Cannabis Act

Cannabis Act is a law that was passed in Canada in 2018 to legalize and regulate the production, distribution, and use of cannabis. The Act was introduced by the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Justin Trudeau, as part of their 2015 election campaign promise to legalize cannabis.

Background

The Cannabis Act, also known as Bill C-45, was introduced in the House of Commons of Canada on April 13, 2017, by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Jody Wilson-Raybould. The Act was passed by the House of Commons on November 27, 2017, and by the Senate of Canada on June 7, 2018. It received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018, and came into effect on October 17, 2018.

Provisions

The Cannabis Act allows adults to possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis in public. It also allows households to grow up to four cannabis plants for personal use. The Act also establishes a regulatory framework for the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis across Canada. It also sets penalties for offenses under the Act.

Regulation

The Cannabis Act is regulated by Health Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency. The Act also gives provinces and territories the authority to regulate certain aspects such as distribution and retail sales.

Criticism

The Cannabis Act has been criticized for various reasons. Some critics argue that the Act does not go far enough in decriminalizing cannabis, while others argue that it goes too far and could lead to increased use, especially among young people.

See also

• Cannabis in Canada
• Legal history of cannabis in Canada
• Cannabis laws of Canada by province or territory