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Metis, First Nations say they also won’t be ready for legal pot by next summer

Metis, First Nations say they also won’t be ready for legal pot by next summer

By research on September 14, 2017

Metis, First Nations say they also won't be ready for legal pot by next summer: Leaders of indigenous groups have joined a growing list of people asking the federal government to delay its plans to make recreational marijuana legal in Canada by next summer

First Nations see ‘unprecedented opportunity’ in Ontario pot plan

First Nations see ‘unprecedented opportunity’ in Ontario pot plan

By research on September 8, 2017

Ontario’s proposed marijuana distribution system is “an unprecedented opportunity” for First Nations, but poses “considerable risks,” warns Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day.

‘First Nation jurisdiction on health and social systems and economic rights must be the starting point for dialogue with Canada on the legalization of marijuana’ Ontario Regional Chief Day

‘First Nation jurisdiction on health and social systems and economic rights must be the starting point for dialogue with Canada on the legalization of marijuana’ Ontario Regional Chief Day

By research on April 17, 2017

Ontario Regional Chief Isadore says that First Nations must have the opportunity to consult and participate fully from the new cannabis legislation announced today.