Olympian Ross Rebagliati hopes new Liberal government will legalize marijuana

Canadian Olympic snowboarding champ Ross Rebagliati says he looks forward to the new Liberal government fulfilling its promise to legalize marijuana in Canada.

Rebagliati stopped by Aluminum Sound in Winnipeg on Friday afternoon to promote the Ross' Gold Glass product line, which includes glass water pipes, bubblers and a portable vaporizer.

He even showed off a 24-karat gold bong worth more than $24,000.

His visit to Winnipeg came as medical marijuana advocates and licensed producers express hope that prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau will fulfil his campaign promise to legalize pot.

"It's a great position for me to be in," Rebagliati told CBC News.Ross Rebagliati, right, shows off a 24-karat gold bong worth more than $24,000 at Aluminum Sound in Winnipeg on Friday. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

"I mean, to think I can be involved in helping people and sharing the knowledge that I have and a lot of people...

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