Pot Politics
So episode 55 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show on iTunes and have already rated and reviewed the podcast- right? You should.
Emilie Taman returns!
This week we talk about the Liberal government’s new marijuana legislation. But it is not just pot that gets a legislative makeover. The government has adopted the contents of an old Conservative bill that will radically change alcohol impaired driving.
We also dive into some Jordan fall out – what is the government doing about court delays? Is it really a problem – turns out maybe not. Is the Supreme Court’s Jordan decision being used as a criminal justice Trojan horse?
All that and so so much more….
Links:
Bill C-45: Cannabis Act
Bill C-46: Impaired driving legislation
Michael’s submissions on Conservative bill C-226 – much of which applied to C-46.
Michael’s op-ed in Canadian Lawyer: Broken pot promise would send Liberals’ credibility up in smoke
Toronto Star: Fears of widespread trial dismissals not borne out, says law professor
We also have some new art – it is still new because it is way easier to just copy and past this section each week – from an awesome young designer Parker Mazerolle – serious he is crazy good – go check out his work.
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