https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu On October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Back in June of 2018, the Senate passed Bill C-45, accepting Canada's new marijuana legislation and ending a 90-year prohibition. Described as a 'historic' moment (Dean, 2018), Canadians from all 10 provinces and 3 territories are now legally allowed to purchase, consume, and possess marijuana. Having the substance now strictly regulated by the government, Canada is aiming to keep profits out of the hands of criminals and keep children and communities protected. en-us 2018-11-16 15:29:20 UTC 2026-02-08 19:35:51 UTC hello@padlet.com alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599492 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. ]]> 2018-11-17 23:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599492 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599515 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. ]]> 2018-11-17 23:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599515 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599536 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. ]]> 2018-11-17 23:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599536 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599555 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. ]]> 2018-11-17 23:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305599555 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305600491 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. ]]> 2018-11-17 23:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305600491 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305600696 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.  ]]> 2018-11-17 23:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305600696 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305601673 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.]]> 2018-11-18 00:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305601673 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305602536 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. ]]> 2018-11-18 00:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305602536 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305602872 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. ]]> 2018-11-18 00:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305602872 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305603225 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. ]]> 2018-11-18 01:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305603225 alex_acorn https://padlet.com/alex_acorn/zrf6b4dylchu/wish/305737570 Title description: https://globalnews.ca/news/4282677/pot-bill-senate-passes/
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