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LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA IN CANADA, CANNABIS ACT, BILL C-45

What will be legal? In 2018 Canadian adults will legally be able to possess, grow and purchase limited amounts of marijuana. Specifically, Canadian adults will be legally able to possess 30 grams or less of dried marijuana, or it’s equivalent. What that means is that an adult

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What You Need to Know if You Are Charged With Possession of Illegal Drugs

Possessing and producing illegal drugs, whether for the purpose of consumption, trafficking, importing or exporting, is a criminal offense in Canada. If you are found to be in possession of illegal drugs, you may be punished with fines, a jail sentence and a criminal record. The most

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Caught Growing Marijuana? You Need a Toronto Criminal Lawyer

Currently, it is legal to grow small amounts of marijuana at home for medicinal purposes under the license issued by Health Canada. That may soon come to an end as stricter new laws are being implemented. With or without the new laws, it is illegal to grow

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What is Drug Trafficking Under Canadian Law?

While everyone knows that it is a crime to possess, produce or traffic illegal drugs in Canada, a lot of people are unaware of the penalties involved. So what is drug trafficking under Canadian law? Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, drug trafficking is an indictable

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Travelling With Drug Offenses in Canada

Each day the number of Canadians trying to deal with the effects of drug offences increases. The concerns over keeping their employment, or housing, are the most immediate. But did you know that your ability to travel outside of Canada could also be seriously impacted if you are

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Travelling With Drug Offenses in Canada

According to the Criminal Code, uttering death threats or making threats of bodily harm to any person is a criminal offence. Threatening to burn or otherwise damage personal property or making threats against any animals owned by a person is also punishable under this law. Uttering death

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