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Instagram post by @cbcnews: "The first legal sale took place at a store called Tweed in St. John's, just after the stroke of midnight"

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Instagram post by @cbcnews: "The first legal sale took place at a store called Tweed in St. John's, just after the stroke of midnight"

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This is a post made to Instagram by CBC News on the first day of legalization. This is a great example of an informational post that is stating some quick, direct facts on the topic. The post displays a photo of some marijuana for sale at a retail store called Tweed in St. John's, NL, where the first legal sale took place. In the photo's caption, CBC News provides some basic information on the different locations it can purchased across the country, along with some advice as to what not to do based on the current laws.

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Youtube video by MSNBC: "What Canada's Marijuana Legalization Means For The U.S"

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Youtube video by MSNBC: "What Canada's Marijuana Legalization Means For The U.S"

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This is a video recording of a news segment by MSNBC posted to Youtube on the day of legalization. This social media post was made by an organization based in the United States, which offers a unique perspective on the topic. The video touches on many aspects, including a discussion about how the United States may be missing out on economic opportunities by not joining Canada in nation-wide legalization. A reporter is also shown visiting one of the marijuana retail locations in a major Canadian city and showing a seemingly-endless line of people waiting to make their purchase. This is a great representation of just how high the demand in Canada really is and how the country is reacting to legalization.

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What Canada’s Marijuana Legalization Means For The U.S. | Velshi & Ruhle | MSNBC

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Twitter post by @GovCanHealth: "Tune in to watch the Government of Canada news conference on the #CannabisAct"

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Twitter post by @GovCanHealth: "Tune in to watch the Government of Canada news conference on the #CannabisAct"

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This is a Twitter post made by the Government of Canada's Health Department on the day of legalization. This tweet was made to inform people of a live news conference that was being streamed on the government of Canada's website discussing what legalization and regulation of cannabis means for Canadians. The conference itself is done in a panel setting where reporters have a chance to ask questions to some government officials. Questions range from what is legal, what the restrictions are, bringing marijuana across the boarder, and much more. Offering this sort of conference to users on social media is a way to make these sorts of discussions accessible to a larger audience.

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Tune in now to watch the Government of Canada news conference on the  #CannabisAct. #cannabis #C45 #CannabisinCanada https://t.co/Wv15RUza7h

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Tune in now to watch the Government of Canada news conference on the  #CannabisAct. #cannabis #C45 #CannabisinCanada https://t.co/Wv15RUza7h https://t.co/GE91r8yTPD

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— Health Canada and PHAC (@GovCanHealth) October 17, 2018

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Instagram post by @globeandmail: "Ian Power, right, became one of the first people in Canada in nearly a century to own a gram of legal recreational cannabis." 

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Instagram post by @globeandmail: "Ian Power, right, became one of the first people in Canada in nearly a century to own a gram of legal recreational cannabis." 

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This Instagram post by the Globe and Mail touches on the story of one man who became the first person in Canada to legally purchase a gram of recreational marijuana in nearly a century. This particular news story is unique in the fact that it is celebrating an individual for participating in this now-legal act of purchasing marijuana. The photo posted shows the man in question shaking hands with the cashier while dozens of cameras surround him to capture the moment. This post is a great example of just how powerful and important this day is in Canadian history for so many.

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Facebook post by The New York Times: "Persuading Canadian teens not to use marijuana now that it’s been legalized will be difficult, experts say."

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Facebook post by The New York Times: "Persuading Canadian teens not to use marijuana now that it’s been legalized will be difficult, experts say."

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This article was posted on Facebook by the New York Times nearly a month after the legalization of marijuana in Canada. This particular post shows a more negative side to the new law, discussing a struggle that has arisen amid legalization. Now that the use of recreational marijuana is legal, the article suggests that some Canadian parents are finding it difficult to persuade their teens away from using it. This post is intriguing in the fact that it is showing a side of legalization that has not been widely discussed and that is likely a common issue. The article referenced in this social media post is informative in delivering valid facts and providing advice to parents.

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Youtube video by CityLine: "What you need to know about Canada's new weed laws"

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Youtube video by CityLine: "What you need to know about Canada's new weed laws"

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This is a video posted to Youtube on legalization day by CityLine which is a Canadian news show. This particular segment is done as a panel discussion with different women speaking about what Canadian's need to know about the new marijuana laws in Canada. The video offers information from a government worker, a marijuana user, a physiologist as well as a medical doctor. Each of these individuals offer different insights and views on the topic all while being extremely informative. The  overall takeaway from each panelists discussions is what exactly is legal, what age you should start consuming, the benefits of consumption as well as how you should be consuming.

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What you need to know about Canada’s new weed laws

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Twitter post by @nature: "The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research."

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Twitter post by @nature: "The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research."

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This is a Twitter post made by Nature, the international weekly journal of science, about two weeks after legalization took place. This post opens up a new topic of discussion for the legalization of marijuana in Canada, being its effect on scientific research. The article included in this tweet discussed how legalization now allows scientist to better access not only marijuana itself but also individuals who consume it. This is described as a huge benefit for cannabis research, which is something that has not yet been done to its full potential. This social media post offers insight into a topic that is not normally thought of with the topic of marijuana legalization.

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The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research. https://t.co/CjV5wTeV0s

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The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research. https://t.co/CjV5wTeV0s

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The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research. https://t.co/CjV5wTeV0s
— Nature Portfolio (@NaturePortfolio) October 26, 2018

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The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research. https://t.co/CjV5wTeV0s

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The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research. https://t.co/CjV5wTeV0s

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The legalization of weed in Canada has opened up opportunities for cannabis research. https://t.co/CjV5wTeV0s

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Blog post by MTLBlog: "Marijuana Legalization Is Failing In Canada"

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Blog post by MTLBlog: "Marijuana Legalization Is Failing In Canada"

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This is a blog post made on MTLBlog by the writer Thomas MacDonald made nearly a month after legalization took place. This is a post that shows an insight into how well the new law has been working in its first month. The blog post depicts the first month as not being as successful as anticipated. It is explained that this is mainly caused by how the government rushed legalization without being full prepared, as well as how demand is not being fulfilled. A blog post such as this one is great at providing an update into the aftermath of the situation while also providing concrete facts to support the writer's opinion that legalization is failing.

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Last month, Canada took the monumental step of legalizing recreational cannabis nationwide. It is only the second country and first major economy to do so.

ALSO READ: Opinion: These Are The 7 Worst Things The CAQ Has Done So Far In Quebec
TL;DR Cannabis legalization has failed to deliver on its core promises. Other complications have marred the process, as well. These problems could threaten legalization ahead of the federal election next year.
Legalization will have sweeping consequences. Canadians arrested for possession and low-level marijuana-related offenses will be released; the government will now be able to tax the popular drug; and the whole country is poised to benefit from weed tourism.

But the process of legalization has also been marred with controversy and complications.

After just a few days, liscensed dispensaries across the country began to empty their shelves. Government-run retailers, especially, were not prepared to meet the massive demand for legal product.

In Quebec, the société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), which has a monopoly on cannabis sales, has had to close its stores three days per week in order to manage its dwindling supply. Right now, there's no telling when its producers will be able to provide another viable crop.
On the SQDC website, only three products remain in stock.
In Ontario, the online Ontario Cannabis Store is currently the only legal provider of marijuana. Private retailers are expected to open sometime next year. But in the meantime, customers have complained about horrendous customer service and confusing purchase processes.

The inadequacy of legal means for buying marijuana has pushed consumers back to the black market. According to a report from The Globe and Mail, over the weekend, illegal sellers have reported a massive increase in sales since October 17th.

This is an extremely troubling sign. Recall that the promise of eliminating the cannabis black market was the driving force behind the legalization of recreational use. The prosperity of the black market in just the first month after legalization undermines that claim.

In fact, even if the legal cannabis supply stabilizes, the austerity of the legal marijuana market, with its limited number of stores and clinical aesthetic, will likely fuel the black market indefinitely.

The legal ambiguity of cannabis regulations will also persist.

On October 17th, an entire new legal code came into immediate force. The lack of any real precedent for a regime of legal weed has created problems for police departments. Officers in Quebec, for example, have admitted that they aren't exactly sure how to enforce the province's strict rules about cannabis transportation. There is also uncertainty about how to catch an individual driving high.

For all of these reasons, marijuana legalization appears to be failing in Canada. The situation may very well improve in time. But the shortcomings of legalization put it in a precarious position ahead of the Canadian federal election next year.

Expect cannabis to become a core campaign issue next year. Opposition parties will likely call out the Trudeau government for the apparent mismanagement of the legalization process.

The Liberal government and Trudeau himself are popular enough right now to sail through reelection. If problems continue to plague marijuana legalization, that popularity may not last.

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Marijuana Legalization Is Failing In Canada

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Last month, Canada took the monumental step of legalizing recreational cannabis nationwide. It is only the second country and first major economy to do so. ALSO READ: Opinion: These Are The 7 Worst Things The CAQ Has Done So Far In Quebec TL;DR Cannabis legalization has failed to deliver on its core promises.

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Facebook post by CNN Business: "Now that marijuana is legal for recreational purposes in Canada, is it time to start buying shares of pot companies?"

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Facebook post by CNN Business: "Now that marijuana is legal for recreational purposes in Canada, is it time to start buying shares of pot companies?"

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This is a Facebook post by CNN Business made just a few days after legalization took place. Contrary to most posts made during the first days of legalization, this one touches on marijuana stocks and how they have changed with the new law. For those interested in business and the stock market, the article in this post does a great job at painting a picture of exactly how stocks are expected to change and which stocks people should be keeping an eye on during this time. A post such as this one is unique in the fact that it finds a way to relate a national news story to a specific audience and their interests.

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Twitter post by @CannabisCulture: "Legalization Leaves Medical Users Stranded"

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Twitter post by @CannabisCulture: "Legalization Leaves Medical Users Stranded"

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This Twitter post was made about two weeks after legalization by Cannabis Culture, a marijuana news, entertainment, and politics business. This tweet touches on a negative side of legalization, that being the now limited access that medical marijuana users have. Before recreational legalization, the use of marijuana for medical purposes was already legal across the country. The article in this tweet discusses how the sudden increase in demand for marijuana in Canada has left medical users with very limited access to the product. This tweet provides some insightful information that may make readers realize some of the more negative sides to legalization and how it affecting other group of people.

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Legalization Leaves Medical Users Stranded, and More #legalization #MMJ #Canada #law https://t.co/76odhoYxDf

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— Cannabis Culture (@CannabisCulture) October 29, 2018

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