Now the Real Work Begins for Marijuana Lobbyists in Canada
- Trudeau government lays out plan to legalize pot by July 2018
- But it defers decisions on price, taxes, packaging and more
Trudeau Says Canada Is Legalizing Pot to Protect Kids
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Canada has unveiled its framework for legalizing recreational pot use next year -- but its marijuana companies remain in limbo with key details yet to be nailed down.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government released hotly anticipated rules Thursday, striking a law-and-order tone in setting a minimum age of 18 while introducing stiff new penalties for impaired driving and for selling marijuana to minors. The latter could lead to up to 14 years in jail.