It was more than 35 years ago that the LeDain Commission recommended marijuana be decriminalized in Canada.

Attempts to suppress or even control its use were failing, possession laws were enforced on a "selective and discriminatory" basis and its prohibited status invited "exploitation" by criminal elements, concluded the Royal Commission in 1972.

It suggested the government regulate cannabis in the same way as alcohol, which resulted in proposed legislation to decriminalize possession. The bill died on the order paper when a federal election was called in 1974, in the same way that a similar bill died 30 years later.

Today, discussion about reforming the country's marijuana laws is not on the political landscape. If anything, the country is moving in the opposite direction.

The government of Stephen Harper has ruled out any changes to the law, and during a visit to marijuana-friendly Vancouver last week, Liberal leader Stéphane Dion said his party is not going to advocate for the end of criminal sanctions for possession.

Another sign that the marijuana lobby has lost political momentum is the recent announcement by Marc Emery that he is giving up his extradition fight. The self-professed "Prince of Pot" is negotiating a plea bargain with U.S. authorities to try to reduce a prison sentence for selling marijuana seeds over the Internet.
Medical marijuana advocates cry foul

One step foreward.....two steps back.

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Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Medical marijuana advocates cry foul It was more than 35 years ago that the LeDain Commission recommended marijuana be decriminalized in Canada. Attempts to suppress or even control its use were failing, possession laws were enforced on a "selective and discriminatory" basis and its prohibited status invited "exploitation" by criminal elements, concluded the Royal Commission in 1972. It suggested the government regulate cannabis in the same way as alcohol, which resulted in proposed legislation to decriminalize possession. Rating: 5