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Lawyer warns cannabis bill is constitutionally flawed and harmful

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 @ 9:28 AM | By Cristin Schmitz

An Ottawa defence counsel says the federal government’s decision not to fully decriminalize cannabis possession will exacerbate court costs and delays, while disproportionately harming young, racialized and poor members of society....