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On April 13, 2017, Bill C-45, with the short title Cannabis Act, was introduced to Parliament, sponsored by Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. It allowed for national use by individuals aged 18 and over, and possession of 30 grams.
- June 19, 2018
- Senate
- June 21, 2018
- House of Commons
In 2016, the Government of Canada was working on legislation to legalize cannabis. The final wording was still under discussion in late March 2017, but a probable date for the official effect of the legislation was widely publicized as 1 July 2018.
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Oct 20, 2022 · Introduction. With the coming into force of the Cannabis Act (the Act) on October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized and strictly regulated the production, distribution, sale, import and export, and possession of cannabis for adults of legal age.
Oct 17, 2018 · The Cannabis Act creates a legal and regulatory framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis in Canada. This framework was informed by the recommendations of the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. The Act: restricts youth access to cannabis;
Oct 17, 2018 · Criminal Justice. Cannabis Laws and Regulations. Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. Cannabis is now legal. The Cannabis Act creates a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada. The Act aims to accomplish 3 goals: keep cannabis out of the hands of youth.
Introduction. The Government has introduced legislation that would create a new strict national framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis in Canada. Health Canada has begun collecting additional data to better understand how Canadians view and use cannabis.
Nov 29, 2016 · Cannabis Legalization in Canada. In April 2017, the government introduced Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, aimed at legalizing and regulating the production and sale of cannabis. The Act received royal assent on 21 June 2018 and came into force on 17 October 2018. The new law made Canada the second country in the world after Uruguay to legalize ...
