The federal Liberal government’s point-man on legalizing marijuana said more talks between Ottawa, the provinces and First Nations are needed to sort out how the looming pot law will apply on reserves.
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First Nations want more control over legalization of cannabis: As the deadline looms for governments to establish or oversee legal outlets for the sale of recreational cannabis, at least one group of First Nations says they plan to draft their own laws
Nipissing First Nation mulls banning cannabis sales ahead of legalization: Although the legislation is still being sorted out across the provinces, some First Nations in Ontario are trying to get ahead of the game, while others are holding off
With Ontario moving to monopolize marijuana selling as the only legal retailer of recreational pot once the federal government legalizes the drug later this year, the experience with tobacco raises a critical question: How can a province that can’t break the back of illegal smokes be expected to keep a grip on legal weed?
Police have intercepted shipments of drugs that were destined for the James Bay Coast.
Man facing numerous counts after OPP seize thousands in stolen items and drugs: OPP say the drugs included marijuana, cocaine, and cannabis resin.
Members of the Senate’s aboriginal affairs committee, chaired by Liberal Saskatchewan Sen. Lillian Dyck, claimed the Trudeau progressives did not consult enough with First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities, and that quick passage of pot legalization would be paving them another road to hell.
On Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory on the shores of Lake Ontario, dead centre between Toronto and Montreal, there are more than 20 pot dispensaries and at least 30 smoke shacks selling cheap cigarettes.
Islander charged with pot possession: As a result of the investigation, Brent Kells-Sagon, 34, of Zhiibaahaasing First Nation, has been charged with possession of marijuana under 30 grams.
Sagamok First Nation woman caught with pot, pills: , has been charged with possession of marijuana under 30 grams and possession of oxycodone.