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Weed around the world: what legal marijuana looks like in other countries

Canada is on track to become the second country in the world to legalize the consumption and sale of recreational marijuana, after Uruguay made the big leap in 2014.

Trudeau Unveils Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Canada - Cannabis News

OTTAWA — Fulfilling a campaign pledge, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation on Thursday to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Canada.

French election: Four out of five presidential candidates support relaxation of cannabis laws

Four out of the five main candidates in the French presidential election support a relaxation of the country’s cannabis laws.

New internal trade deal tills soil for cross-Canada marijuana regulation

Governments across Canada will unveil an internal-trade agreement Friday designed to not only knock down domestic business barriers, but also lay the groundwork for talks to eventually establish a cross-country marijuana market.

Argentina Creates Research Program With Free Access Following Legalization

Argentina’s Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill legalizing the use of cannabis oil and other marijuana derivatives for medicinal purposes, and setting up a regulatory framework for the state to prescribe and distribute them to patients.

Cannabis in France: An Unprecedented Presidential Campaign Debate

For the first time in a presidential campaign, four of the five main candidates at the Elysée propose to change France's cannabis law.

Canada: New Brunswick Sees Marijuana as 'Green Gold' for Struggling Economy

New Brunswick wants to be your marijuana supplier.

The Liberal government, led by 34-year-old Brian Gallant, sees weed as green gold -- an important creator of revenue and jobs in a province that badly needs both. 

Canadian Police: Marijuana legalization means money needed for training

The Calgary Police Service wants more information and more funding for drug impairment recognition training for front-line officers before marijuana becomes legal in Canada.

Argentine Congress votes to legalize medical marijuana

Argentina's Senate voted unanimously to legalize medical marijuana, joining the lower house and setting the country on course to become the latest to relax its laws on pot.

Sir Richard Branson: New Zealand Farmers Should Swap Cows for Cannabis

Billionaire businessman Sir Richard Branson told Newshub New Zealand farmers should grow cannabis instead of expanding dairy operations.


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