3Y
I don't really care, if people smoke it or not.
@8VH9HTX3yrs3Y
I think its a good thing because it may prevent less people form buy from drug dealers and you wont get laced or die... possibly but im not 100%
@8VH6TDM3yrs3Y
It depends on how you use it
@8VGXY5JNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes and by the way the proper term is cannabis
@8VGXXML3yrs3Y
I support decriminalization, not legalization. The government should not be profiting off of something they jailed many people over.
@8VGKYTF3yrs3Y
Yes, and allow more freedom for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the cannabis industry
@8VG9LHR3yrs3Y
It smells ransed no marujuana
@8VG6MFS3yrs3Y
Legalization of Marijuana is fine only in certified stores, and as long as they follow all the rules (must ask for an ID, must have a certain amount of a MAX amount can be sold)
@8VG4KSP3yrs3Y
Not legalize or regulate, but just decriminalize
@8VG2R4V3yrs3Y
@8VFMNT93yrs3Y
Yes, and expunge the record of everyone ever convicted of simple possession as there was never any evidence to support the prohibition of cannabis in the first place
@8VF9JQS3yrs3Y
poopoo stinky dinky i am 12 years old
@8VF6XBZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only when used for medical reasons.
@8VF4ZSH3yrs3Y
Use it for medical purposes
@8VF2NP33yrs3Y
No, because it causes addiction for younger individuals who now have easier access
@8VDZTBD3yrs3Y
If people want to smoke, let them you can't stop them, just smoke away from kids and should only be able to smoke if you have reached adult hood
@8VDV7PW3yrs3Y
Yes for medical use, regulate, and for those serving time but not for severe crimes they be on a case by case basis released and as needed on probation for use of marijuana (eg grow ops illegal and punishable), but medical or recreational use and no distribution or misuse be re-tried or released)
@8VDCYM43yrs3Y
It doesn't affect me as I do not do drugs.
@8VDBBDPConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for medical use and criminalize tobacco
@8VCSST2New Democratic3yrs3Y
its not hurting anyone under the age of 21 we should higher the legal age of smoking it since it stops are brain development and its good for medical use
@8VC9J3C3yrs3Y
Additional legislation must be put in place to prevent grow operations take place in communities under the guise of medical marijuana.
@8VB9S9V3yrs3Y
Yes, but could we do something about where it’s allowed to be consumed? It stinks!
@8VB7VGY3yrs3Y
All or no drugs should be legal
Yes but limit the amount of pot shops, every block is too much
@8V9QFJP3yrs3Y
if you use it for only good
@8V6MHYB3yrs3Y
Decriminalize use, not sale
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