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[Kinitari]

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/sec.the...tional-marijuana/article33307322/?service=amp

Federal task force recommends marijuana be sold at store front and mail order

Minimum legal age would be 18, must be sold away from schools and not with alcohol

Canadians could carry up to 30 grams and grow four plants at home

Liberals to table legalization bill in the spring
Canadian adults over the age of 18 will be able to carry up to 30 grams of marijuana for recreational purposes – and grow up to four plants in their homes – under the legal model recommended by a federally appointed task force.

More at the link.

 

[BY2K]

I'm okay with this.

 

[MMarston]

This makes sense.

 

[Viewt]

Mostly common-sense stuff. This part kinda made me laugh:

The group of experts, chaired by former Liberal minister Anne McLellan, is also recommending that high-potency products be more heavily taxed, to “discourage” their use in the general public.

"Whoa whoa whoa. This icky is waaaay too sticky. You gotta pony up another loonie, my man."

 

[HStallion]

Now about getting it shipped to the USA

 

[yanipheonu]

"Whoa whoa whoa. This icky is waaaay too sticky. You gotta pony up another loonie, my man."

"Hey man, this shit is way too dank for the public, gonna need to tax that double."

 

[Starviper]

The group of experts, chaired by former Liberal minister Anne McLellan, is also recommending that high-potency products be more heavily taxed, to “discourage” their use in the general public.

Maaan I paid double tax for this dank shiz

 

[Razorskin]

Now about getting it shipped to the USA

US customs would tear open all packages from Canada.

 

[The Lamonster]

Sounds good. Wish this was the USA.

 

[Onemic]

Sounds good to me. Sensible age and possession limit.

 

[Kurdel]

"Whoa whoa whoa. This icky is waaaay too sticky. You gotta pony up another loonie, my man."

Having a higher price is a brilliant educational tool for the weed plebes who think you only smoked to get wasted.

 

[SumptuousLemur]

Fuck yes

 

[darscot]

I have to admit I may grab a light and grow again. I dunno if it will be as fun now that it's legal but I enjoyed growing it. Used to love coming home from work and going into grow room, the air is so oxygen rich and it grows so fast you can see the difference in 24 hours. I dunno what I would do with it all though, I smoke a couple times a year when I hit the movies with my buddies.

 

[yanipheonu]

Wonder when the legalization goes through. With the timing of the announcement earlier this year, I always mused they're actually planning for around 4/20.

 

[darscot]

Wonder when the legalization goes through. With the timing of the announcement earlier Thai year, I always mused they're actually planning for around 4/20.

Ha ha if you're probably right and would be awesome and kinda Canadian to legalize on that day.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Seems like a reasonable first cut. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Roll out legalization and sort out regulatory tweaks to the number of plants or specific product guidelines later once emerging issues become clear. Same as anywhere else considering this.

 

[Ac30]

Wonder when the legalization goes through. With the timing of the announcement earlier Thai year, I always mused they're actually planning for around 4/20.

Liberal approval rates would go sky high alongside the populace and everyone will be so stoned they'll forget about electoral reform. Devious!

 

[thelatestmodel]

Ha ha if you're probably right and would be awesome and kinda Canadian to legalize on that day.

They did actually make an announcement about it on 4/20 this year. So it could happen. But who knows, the date was probably coincidental and they'll just announce it whenever.

 

[NetMapel]

I hate the smell though. Hope my neighbours don't start smoking too much. Our building strata actually just recently talked about this.

 

[thelatestmodel]

I hate the smell though. Hope my neighbours don't start smoking too much. Our building strata actually just recently talked about this.

Same rules about smoking cigarettes indoors will probably apply to apartment buildings. I wouldn't be too worried.

 

[_Ryo_]

Wait, if weed is easy to grow and if anyone can just grow their own 4 plants at a time why would anyone buy it when it at the store fronts? Retail weed will be heavily taxed so I don't understand the appeal of obtaining it that way.

The only factor I see affecting this choice is time, which weed can take months to grow, and well, admittedly I know next to nothing about growing, smoking or consuming weed other than the health studies and recreational merit.

 

[Seik]

I'm alright with this.

Bad for the pocket, because it'll cost me probably more money for less weed, but the money will go in the community at least.

 

[Entropia]

A lot of that seems pretty reasonable. Let's see if the government(s) carry through with it.

 

[big_z]

I hate the smell though. Hope my neighbours don't start smoking too much. Our building strata actually just recently talked about this.

Ya I'm a bit worried myself. Cops in my city don't really care so you smell it often as is. Once it's legal it'll only get worse.

 

[Viewt]

Wait, if weed is easy to grow and if anyone can just grow their own 4 plants at a time why would anyone buy it when it at the store fronts? Retail weed will be heavily taxed so I don't understand the appeal of obtaining it that way.

The only factor I see affecting this choice is time, which weed can take months to grow, and well, admittedly I know next to nothing about growing, smoking or consuming weed other than the health studies and recreational merit.

I think a lot (hell, probably most) people who partake only want some once in a while, so in those cases, it's not really worth the time for growing and maintaining a plant. The convenience factor to pop in, buy a joint/edible/3-gram baggy/etc, and walk out ready to go is a strong motivator. Plus, when the mood strikes you, you usually want some now, not when it's time to harvest.

I hate the smell though. Hope my neighbours don't start smoking too much. Our building strata actually just recently talked about this.

I'm guessing most apartments will take the same approach as cigarettes. Combustion indoors will be a no-no. And vapor has a substantially more mild smell and dissipates quickly. But if people around your unit are doing bong rips and stankin' it up, I find most people are amenable to being more discrete when asked. Potheads are generally pretty chill.

 

[Syf]

God I'm so hyped for this

 

[CazTGG]

They did actually make an announcement about it on 4/20 this year. So it could happen. But who knows, the date was probably coincidental and they'll just announce it whenever.

No, they certainly knew exactly what they were doing when they announced it on that day.

Anyway, this sounds alright as far as recommendations go. I have no interest in using marijuana myself but i'm all for legalizing it to both prevent people from being incarcerated for possession/usage/etc. of cannabis/getting those have been incarcerated for possession/usages/etc. plus allowing for new businesses (and thus jobs) to be opened across the country.

 

[killer rin]

I'm honestly surprised they went with legal age at 18...Especially since the drinking age is 19 in most provinces, and that you would still be in your final year of highschool at 18

 

[Simon Belmont]

This makes me happy

 

[Goldenroad]

Wonder about concentrates and edibles. My biggest reason for wanting this shit legalized is so that I can have access to healthier methods of THC consumption, so I do hope they will allow for that.

 

[thelatestmodel]

Wait, if weed is easy to grow and if anyone can just grow their own 4 plants at a time why would anyone buy it when it at the store fronts? Retail weed will be heavily taxed so I don't understand the appeal of obtaining it that way.

The only factor I see affecting this choice is time, which weed can take months to grow, and well, admittedly I know next to nothing about growing, smoking or consuming weed other than the health studies and recreational merit.

It's not that easy or cheap to grow good weed. You need to invest in a good quality setup and learn a thing or two. Also you might smoke more than four plants can provide in the time they take to grow, so people might have to buy a bit extra depending on their yield.

 

[capitalCORN]

OH CANADA! OUR HOME AND NATIVE LAND! I'm shedding tears here!

 

[NetMapel]

Ya I'm a bit worried myself. Cops in my city don't really care so you smell it often as is. Once it's legal it'll only get worse.

You in Vancouver too lol? I walk by a weed shop or two on my way to work in the morning and you can smell it a block away. Our strata manager in the building laughed when somebody complained about cigarette smells the other day and said wait till when weed becomes fully legal haha. But we do have a bylaw that says if people complain about your smoke smell (cigarette or weed), you can get fined for it. Hopefully that will help because the stinks stays forever :O

 

[jstripes]

Can't wait to see what Kellie Lietch has to say about this.

 

[capitalCORN]

Can't wait to see what Kellie Lietch has to say about this.

Something somethng moral fiber, something something devil weed...

 

[D1337]

I'm all for legalizing. However I don't wanna see it allowed in public. I don't want to smell it everywhere

 

[kevin1025]

Wonder about concentrates and edibles. My biggest reason for wanting this shit legalized is so that I can have access to healthier methods of THC consumption, so I do hope they will allow for that.

They'll be part of it, I'm sure. If not, Youtube some pot cooking videos and you'll be good to go, haha.

 

[Nibiru]

Very reasonable. The most important thing is to choke out the illegal trade and if they make things too stringent then that avenue will still flourish.

 

[Rentahamster]

I'm fine with what's quoted in the OP.

 

[DJ_Lae]

Sounds fair.

I'm in once it's all set up, too, although I'll probably stick with edibles as I cannot stand the smell.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Methinks Canadians are gonna need some over the next few years, so fair enough.

 

[kswiston]

Mostly common-sense stuff. This part kinda made me laugh:



"Whoa whoa whoa. This icky is waaaay too sticky. You gotta pony up another loonie, my man."

Don't they already do this with Alcohol? There's no real reason for a cheap bottle of wine to cost a third as much as a cheap bottle of whisky.

Unless this means that costs won't be linear with THC concentration.

 

[Paracelsus]

In before nationwide drug test before you get to school or to work.

 

[CrossTrigger]

So did they touch on public consumption? Can't walk around with open liquor so if we are making comparable laws does that mean it will be restricted to private residences and possibly "lounges" that are granted permits?

 

[Extra Sauce]

What about hashish, the superior version of marijuana? Will people still have to buy that from criminals?

 

[Kurdel]

So did they touch on public consumption? Can't walk around with open liquor so if we are making comparable laws does that mean it will be restricted to private residences and possibly "lounges" that are granted permits?

I hope it is exactly the same as cigarettes.

What about hashish, the superior version of marijuana? Will people still have to buy that from criminals?

It's a by-product, so I am sure that would depend if we only legalize the sale of dried weed or a larger umbrella of derivative products aswell.

 

[darscot]

Very reasonable. The most important thing is to choke out the illegal trade and if they make things too stringent then that avenue will still flourish.

I have some concerns about them choking out the illegal trade. The illegal trade subsidizes low income and a much larger level than people realise. I hope the government actually funnels the money back down to the people that need it. I know a lot of single Mom, waitress types that trim as a side gig. Pot is a very social thing and all the little grow ups provide real income to people that need it.

 

[umop_3pisdn]

What about hashish, the superior version of marijuana? Will people still have to buy that from criminals?

I assume there will be a market for all kinds of different preparations. I have a friend with a medical card and the stuff he can order off a website is some space age shit.

 

[Sushi Nao]

Can't wait to see what Kellie Lietch has to say about this.

I wonder how deep into Canadian conservatives that Republicans are - I can imagine their opposition to it on that influence. Or because conservativism lately is little but reflexively anti-liberal.

 

[yanipheonu]

I assume there will be a market for all kinds of different preparations. I have a friend with a medical card and the stuff he can order off a website is some space age shit.

I just imagined Space Weed, and it was glorious.

After 5 minutes of google I found:

Someone finding THC on a meteorite
A Trailer Park Boys bit
and whatever the hell this is