Marijuana legalization's momentum continued last week, albeit outside of the United States.

The highly controversial drug, which has harnessed the spotlight in the United States and forced presidential candidates to step out of their comfort zones during national debates, is making headlines north of the border in Canada, where lawmakers are pushing ever closer to legalizing the drug for recreational purposes.

Canada moves toward legalization
As it stands now, marijuana is legal across Canada for medicinal or industrial purposes as long as you have a government-issued license. Recreational marijuana is also acceptable in some cities, but the laws governing recreational marijuana aren't universal across the vast expanse of Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Source: Justin Trudeau.

Newly elected Liberal Party Prime Minster Justin Trudeau aims to change that. Running on a platform that offered multiple pledges, including new investments in infrastructure, new greenhouse gas emission standards, and a...