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Alberta Releases Draft Legislation Governing New Cannabis Framework

November 16, 2017Jonathan Ablett
On Thursday afternoon, the Alberta Government released its proposed draft legislation to implement its previously announced cannabis framework. This follows a period of public consultation and will enter its first reading into the Legislature in the upcoming session. Bill 26, titled “An Act to Control and Regulate Cannabis”, amends existing legislation governing liquor and gaming. …
Random breath testing would not violate Charter rights: constitutional expert

May 23, 2017Jonathan Ablett
The Liberal government introduced Bill C-46, which includes new powers for police and harsher penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in the House of Commons last month alongside their long-awaited plan to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The bill was expected to come up for second reading on Friday, May 19…