A history of the Conservative government’s push for mandatory minimum sentences, what they are, and how to fight back By Jacob Hunter On Mar. 3, 2010, the Conservative Justice Minister, Rob Nicholson, reintroduced his party’s Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation (previously known as C-15) into the Senate. The bill is now known as S-10; “S” to […]
By Gayle Quin Welcome to Summer, and the 25th edition of the Cannabis Digest. The first printing of our newspaper format has been wonder- fully received, and is expanding rapidly. Be sure to check out the list of stores around town that offer member discounts, as it keeps growing, too. And do not forget to […]
A plurality of Canadians say that they support the government’s efforts to legalize cannabis, according to a new survey released Thursday. The poll — conducted by Deloitte LLP — found that Canadians, while overall slightly supportive of cannabis legalization, nonetheless remain divided on the issue going forward. Among the 5,000 Canadians surveyed, 40 percent were […]
