Five stories in the news Thursday, Nov. 10
Five stories in the news for Thursday, Nov. 10
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US ELECTION MIGHT BOOST LEGALIZED MARIJUANA LAWS IN CANADA: PROFESSOR SAYS
A Halifax law professor says Canada’s attempt to craft a legalized marijuana regime may have been given a shot in the arm by the move of four more U.S. states to approve recreational use of the drug. Archie Kaiser says it may give the government more ammunition as it navigates around the fact Canada has signed three international conventions that require criminalization of the production and possession of cannabis. Kaiser says strength in numbers could make it easier for Canada argue that legalization is the best way to reduce harm. The four latest states to take the first step toward legalization of pot join Alaska, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Oregon and Washington, which have already done so.