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University to strike working group addressing cannabis legalization

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On Nov. 1, the Ontario Liberal government announced its proposed Cannabis Act which, if passed, would regulate the sale of cannabis in Ontario by July 1, 2018. Queen’s Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration) Donna Janiec told The Journal, “the University is moving to strike a working group to...

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Homegrown medicinal marijuana

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There may be an increase in DIY greenhouses in the coming months as the federal court cuts into current medical marijuana laws. With permission from Health Canada and doctors, patients who suffer from chronic pain, nausea and lack of appetite due to afflictions like cancer or AIDS, can puff on some state-sponsored...

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Legalizing Mary Jane

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Now that we have a prime minister who’s ready for change, Canadian politics can move away from touting the idea that marijuana is “infinitely worse” than tobacco and focus on legalization.   However, the time for bright and smoky election advertisements is over. The real work is about to begin. A...

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Decriminalization desired

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Prohibition on drugs in Canada should be reconsidered, says Senator Larry Campbell. Campbell spoke on Wednesday night as part of a panel discussion on drug policy. The event, organized by the Institute of Liberal Studies and Queen’s Students for Liberty drew 50 students and community members to Dunning...

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