Legalization Vs. Decriminalization

You've seen and heard the good news: Marijuana is very close to being legalized. The Powers that be decided to make the announcement on 4/20. Most cannabis users in Canada rejoiced. But before we can break out the champagne: How close are we really to Cannabis being legal and will the Conservatives try to impede this positive step? The Liberals want to legalize it, the New Democrats want to decriminalize it and the Conservatives want everybody in jail! With so many great options, where does it leave the average Canadian who is not familiar with all the double-talk? To our very informative blog, of course. We wouldn't be your friendly neighborhood dispensary if we didn't keep you "in the know" with all things relating to Cannabis.

Legalization

We've seen the gold rush that's been happening in the United States. Colorado reached over $100 million dollars in tax revenue in 2015. Nothing to sneer at, but all that was possible with the legalization of Cannabis. Which means for the very fortunate people of Colorado, better infrastructures such as hospital and schools and more revenue for their state to spend on its citizens. What this could mean to us; possibly a lowering of the astronomical cost of life in BC, especially since most of the dispensaries in Canada are found in our beautiful province.

Decriminalization

We all have a friend who has been arrested for possession of Marijuana and we know a few that have actually been convicted of it. Decriminalization does not need as much planning and preparedness as legalization. It's something that could be done right away and would not require a "special council" of any kind. But the trouble with decriminalization is that it could be become a cash grab for many provincial governments since they would 'regulate' by issuing fines. Another issue, is that once you've been given a citation or fine, there will still be a record entered in the system associating your name and Marijuana. These are records that can be found during a background check, if say, Customs decides to verify your identity.

We could debate the pros and cons of this highly contentious subject, but at the end of the day it is up to us Cannabis consumers to let our politicians know that the time has come to let adults make their own decisions when it comes to their own health and that the time for action is now.

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