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UNITED NATIONS — Canada s health minister says legislation to legalize marijuana will be introduced next spring.
Jane Philpott told the United Nations at a in New York on Wednesday that Canada s approach to legalization will ensure marijuana is kept out children s hands, and will address the devastating consequences of drugs and drug-related crimes.
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Trudeau has said legalizing marijuana would fix a failed system and help remove the criminal element linked to the drug. He also has said Canadians would benefit from analyzing the experiences of Colorado and Washington state.
Philpott s address happened to coincide with 4/20, the annual day of celebration for cannabis culture lovers.
