Marijuana Use

• Marijuana use on the rise in Ontario even before legalization: survey

  The survey of more than 2,800 adults aged 18 and older found that along with the rising number of cannabis users, there was also a concurrent increase in people driving high.

  Cannabis

  Jan 22, 2019
  
• Pot activist disagrees with UBC study on pot-related traffic fatalities

  A B.C pot activist isn't convinced a UBC study linking marijauana use on April 20th to fatal crashes in the United States is entirely accurate.

  Feb 12, 2018
  
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• Marijuana in the workplace a hot topic at WorkSafe NB annual conference

  Hundreds of employers and stakeholders turned out at a WorkSafe NB panel discussion on marijuana in the workplace. With the legalization date less than a year away, many say it’s still a “complex issue”.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2017
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• Justin Trudeau surprises premiers, outlines proposed excise tax on legalized marijuana

  Each gram of pot would be subject to an excise tax of $1 on sales up to $10 and a 10 per cent tax on sales of more than $10.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2017
• Canadians have a long way to go to meet new marijuana use guidelines

  How well do the new guidelines on marijuana use match up with Canadians' pot-smoking behaviour?

  Health

  Jun 23, 2017
• Colorado pot report: More adults smoking weed, not kids

  Colorado kids are not smoking more pot since the drug became legal - but their older siblings and parents certainly are.

  Health

  Apr 19, 2016
• Campaign warning of marijuana’s effects on young people kicks off in Halifax

  Future panel discussions are to be held next month in Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa.

  Education

  Jan 15, 2016
• Teens who regularly use marijuana facing negative health effects: Study

  The study, published in the journal Addiction, finds regular use of the drug by teens impairs intellectual development and doubles the risk of developing psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia.

  Oct 7, 2014