Marijuana is legal in Canada!

There are rules for travel.
Don't cross the border with it!

I've been watching the big day, Wednesday, Oct. 17th, when Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana. Uruguay was the first (2013). They overlook it in a couple of countries. In the US some states have legalized it, but the federal government continues to forbid it. This means that Canadians can travel domestically with up to 30 grams of weed, but they cannot cross the border with it.

Originally, the US Trump administration said that even people affiliated with companies could not cross the border. That move was rescinded. There is much cross border business done. It is legal in some states.

There are many applications of cannabinoids. Now that it is legal, more research can be done. They know that certain strains help with sleep, others help with pain management, and can replace dangerous, addictive opioids.

We took a tour on Wed., Oct. 17th, the day marijuana became legal in Canada. Each province and territory has its own rules about possession.

Police are being trained to recognize drug impairment.

In honour of this day, JB and I voted in our municipal election, and then went on to visit Tweed's plant. They were so happy! The visitor centre features a 20-minute video, which we didn't stay to watch. I had an appointment.

The moss walls were fascinating.
When we left, there was a Brinks truck, with big dudes collecting money!
There was a celebration planned in the afternoon, with media setting up.



There is a viewing area, on the second floor, where you can see the plants growing under lights.



They are making chocolate in the building, again!

Finally, something good for the people of Smiths Falls, and Ontario, and the Canadian economy.