It’s been just over five years since Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Since then, hundreds of companies and thousands of stores have popped up across the country. There haven’t been any changes to legislation in those five years, but a cannabis advocacy group is hoping to change that.
“After having a conversation with one of the MPs, I realized that this was something we could ask for and might be able to achieve sooner,” said Jennawae Cavion, executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
NORML is circulating a petition asking that the Canadian government raise the amount of THC allowed in cannabis edibles and drinks to 100 milligrams per package, up from 10 mg. The group argues that for an experienced user, 10 milligrams would be the equivalent of one light beer. This means more gummies, chocolates or drinks filled with sugar will
