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MEMORANDUM
TO: MINISTER OF HEALTH, THE HONOURABLE JANE PHILPOTT
FROM: PARLIAMENT SECRETARY, SANDRA CERVANTES
SUBJECT: MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATION IN CANADA
DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Statement of the Problem: Although the current Federal legislation in Canada permits the usage of medical cannabis to aid in the treatment of various illnesses and diseases, smoking it continues to be illegal . Furthermore, various medical studies have proven that the ingestion of medical marijuana is far more beneficial than any other form of consumption . Additionally, many medical cannabis patients happen to be children suffering from extreme epilepsy, seniors who are constantly struggling due to severe Alzheimer’s or those with severe arthritis and smoking …show more content…

This became a problem as the law was now being enforced after being disregarded for so long. As a result, a government inquiry was made to examine the issues surrounding cannabis to try to find a solution. The Le Dain commission that began in 1969, set out to do extensive research regarding the consumption of cannabis. They consulted experts, doctors and the general public to gather information and opinions. They concluded their inquiry in 1972, with the recommendations of removing the penalties for the possession of cannabis; however, their conclusion was largely rejected by the federal government and the consumption of cannabis continued to be illegal regardless of whether it was for recreational or medicinal …show more content…

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