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wuzzup guys, just wanted the general low down on the pot laws in Canada. I'm considering moving to Canada and want to know what you can do as far as owning weed, growing weed and smoking it in Canada. I ofcourse know its decriminalized to a point but I wanna know the hard facts. Can you help a brotha out?
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09-21-2006, 05:46 PM
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Cannabis is ILLEGAL in Canada.
However, Most police are indifferent when it comes to discreet personal consumption, Though the Conservative Gov. has made cultivation penalties much harsher for large scale operations. |
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I was under the impression that it was legal to smoke and have a personal amount to own and /or grow. And that selling and large grow operations are the clear illegal parts. Can some Canadian friends please help out?:smokin3: |
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09-22-2006, 12:37 PM
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The laws are basically the same as in the States.. you may apply for a permit from the Canadian Government (they've issued less than 400 nationwide) that allows you to grow pot.. (P420 had one.. RIP).
Go to www.NORML.org to see laws in Canada. Your answer.. no, the grass is not greener on the other side of the border. What ever gave you that idea?  (Pinch- born Canadian, always a Canadian.. A Californian too!)
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09-22-2006, 11:53 PM
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Onion Gobbler is right sweetie...
Cannabis and any derivative thereof is/are ILLEGAL in Canada. Period. As mentioned, our Conservative Government can be thanked for continuing that. In 2003, thanx to our Lawsuit Hitzig vs. Canada http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitzig_v._Canada - Cannabis WAS Legal for a peiod of time. From apporoximately June through to October 2003. Now, everything is back to the old way of thinking where Prohibition rules and anyone caught with cannabis on them is subject to our Laws and possible Fine and/or imprisonment as it IS against the Law. Please be careful if you come to Canada looking for weed. There are some Cafes in the Toronto area but you are taking a chance by going to them and indulging. They don't sell, it is strictly bring your own and smoke it there... Pinch mentioned that there were less than 400 legal patients in Canada... actually it's closer to 1400 now... I'm one of the first twenty in the Country and I have had my licence since early 2000. Still far too few as far as I'm concerned. Good luck whatever you decide doll... Love and stuff, Alison xx
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09-23-2006, 09:29 PM
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Thank you for the correction. Pretty small number still.
Not to brag.. Medical Marijuana Patients In California Top 75,000, California NORML Estimates January 15, 2004 - San Francisco, CA, USA http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5906 I believe I read that that number has risen to over 200,000. This is progress.
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09-27-2006, 02:10 PM
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That's amazing doll! I wasn't aware there were that many people who were LEGAL patients in California.
In Canada, there are appproximatly 1495 LEGAL patients - and 1,750,000 people who choose to use cannabis WITHOUT permission ie. a Licence. Sad that our Government doesn't recognize this yet. I will continue to fight for this for the people of Canada and around the World as long as I am alive! Trust me. We WILL make a difference and one day this Government WILL see the truth. I KNOW we will see change. I am wishing it to be true and fighting for the legal right for anyone over the age of 16 to be able to utilize this plant for ANY reason. PLEASE everyone - Do YOUR part today. Love and a squish, Alison xx
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wow, I got the Alison Myrden to respond to my post, I'm honored.
All the info you guys gave is very helpful, but I would like to take it a bit further if you don't mind. I now know that pot is illegal, but as far as social acceptance what is the level as compared to the US overall? I was told by many friends and others the abundance, less expensive, and sometimes ( in certain areas) more open usage. I am olso aware of the ease of growing personal pot as I am in contact with many who do. If I am smoking a joint in Ontario should I be as careful as I am when i'm in NY? Are the police in Canada looking for pot in general (as in some US jurisdictions) or do they generally hassle only large for profit grow ops or organized crime? I know these are specific but I would appreciate as much info as I can get. I'll check out the NORML canada link as well. thanks guys. 
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Hi guys... sorry I didn't see this earlier... I've been busy again...
Thanx for the great props sweetie...  In answer to your questions Born2Toke, Cannabis is LEGAL in Canada according to the Terry Parker ruling from 1997: http://www.cfdp.ca/dec1097.htm BUT and a BIG BUT - I can't go around saying that there is no Law because my friends and yours - are STILL being arrested AND incarcerated all across this Country. Our Police and Judges are not yet aware that the Courts reinstated our Cannabis Laws - not our Parliament. Someone HAS to educate them fully to end this nonsense! The Law is in utter confusion in Canada as we speak to alot of the Drug War Advocates because of this ruling. I never say PUBLICALLY one way or the other whether the Law is dead, because I don't want to be the REASON you're BUSTED and INCARCERATED here. This is one of the VERY FIRST TIMES I HAVE AGREED PUBLICALLY that the Law is dead. People in B.C. and Ontario seem to be able to get away with more when it comes to this fine herb, because alot more people fight that it IS LEGAL there and in Ontario, as Terry Parker is FROM Ontario... Quebec is starting to make more noise with Montreal and the East Coast is trying to be heard... IF/WHEN - we get caught with small amounts of cannabis, (which we do) we get a slight rap on the knuckles and a monetary fine these days depending on where you live. Although I have to warn people our Conservative Government is EXACTLY like Bush! Unless other charges are pressed as well, (which would mean more trouble) you are only usually looking at these two sanctioned court orders. Jail time is usually not an issue until breaches, trafficking and other Court defied acts are brought in and added on... Any LEO's are usually looking for a significant haul when they put you under surveillance or arrest you at in, or near a grow site with evidence. It's not worth THEIR time to do the paperwork if it's too small. The New NORML Canada Site isn't running yet I don't think, so be sure to read Terry Parker vs. her Majesty while you wait.  Not sure myself what to think as have heard many varying versions. Some say the Law WAS - LEGALLY REINSTATED. Who's confused? Appollo to answer you sweetie...Any average person CANNOT grow, possess or distribute ANY plants LEGALLY in Canada unless they are sick and have a legal licence at this time due to this confusion. Sick people like myself, who use copious amounts of cannabis - can grow between 25 and 100 plants each, in a continuous cycle for our health as prescribed by our Doctors. Having said all that - Canada IS a wonderful Country. Thanx for asking guys... Big Love and stuff, Alison xx
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hey all.
alison, you're awesome. a wealth of information. it's a sad state our country is in these days. myself and a number of my friends use cannabis illegally for meds. between chronic pain, anxiety attacks, intestinal disorders and epilepsy, we have our fair share of need. but none of us has been able to obtain a MMAR. this frustrates me to no end. i read the wikipedia article and it said that you ran for the NDP (now ND) in 2004. i was wondering if i could get your opinions on our various parties and their stances on legalization. I've read quotes from a number of NDer's and they seem to favor it. but i'd like your thoughts. oh canada, indeed..
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