Seven stories in the news today, March 30
Seven stories in the news for Thursday, March 30:
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CANNABIS PRODUCERS PEN LETTER TO OTTAWA
Several licensed marijuana producers have written a letter urging the federal government to allow them to brand their products and provide medical cannabis on a tax-free basis. A federal task force has recommended requiring plain packaging for cannabis and tobacco-style advertising restrictions. But the producers say preventing them from branding their products will make it tougher to compete with black market operations.