Look Out, World, Because Canada is Legalizing Marijuana

When new Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau was elected to office a short time ago, it was a great day for Canada, and therefore, the world.

For Canadians, a return to power for the liberal party means some serious policy shifts are in order, including overhauling the country’s criminal justice system, boosting spending on health programs, and devising and implementing a system to effectively legalize and regulate marijuana.

For the rest of the world, this election (and Canadian politics in general) might not hold all that much importance. But Trudeau’s planned changes to marijuana policy are potentially a huge deal, and could put Canada in a leadership position on that front. And soon, as a result, Canadian industry will become associated with much more than just Labatt Blue, hockey jerseys, and Nickelback album sales.

Because of Trudeau’s plan, Canada is going to lead the charge on a global scale for marijuana legalization.

Evidently, Canadian officials are relishing the role....

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