The world is a globalized community. Though a hyperbole, it can be stated that every corner of the world is connected, whether it be through trade, tourism, politics or social media. With this increased globalization comes the increased distribution of core ideas and values, notably through the influence of social media. The connection of citizens through online platforms has provided the ability to harness information from any part of the world, including politics. Circulating in social media today are many globalized concepts, with some under scrutiny; many are misleading. Recently in Canadian health and public policy, the Government of Canada has moved forward and progressed with the status of legalizing the use and purchasing of marijuana recreationally. Until the official legalization of its use, the only methods of obtaining marijuana are medically as a method of pain relief and coping, and illegally through the drug trade and dispensaries. Many individuals, notably those who are non-liberal and/or opposed to the Liberal Party’s decision are …show more content…
One of the main concerns risen in social media recently by the citizens of Canada is the impending access of youth and adolescents to marijuana, and the hypothesized pandemic of addiction. However, what members of the public do not know, and should know, are the acts and laws that will be put in place to minimize the unnecessary spread of marijuana. With the legalization of anything, whether it be a substance, an action, or a policy, there will be dispute. Every argument has a party with a rebuttal. In Canada, the Liberal Party posed the notion of passing a law to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the public domain. Many politicians’ main argument for the legalization of marijuana is to decrease its illegal drug trade, and the consequent lacing of marijuana by these traders. The immediate response was one of complete disapproval and aggravation, especially from