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Legalization legislation to be unveiled today

Apr 13, 2017 | 7:44 AM

The Trudeau government takes a big step towards fulfilling a major campaign promise today- the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana.
 
A news conference is set this afternoon in Ottawa for multiple federal ministers to discuss the legalization legislation, which come in more than one bill.

The legislation will have a major impact on everything from culture and health to border security and road safety.

The bills are expected to include measures to set limits for legal possession, age restrictions for retailers and rules requiring producers to sell their marijuana in plain packaging.

 It remains to be seen if there will be a recommendation to see sales limited to those below 18, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had appeared to support in the past.