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Justice minister calls eliminating waiting period for cannabis possession pardons ‘unprecedented’
Description
August 1, 2019
On Aug. 2, Bill C-93 became effective, allowing Canadians to be pardoned for past simple possession of cannabis offences immediately and at no cost. Justice Minister David Lametti made the announcement in Montreal and said this move is 'unprecedented'.
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Justice minister calls eliminating waiting period for cannabis possession pardons ‘unprecedented’00:37 | August 1, 2019
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Canadian International Air Show commemorates 75th anniversary, dazzles Toronto skies01:50 | August 31, 2024
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Johnny Gaudreau death: Sportsnet broadcaster Ryan Leslie remembers ex-Calgary Flames star06:58 | August 30, 2024
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Hockey fans mourn ex-Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau’s death03:20 | August 30, 2024
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Canada Post lost nearly $750M last year, future now uncertain02:10 | August 30, 2024
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Teen condom use sees ‘alarming decline’ even as STI rates rise01:46 | August 30, 2024
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Former Calgary Flames NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew killed in New Jersey collision00:46 | August 30, 2024
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Nurse ‘forced’ to leave Canada for endometriosis treatment over lack of help01:18 | August 30, 2024
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Poilievre asks Singh to ‘break the costly coalition with Trudeau’01:54 | August 29, 2024
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Freeland admits Canada’s immigration system has seen ‘some abuses’ with international students, temporary foreign workers04:25 | August 29, 2024
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Nova Scotia shipwrecks discovered on Summerville beach01:58 | August 27, 2024
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Liberal cabinet wraps up Halifax retreat amid slide in polling02:12 | August 27, 2024
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Calgary ‘will run out of water’ if usage doesn’t drop: mayor02:05 | August 27, 2024
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Young Canadians struggling most to pay bills: Equifax01:57 | August 27, 2024
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Global Affairs Canada defends purchase of $9M New York City condo, says it will save tax payers money01:45 | August 27, 2024
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Justice minister calls eliminating waiting period for cannabis possession pardons ‘unprecedented’00:37 | August 1, 2019
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Federal fisheries minister under fire for alleged mismanagement02:13 | August 31, 2024
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Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services02:08 | August 31, 2024
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Business Matters: Canada Post chair says company at critical juncture02:09 | August 29, 2024
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Activist who took over Khalistan campaign from Hardeep Singh Nijjar warned that his life is at risk00:42 | August 28, 2024
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Nova Scotia shipwrecks discovered on Summerville beach01:58 | August 27, 2024
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Liberal cabinet wraps up Halifax retreat amid slide in polling02:12 | August 27, 2024
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Calgary ‘will run out of water’ if usage doesn’t drop: mayor02:05 | August 27, 2024
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Young Canadians struggling most to pay bills: Equifax01:57 | August 27, 2024
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Mexico pauses relations with U.S., Canadian embassies in judicial reform spat00:45 | August 27, 2024
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Global Affairs Canada defends purchase of $9M New York City condo, says it will save tax payers money01:45 | August 27, 2024
Justice minister calls eliminating waiting period for cannabis possession pardons ‘unprecedented’
Description
August 1, 2019
On Aug. 2, Bill C-93 became effective, allowing Canadians to be pardoned for past simple possession of cannabis offences immediately and at no cost. Justice Minister David Lametti made the announcement in Montreal and said this move is 'unprecedented'.
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