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CONTENTS EDITORIAL - 7 A GUIDE TO PROTEST - 10 WHAT PROTESTING HAS ACCOMPLISHED - 19 CANNABIS PARDONS - 24 JMCC SIGNS ON TO SUPPORT EUROPE - 31 HELLOMD & DR. SANA-ARA - 34 LEADING THE WAY IN ARGENTINA - 36 JD ERA RENEWED - 43 BEST ANXIETY STRAINS - 47 Photo by @RyitPhotography Model: @Jessica.chin.king

EDITORIAL

- Cy Williams -

MAY/JUNE 2020 ISSUE 55

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

Mahatma Ghandi The photo of George Floyd dying under the knee of a Police Officer in Minnesota has haunted North America and it is horrific indeed. It is an all too familiar image of another black person dying at the hands of the police screaming "I can't breathe"...

I look at the pictures of Minneapolis before anyone ever threw a rock or started a fire or stole anything — I watched the police firing rubber bullets and cans of tear gas into crowds of people who WERE peacefully protes ng.

This me we cannot stay silent because enough is enough. The murder of George Floyd on its own is so heinous an act it simply cannot be allowed to stand unpunished. Combine that now with so many other deaths of innocent people at the hands of Police and it is like a punch in the gut that in this day and age, we allow this to go on.

I have heard people say that this man, this police officer, who put his knee on the neck of George Floyd does not deserve to be free. We have also heard over and over again during the last week that it is not enough for us to be 'not racist'. You and I need to take the extra step and we have to be 'an racist' and for those of you reading this who do not think white privilege exists - well then you are blind. Go take other look.

We must hold our authori es accountable, our police officers accountable, our poli cians accountable, and policy makers all responsible.

Protests have erupted across the country in a mass mobiliza on unlike anything we have ever seen before. During this period it is safe to say that lot of police have done nothing but make a heartbreaking situa on even worse. You have likely seen the videos on social media showing cops punching protesters, arres ng people for no reason, tear gassing bystanders, distribu ng loads of 'bait bricks', the photos of people hit by rubber bullets and hurt in scuffles and so on..

Loo ng has broken out all over North America and it has go en bad in certain ci es.

Watching from the comfort and safety of home in our living rooms, I can hear people asking why the protestors can't just follow the laws?

EDITORIAL TEAM Cy Williams Publisher/Editor

Tammi Stanhope Ontario Editor

Rainbow Smithe BC Editor

Janine Morra Ontario Editorial Team

Stephanie James Maritimes Editorial Team

Dave MacAdam BC Editorial Team

Miss Linotte Quebec Editorial Team

Miranda Hawryliw Alberta Editorial Team

Imagine if you lived in a country where the color of your skin got you killed for driving, jogging, sleeping, yelling, parking, baby si ng, si ng in a van, selling CD's, buying cigare es, opening the door, walking at night, wearing a hoodie at night, holding a toy gun, lying on the ground, being homeless, being in a dark stairwell, holding a cell phone, having a broken taillight, exercising horses, having a bo le of pills, shopping at Walmart, holding a beanie in a Walmart, holding up a phone, being in your own backyard, ea ng ice cream, being in your own house... I could keep going...

You would say that is a lawless country. So why are we shocked that people are asking for revolu onary change? We support revolu ons around the world and celebrate throwing stones at tanks and we can certainly empathize with the protesters.

What we can't seem to fathom is that the same knee of oppression that kills in Gaza could be the same knee of oppression that killed George Floyd.

I can't speak to what it's like to be black but I know how we talk about black people in Canada and I know that we love black people on our screens and in our professional sports a d when it comes to popular music and we relish how high a black person can ascend in North America but honestly we have done nothing to raise the floor to help and that is what these protests are about.

The worst part is many are in this country and in America because of protest and because of the civil rights movement. The only reason so many of us are here in North America is because of the US immigra on act of 1965. That law rode the wave of the civil rights act of 1964.

You may not think it is your fight - right? The racism issue in North America story didn't start when you got here, but here is the thing, when you became a ci zen you don't just get to own the country's excellence - you have to own its failures too. That is the deal.

It is hard to not feel that this kind of behavior should be long behind us - it is not. We may not have been the ones who killed George Floyd but we absolutely have to become the ones who pull that cop off his neck. We think we're not a part of the story but were at the scene of the crime that's why the full picture ma ers and this sort of crime doesn't happen in a vacuum.

We have to help win this thing. We have to donate money or me to black organiza ons, Doctors should offer free health care to the protesters, Tech people should help black businesses get online. If you work in IT then set up a router. You passed the bar? Good, more proud pro Bono for protesters, Corporate Law doesn't need any more billable hours. Everything helps.

Every effort counts.

Like the man who let protesters hide from police in his home - you don't even need a degree to do this - you just need a Sharpie.

We need to get rid of qualified immunity because it protects police from lawsuits and holds them to a difference in standards than the rest of us. There's a bill in the American Congress right now. If you live in the US make sure it gets trac on it deserves. Harass your member of Congress.

We need to De-militarize the police. Over last 2 months Doctors have been walking around in garbage bags and now the Police look like they are cosplay’ing as Master Chief in Halo.

This is overkill.

De-militarize the Police! Please!

Finally, we need to vote out corrupt local officials because this buddy-buddy bullshit between prosecutors, the judicial system and the Police is the reason that police officers hardly ever serve me.

I would like to tell Keith Ellison, the A orney General in Minnesota that you Keith, have this case now... Come on man.. You need to charge and prosecute all 4 officers is hard as you possibly can...

They have got to go to prison.

We can't let this moment slip away.

Millions of people around the world have taken to the street to afford us this moment set the precedent.

So that the next me a cop has his knee on a black man's neck he will see it for what it is... murder.

Cyril J Williams Publisher/Editor - High! Canada Magazine email - editor@highcanada.net www.highcanada.net

A GUIDE TO PROTEST AND

DEMONSTRATION IN CANADA

The right to protest is an important part of Canadian democracy and the right to free expression.

The Canadian cannabis community has a li le bit of experience with protests and police.

There was a

predictable pa ern: a pot shop would open, a pot shop would be raided. That same shop would re-open, a raid would come. Canadians of every age, race, color and creed would come together and protest over and over again. We would protest arrests, unjust laws and we would voice our collec ve need for change. We did it for cannabis and we absolutely need to stand up and make our voices even louder when it comes to the racism we have been seeing so much of within Law Enforcement.

Now, we are standing up together as people across Canada and protes ng for an even more important cause than legalizing cannabis ever was.

We as the people of Canada are sick of seeing the constant abuse of power within Law Enforcement and we are sick of seeing the overt racism that exists within Law Enforcement. If you decide to take to the streets and add

your voice to others calling for change - here are some

Canadian laws around protest, you can reduce risk and

things you should know going in. First and foremost - be

use your right to protest effec vely and safely. This is

safe and keep in mind that we are living within the

not legal advice, but it can help you understand you

constructs of the Federal Government’s master plan to

right to protest.

fla en the curve of the Corona Virus. Wear your masks, wear your gloves, if you are feeling sick please stay home and show your support in other ways. If you are

Am I allowed to organize or par cipate in a protest?

feeling healthy and are aware and understand the health risks associated with going out to par cipate

Protes ng itself is legal, as long as you don’t break any

than here a few things you should know before heading

laws while you’re at it. Sec on 2 of the Canadian

out. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees your right

guarantees the freedom of expression, freedom of

to protest.

associa on, and the freedom of peaceful assembly.

Throughout our history, protests have been a key way

In some ci es and towns you are required to have a

for people to express dissa sfac on or support for

permit to protest. Check your municipal by-laws if you

important decisions taken by government or other

are thinking of organizing a protest.

powerful bodies.

What could I be arrested for?

Protes ng can be risky. Police can use tear-gas, rubber bullets or water cannons to disperse aggressive

You can be arrested for breaking any law at a protest,

protesters, and even peaceful protesters could be

but some of the more common ones are listed on the

arrested if they break a law. By becoming familiar with

next page.

Protestors are o en arrested for: Causing a disturbance – this can include loud figh ng,

sentence if you endanger someone’s life. Mischief that damages property the value of which exceeds $5,000 can be punished by up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine.

shou ng, swearing, chan ng, or singing in a public place, as well as annoying or ge ng in the way of other people in a public place. Causing a disturbance can be

Unlawful assembly – this is most common when protests involve violent clashes with police.

punished with six months in prison or a $5,000 fine.

Unlawful assembly occurs when a group of three or Common nuisance – this includes stopping people from exercising/enjoying their rights or endangering the lives, safety or health of the public. Common nuisance can be punished by up to two years in prison.

more people give others nearby good reasons to worry that the group will cause a disturbance that includes violence against people or property, or mo vate others to cause a disturbance that includes violence. Unlawful assembly can be punished by six months in prison or a

Mischief – this includes destroying or damaging any kind of property. Mischief includes making property dangerous or useless (like smashing windows or slashing

res), making property difficult to use, or

ge ng in the way of any person who wants to use it.

Mischief can be punished by a life

$5,000 fine. If you are wearing a disguise, the prison sentence could increase to five years.

Rio ng – this is when a group of three or more people actually do cause a violent disturbance (rather than just making people nearby worry they will). Rio ng can be punished by up to two years in p r i s o n , b u t t h at sentence

could increase to 10 years if you are wearing a disguise. In these days of w e a r i n g m a s k s fo r o u r o w n

Can police arrest a whole bunch of protesters at once?

protec on against infec on, this

because they have informa on that you do not have. Challenging officers in these circumstances will likely result in lawful arrest.

could make for a tricky issue in

Yes, for now. Mass arrests are

modern protes ng and the laws

unusual, but they do happen.

If the police contain protesters and

surrounding it.

Police have many lawful techniques

then provide no filter or exit route,

that they can use to manage a

this is known as “ke ling”. In a

Conspiracy (to commit one of the

crowd of people. For example, the

ke ling situa on, whether your

offences above) – Even if you

police may form a line of officers

arrest is lawful will depend largely

personally are not involved in any

and then direct or “filter ”

on what direc ons you were given

criminal ac vity, there is a risk that

protesters out of a par cular area.

prior to being contained. You will

the police will charge you with

This is usually done to keep busy

likely not know why the officers

“conspiracy to commit …”

areas from becoming “hot” or

have been ordered to detain you

unsafe.

(or your group) but you are en tled

For example - if you were involved

to be informed of the reason for

in planning or organizing a protest

You must follow all direc ons from

during which unlawful acts were

police to filter out of an area or you

subsequently commi ed you may

risk arrest. You must assume that

If you are ke led, you will likely be

be charged with Conspiracy.

the officers are direc ng you

held for quite some

your arrest.

me before

release and you should use that me to keep track of the following: Ÿ The

Ÿ The me and par culars of any

take away your equipment. It might

requests you make to leave the

be a good idea to record the name

a r e a a e r b e i n g ke l e d ;

and badge number of any officers you interact with at a protest.

me of your deten on (e.

the me you were filtered with

Ÿ Whether any other individuals

no route of egress);

are permi ed to leave the area a

Ÿ The par

er being ke

led;

What are my rights if I am arrested?

culars of any

announcements made to the

Ÿ Approximately how many other

You have the right to know why and

crowd prior to containment.

individuals have been ke led

to be released if there isn’t a

with you and, if feasible, the

reason. You have the right to talk

iden

with a lawyer in private as soon as

You should always keep track of the

es of those individuals;

possible, but police don’t have to

me any police

announcements are made and

Ÿ The me that you are processed

let you contact a family member or

how they are made (e. by

by an arres ng officer (e. how

friend. It’s a good idea to write the

bullhorn or by individual officers

long were you detained in the

number of a lawyer you know who

throughout the crowd);

ke le before being placed on

will help you on your body in

prisoner transport and/or

permanent marker.

Ÿ W h at o p o n s , i f a ny, t h e

providing confirma on of your

direc ng officers gave you to

iden ty to an individual

In order to arrest you, a police

clear the area prior to being

arres ng officer); and

officer must either see you break a law, have good reasons to believe

ke led (e. were you advised of another route you could take

Ÿ The overall dura on of your

and, to the best of your

arrest from the

knowledge, was that route

deten on to release.

me of

you have broken one, or have good reasons to believe you are about to break one.

actually available to you); Ÿ The details of any discussions

you have with any officers involved in your arrest including their names, badge numbers,

Can I photograph or record a Police officer while par cipa ng in a protest?

While the officer arres ng you could be mistaken, if you resist arrest, you will be breaking a law and can be charged with a criminal offence on that basis alone. Make sure you photograph or write down

unit details and police service Ye s . Yo u h a v e t h e r i g h t t o

anything that could prove that the

photograph, video, or otherwise

officer was mistaken so that you

Ÿ All details pertaining to the

record police officers who are on

can use it in court.

reason provided for your arrest

duty. Officers do not have the right

including the alleged offence;

to ask you delete your photos, or to

p a r

c u l a r s ;

If you are under the age of 18, you

also have the right to be accompanied by a parent/guardian or lawyer if the police ask you ques ons or want you to give a statement.

Where am I allowed to protest?

Am I allowed to block a transporta on route?

Yes, but not a highway because that is against the law (Criminal Code, Sec on 423 (1)). Some routes don’t seem

You can protest on any public property as long as the protest is deemed peaceful. Public property is

like highways, but are. Research your route before you hit the streets.

any space owned by the government. This includes parks, town squares and government buildings. There is an excep on for transporta on routes (see below).

Other routes are allowed, as long as you can prove you’re not trying to or are likely to cause death or physical harm. Protesters on non-highway roads can only be held accountable

On private property, but you could be asked to leave. Private property is owned by one or more individuals, like a business or home.

If the owner asks you to leave you can move to public space

for endangering other people if they meant to, but it’s hard to prove in court what you meant to do. Ask yourself, could a person reasonably argue that you meant to hurt

disturb ac vity on the private property.

Some places, like schools or malls, may seem like public property but are owned by individuals. It’s a good idea to research who owns the place(s) where you want to gather before you stage a protest.

Make sure you know the laws of your city before you protest.

others?

surrounding the property, but police may ask you to leave if you

iden fica on in a public place.

If you are driving a motor vehicle

Do I have to show the Police my iden fica on?

Only if the police tell you that you have broken a law or are suspected of breaking a law. If that is the case, you could be charged with obstruc on if you do not iden fy yourself. Some ci es have local laws that allow police to check your

you are always required to show your driver’s license, registra on and insurance whenever asked by police. Your passengers do not have to iden fy themselves unless the police tell them they have broken a law or are suspected of breaking a law.

Can I wear a mask if I am par cipa ng in a protest?

Yes, but only if no one at the protest

(are you being arrested? why?) and

special law created for the G20, but

breaks any laws. During the 2012

to talk with a lawyer. If the officer

was actually a well-established

Quebec Student Protests and the

does not tell you that you are being

war me statute created to prevent

2010 G-20 protests in Toronto many

arrested and also tell you why, you

u n i d e n fi e d s a b o t e u rs f ro m

protesters wore scarves or masks to

have the right to be released.

accessing and damaging cri cal

cover their faces. In response, the

infrastructure such as power plants

Can Police search me?

Canadian government passed Bill C309, which makes it illegal to wear a

or other “public works”. Under the PWPA, if an area were designated as

mask or disguise during an unlawful

a “public work”, any individual

assembly, with a punishment of up

Under Canadian law, a warrantless

a emp ng to enter that area would

to 5 years in prison. If you wear a

search is presump

vely

have to iden fy himself or herself

mask during a riot, the punishment

uncons tu onal under s. 8 of the

and could be searched. The Ontario

is up to 10 years in prison.

Charter. However, there are a

Government designated the G20

number of excep ons to that

interdic on zone as a “public work”

Remember, a peaceful protest can

g e n e ra l r u l e , w h i c h m ay b e

leading up to the G20 and the police

turn into an unlawful assembly if

triggered by facts of which you are

used this as the basis to search

any of the protesters make people

completely unaware.

individuals a emp ng to approach the security fence that surrounded

afraid that they will become violent.

the area

If you must cover your face, be

The best rule is to use “good

careful to monitor your protest for

judgment” when confronted by a

signs of violence. You should also

police officer demanding that you

The PWPA is no longer in force but

think about what might qualify as a

iden fy yourself and/or asking to

you must s ll be mindful of the area

“mask or other disguise.” Religious

search your belongings. If you

in which you are protes ng if police

coverings, costumes, face paint

refuse a police officer’s request to

approach you and ask for

could all be interpreted as a

search your belongings, you might

iden fica on or to search your

disguise.

be right in law, but s ll face the

belongings.

immediate prospect of deten on

Do I have to speak to the Police if they ques on me?

and arrest (leaving it to your lawyer

If you are demonstra ng in an area

to argue later on that the arrest and

that could be the subject of a viable

search were unlawful).

threat (for example a nuclear power plant, courthouse or high security

No, If you don’t want to answer

During the 2010 G20 protests in

government building), the police

ques ons, politely ask the officer

Toronto there was a lot of media

might have a legi mate basis to ask

“Am I free to go?” or “Am I being

a en on surrounding the Public

you to iden fy yourself or to search

detained?”. If you are not free to go,

Works Protec on Act (“PWPA”).

your belongings. You are en tled to

you have the right to remain silent,

Contrary to what many believed at

ask ques ons before deciding

to know why you aren’t free to go

the

whether to consent. If a police

me, the PWPA was not a

officer is unable to ar culate any

rights groups. Some of their reports

causes, or risks causing, death or

reasonable basis to search you,

include informa on collected from

harm to people.

there is likely no lawful basis for that

social media posts and other online

search.

ac vi es. While social media can be

The passing of Bill C-51 also brought

a useful tool to organize protests,

into effect the Security of Canada

it’s a good idea to keep your protest

Informa on Act, which permits

ac vi es offline if you are

government agencies to share

concerned about surveillance.

informa on on an individual in

Can protes ng affect my future?

Possibly. If you are arrested at a protest and convicted of a criminal offence, you will have a criminal re co rd . T h i s ca n a ffe c t yo u r

order to protect “against ac vi es

How does Bill C-51 affect my right to protest?

employment prospects as well as

that undermine the security of Canada”. The Act specifically excludes “advocacy, protest, dissent and ar s c expression”, but ac vity

your ability to travel, get insurance

With the passing of Bill C-51, the

that undermines na onal security

and rent housing. Even if the

defini on of what cons tutes a

has been vaguely defined, and

charges are dropped or dismissed,

“terrorism offence” has been

includes broad categories such as:

the incident may s ll show up on a

expanded, but it has been vaguely

interference with the Government

Criminal Record Check. Employers

defined. So, it is difficult to know

of Canada; terrorism; interference

are not allowed to discriminate

whether a demonstra on or protest

with cri cal infrastructure; and an

against you for dropped charges,

could be seen as suppor ng or

ac vity that causes serious harm to

but Criminal Record Check reports

advoca ng terrorism offences, or if

a person or their property because

can be difficult to understand and

you could be personally considered

of that person’s associa on with

employers may get confused.

a terrorist if you are demonstra ng

Canada.

or protes ng. Prior to Bill C-51, the Further, there are reports that the

defini on of a terrorism offence was

There have been arguments that

federal government has been

based on various interna onal

parts of Bill C-51 violate Sec on 2 of

keeping track of groups and

conven ons and was defined in the

the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,

individuals who have been involved

Canadian Criminal Code as any act

but this has not yet been li gated in

in protests, including

mo vated by personal beliefs

court.

environmental and indigenous

(poli cal, religious, etc.) that

- FIN -

SO. WHAT HAS

PROTESTING ACCOMPLISHED THIS TIME AROUND? So what has protes ng accomplished?

Charges are upgraded against Officer

will update its use-of-force guidelines

Here is a list of highlights from the last

Chauvin, and his accomplices are

for the first me in two decades.

few days that are a direct result of the

arrested and charged.

ongoing protests we have been seeing in every city across North America.

Ÿ

Ÿ

In Maryland, a bipar san work group

Dallas adopts a "duty to intervene"

of state lawmakers announced a

rule that requires officers to stop

police reform work group.

other cops who are engaging in Ÿ

Ÿ

Ÿ

Los Angeles City Council introduces

Within 10 days of sustained protests:

inappropriate use of force. New

mo on to reduce LAPD’s $1.8 billion

Minneapolis bans use of choke holds.

Jersey’s a orney general said the state

opera ng budget.

Ÿ

MBTA in Boston agrees to stop using public buses to transport police officers to protests.

Ÿ

Police brutality captured on cameras leads to near-immediate suspensions and firings of officers in several ci es (i.e., Buffalo, Ft. Lauderdale).

Ÿ

Monuments celebra ng confederates are removed in ci es in Virginia, Alabama, and other states.

Ÿ

treet in front of the White House is renamed "Black Lives Ma er Plaza.”

Military forces begin to withdraw from Rallies and memorials have been held

sen mnets before he died outside

Then, there's all the other stuff that's

in ci es across Europe, as well as in

Paris in 2016.

hard to measure:

Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and

The really difficult public and private

New Zealand.

together a er the death of George

As the US contends with its second

Floyd:

D.C. Ÿ

Ÿ

conversa ons that are happening

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Ÿ

Ÿ

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Ci es across Europe have come

about race and privilege.

week of protests, issues of racism,

The realiza ons some white people

police brutality, and oppression have

people filled the Dam square on

are coming to about racism and the

been brought to light across the globe.

Monday, holding signs and shou ng

People all over the world understand

popular chants like "Black lives ma er," and "No jus ce, no peace."

role of policing in this country.

Ÿ

Ÿ

In Amsterdam, an es mated 10,000

Ÿ

The self-reflec on.

that their own fights for human rights,

Ÿ

The internal ba les exploding within

for equality and fairness, will become

organiza ons over issues that have

so much more difficult to win if we are

mul ple loca ons throughout Berlin

been simmering or ignored for a long

going to lose America as the place

to demand jus ce for Floyd and fight

where 'I have a dream' is a real and

against police brutality.

me. Ÿ

In Germany, people gathered in

Some organiza ons will end as a

universal poli cal program," Wolfgang

result, others will be forever changed

Ischinger, a former German

spray-painted on a stretch of wall in

or replaced with something stronger

ambassador to the US, told the New

Berlin that once divided the German

and fairer.

Yorker.

capital during the Cold War.

Ÿ

Globally: Ÿ

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In France, protesters marched holding

Ÿ

Ÿ

A mural dedicated to Floyd was also

In Ireland, protesters held a peaceful

signs that said "I can't breathe" to

demonstra on outside of Belfast City

Protests against racial inequality

signify both the words of Floyd, and

Hall, and others gathered outside of

sparked by the police killing of George

the last words of Adama Traoré, a 24-

the US embassy in Dublin.

Floyd are taking place all over the

year-old black man who was subdued

world.

by police officers and gasped similar

Ÿ

In Italy, protesters gathered and marched with signs that said "Stop

killing black people," "Say his name," and "We will not be silent." Ÿ

In Spain, people gathered to march and hold up signs throughout Barcelona and Madrid.

Ÿ

In Athens, Greece, protesters took to the streets to collec vely hold up a sign that read "I can't breathe."

Ÿ

In Brussels, protesters were seen si ng in a peaceful demonstra on in front of an opera house in the center of the city.

Ÿ

In Denmark, protesters were heard chan ng "No jus ce, no peace!" throughout the streets of Copenhagen, while others gathered outside the US embassy.

Ÿ

In Canada, protesters were also grieving for Regis KorchinskiPaquet, a 29-year-old black woman who died on Wednesday a er falling from her balcony

were hung outside the US Embassy with

wanted and the world didn't say anything to

during a police inves ga on at

roses, candles, and signs.

you...

her building Ÿ

And in New Zealand, roughly

In Poland, candles and flowers were laid out next to Floyd outside the US consulate.

THERE HAS BEEN AS SHIFT, AN

And in Syria, two ar sts created a mural

AWAKENING... MANY OF YOU ARE BEING

Embassy in Auckland, chan ng

depic ng Floyd in the northwestern town of

EXPOSED FOR WHO YOU REALLY ARE.

and carrying signs demanding

Binnish, "on a wall destroyed by military

#readthatagain

jus ce.

planes."

2,000 people marched to the US

Ÿ

Ÿ

Ÿ

Memorials have been built for

Don't wake up tomorrow on the wrong side

Floyd around the world too, too.

Before the assassina on of George Floyd some

of this issue. It's not too late to SAY, "Maybe

In Mexico City, portraits of him

of you were able to say whatever the hell you

I need to look at this from a different

ALL LIVES CANNOT MATTER UNTIL YOU INCLUDE BLACK LIVES.

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A GUIDE TO GETTING A

CANNABIS PARDON IN CANADA Pardons for Simple Possession of Cannabis Convic ons by allowing them

sentence and demonstrated that

greater access to job

they are law-abiding ci zens for a

opportuni es, educa onal

prescribed number of years, to have

programs, housing, and even the

their criminal record kept separate

ability to simply volunteer in their

and apart from other criminal

communi es.

records.

Frequently Asked Ques ons and Answers:

Let’s start with a li le informa on on Bill C-93 (An Act to provide nocost, expedited record suspensions

A pardon removes a person's criminal record from the Canadian Police Informa on Centre (CPIC) database. This means that a search

for simple possession of cannabis).

Q.

What is simple possession?

of CPIC will not show that the individual has a criminal record or a

It was introduced on March 1, 2019.

The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-93 to allow Canadians who have been previously convicted only of simple cannabis possession to apply for a pardon (also known as a record

Simple possession generally

pardon. This helps them access

refers to a criminal charge given by

employment and educa onal

law enforcement for possession of a

opportuni es and to reintegrate

controlled substance, in this case

into society.

A.

cannabis, for personal use with no intent to traďŹƒc.

applies only to records kept by

suspension) with no applica on fee or wait period, once their sentence has been served.

The Criminal Records Act (CRA)

Q.

What is a pardon?

federal organiza ons, but most provincial and municipal criminal

A.

A pardon (also known as a

record suspension) allows people Bill C-93 will reduce barriers to

who were convicted of a criminal

reintegra on for these individuals

oence, but have completed their

jus ce agencies also restrict access to their records once they are told that a pardon has been ordered.

Q.

What recourse does this

legisla on offer for individuals

employment, housing, a passport

A.

or a loan.

aside all the criminal convic ons

convicted of simple possession of cannabis?

Federally, a pardon sets

for an individual, reducing barriers Expungement is an extraordinary

to reintegra on placed on an

measure reserved for cases where

individual as a result of their

The proposed legisla on

the criminaliza on of the ac vity in

criminal record and allowing them

would waive the pardon applica on

ques on and the law never should

greater access to job

wait period and applica on fees

have existed, such as in cases

opportuni es, educa onal

paid to the Parole Board of Canada

where it violated the Charter. If an

programs, housing, and even the

for those whose only convic ons

applica on for expungement is

ability to simply volunteer in their

are for simple possession of

approved, records of that

communi es. Suspended criminal

cannabis. The Parole Board of

co nv i c o n a re p e r m a n e nt l y

records can only be disclosed by

Canada will order the pardon

destroyed from federal databases.

the Minister of Public Safety in

A.

provided the applicant only has

excep onal circumstances, and

convic ons for simple possession of

Q.

Why are pardons for simple

would not normally be disclosed in

cannabis, has completed their

possession of cannabis not being

a background check, such as for

sentence, and does not incur a new

granted automa cally?

employment, housing, a passport

convic on prior to the pardon being ordered.

or a loan.

A.

An applica on-based system

is the most effec ve way to ensure

Pardons apply only directly to

What is the difference

both broad access to pardons and

records of convic ons kept within

between a pardon and an

informed decision-making.

federal departments and agencies,

expungement?

Requiring applicants to sa sfy the

as per the Criminal Records Act.

Board that they were only

However, provinces and territories

The purpose of a pardon is to

convicted of simple possession of

are no fied when a pardon is

reduce barriers to reintegra on by

cannabis will help ensure that the

ordered and generally comply.

facilita ng access to job

Parole Board of Canada has

opportuni es, educa onal

complete and up to date

Q.

programs, housing, and even the

informa on on the individual’s

an individual’s ability to travel?

ability to simply volunteer in their

criminal history prior to processing

communi es. Suspended criminal

the file.

Q.

A.

records can only be disclosed by the

A.

How does a pardon impact

As with expungement, a

pardon does not guarantee a

M i n i ste r o f P u b l i c S a fe t y i n

Q.

What are the benefits of an

person entry or visa privileges to

excep onal circumstances, and

i n d i v i d u a l b e i n g g ra n t e d a

another country because foreign

would not normally be disclosed

pardon?

jurisdic ons are not bound by

when a background check is conducted, such as for

Canadian laws. Entry and exit requirements are at the discre on

of each country. Any foreign

on record. Applica ons would be

In 2018, the government expunged

country, including the United

reviewed by administra ve staff,

criminal records in the

States, may have documented

and applicants would not have to

Expungement of Historically Unjust

previous interac ons with

pay the current applica on fee of

Convic ons Acts for those

Canadians, which may include

$631.

convicted under Canada’s “an -

Canadian criminal convic on

buggery” laws. The act “recognized

informa on. Individuals who

In announcing the new legisla on,

that the criminaliza on of certain

receive a pardon may access

Public Safety Minister Ralph

ac vi es cons tutes a historical

requested records in cases where

Goodale said that the government

injus

they need to prove that they have

would not expunge criminal

criminaliza on of sodomy “were it

obtained a pardon.

records for simple cannabis

to occur today, it would be

possession because the law that

inconsistent with the Canadian

then prohibited it was legi mate.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”

streamline pardons for simple

“The record suspension model

In announcing the availability of

cannabis possession, Canada’s

implies that a person is being

pardons for simple cannabis

criminal bar had two reac ons. On

‘forgiven’ for their crime,” says

possession, Goodale said that

the plus side, pardons will “open up

Stephanie DiGiuseppe of Ruby

expungement was only available if

new avenues for people” who were

Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe,

it was deemed that the

convicted of possessing cannabis

Barristers in Toronto and a member

criminaliza on of a certain ac vity

before the drug was legalized for

of the Criminal Lawyers’

(such as a sexual ac vity prac sed

recrea onal use in October. On the

Associa on’s Communica ons and

in the LGBTQ community) would

other hand, pardons don’t go far

Med ia Rela o n s co mmi ee.

today be considered

enough; be er that criminal

“Expungement, on the other hand,

uncons tu onal. That wasn’t the

records for simple cannabis

implies an acknowledgement that

case with recrea onal cannabis

possession be expunged, defence

the ac vity ought not to have been

use, Goodale said, as that law was

lawyers say.

an offence in the first place.

legi mate even though it has now

When the federal government

ce” and that the

introduced legisla on in March to

been removed from the books.

Bill C-93, tabled in the House of

“Given the discriminatory ac ons

Commons on March 1, would allow

that underlay cannabis prohibi on

In February, prosecutors in San

individuals convicted of simple

and the discriminatory policing and

Francisco announced that they

possession to immediately apply

prosecutorial prac ces that were a

would move to expunge 9,300

for a pardon from the Parole Board

significant feature of cannabis

marijuana-related convic ons

of Canada provided that any

prohibi on,” DiGiuseppe says, “we

da ng back decades, now that

sentences had been completed, all

believe expungement is a more

recrea onal cannabis use is legal in

related fines had been paid and the

a p p ro p r i ate m o d e l fo r h o w

C a l i fo r n i a . O t h e r C a l i fo r n i a

applicant has no other convic ons

cannabis pardons should work.”

coun es, including Los Angeles, are

considering similar efforts.

The Public Prosecu on Service of C a n a d a es mates that there have been upwards of 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 convic ons for the simple possession of cannabis in C a n a d a , according to Sco Bardsley, a spokesman for the Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

Should Bill C-93 pass, it is es mated

seen is expungement,” she says. “A

that there would be free, expedited

pardon says you did something

applica ons to pardon about

wrong, you’ve paid your debt, we’ll

10,000 records, Bardsley wrote,

now clear your record.” That can be

and “we will undertake outreach

helpful in terms of finding

ini a ves to ensure that all those

employment and housing, and

who can benefit know about the

even doing volunteer work, but it

free, expedited process and how to

can also be revoked, Sa’d notes. On

use it.”

the other hand, “expungement says that the underlying ac on

Pardon v.

Expungement

never should have been criminalized.”

In October, NDP MP Murray

S a ’d s ays a ny t h i n g s h o r t o f

Rankin, represen ng Victoria,

expungement would be unfair to

tabled a private members’ bill, C-

Canadians who have suffered jail

415, in Parliament to expunge

me or have gone through the

certain cannabis-related

criminal jus ce system for simple

convic ons. In choosing a pardon

possession of cannabis. And

applica on process over

although whites and non-whites

expungements, applicants will

have used cannabis at similar rates,

need to take the ini a ve in

she says, data has shown spikes in

applying for the pardons, and the

arrests toward non-whites.

pardons could also be revoked.

In 1923, when the government of

“For a variety of reasons, the number of people who are

“In my view, a pardon doesn’t go far

Canada introduced the Act to

expected to apply for pardons

enough,” says Caryma Sa’d of

Prohibit the Improper Use of

u n d er C - 9 3 is m u c h lower,”

[s]advocacy in Toronto, whose

Opium and other Drugs, and

Bardsley said in an email message.

prac ce includes criminal law,

included cannabis on the list,

“Those reasons include: they have

cannabis and landlord/tenant

racism was a factor “right at the

passed away, they have already

issues. “If you look at the way that

outset,” says Sa’d. “It’s

received a pardon or they have

cannabis possession historically

acknowledge that.”

other criminal charges on their

h a s b e e n c r i m i n a l i ze d , i t ’s

record,” which would make them

d i s p r o p o r o n a t e l y a ffe c t e d

At the me, there was a concern

ineligible to apply for a pardon for

minority groups.

regarding opium use and

me to

d i st r i b u o n a m o n g C h i n e s e

simple cannabis possession.

“What I would have liked to have

immigrants on the West Coast.

Several decades earlier, there was

government has to process all

including from the RCMP and the

the Chinese Exclusion Act in the

these pardons?” Even now it can

Canadian Police Informa on

United States, and Canada’s

take up to a year before a client

Centre, says S’ad. When criminal

Chinese Immigra on Act in 1923

hears back, she says.

records are expunged, though,

banned most forms of Chinese immigra on to the country.

prosecutors or the government “Think about any example where

take the ini a ve to expunge

somebody might be asked if they

records.

There was very li le debate in the

h a v e a c r i m i n a l r e c o r d ,”

House of Commons when

Greenwood says, including

The government is saying that

marijuana was added to the list of

applying for a job, crossing the

simple cannabis possession was

drugs for which criminal penal es

border or applying to volunteer at

criminal at the me, and it should

were established, she notes. In the

their child’s school. A criminal

have been, says Sarah Leamon of

United States, it was primarily

record can impede all those

the Sarah Leamon Law Group in

Hispanic and black Americans who

pursuits, and the severity of a

Vancouver. However, she says,

used cannabis recrea onally, she

criminal record is o en not

Rankin did a good job and made

says, adding that “criminalizing

considered, she says. The fact that

arguments compellingly in

that drug of choice, in the midst of

simple possession of cannabis is no

presen ng his bill to expunge

prohibi on, I think there are clear

longer an offence “creates an

certain cannabis-related ac vity.

es to systemic racism at a policy-

unfairness in the law” to those

making level. There was virtually

convicted of the offence.

no debate when marijuana was

“People who use cannabis for medical purposes — should they

added [to the list] and no evidence

Expungement is a more permanent

b e h e l d to t h e s a m e m o ra l

in policy research that grounded

solu on because the record

culpability standard as recrea onal

the criminaliza on of cannabis.”

suspension or pardon is a piece of

users?” asks Leamon. “There’s an

legisla on that can be changed,

argument to be made for

The criminal bar is also concerned

and a future government could

expungement.”

about the length of me it will take

repeal the legisla on, Greenwood

to get the proposed bill through

says. And, “a pardon could s ll

There should also be a

Parliament and enacted into

leave problems for people who

conversa on about expanding who

legisla on.

want to travel,” as a convicted

is eligible for the pardon, she says,

person’s record might s ll be in an

to people charged with trafficking,

immigra on database.

for example. “I would say the bill

Bill C-93 has only just gone through fi rst re a d i n g , n o te s J e s syca

should have gone further in terms

Greenwood of Greenwood

Time is also a factor in the pursuit

of contempla ng expungement for

Defence Law in Toronto. “Will it

of jus ce. It can take six to eight

some people, maybe on a case-by-

actually pass by summer? And

months to gather the reports an

case basis. . . . And it should have

what does it look like when the

applicant may need for a pardon,

gone further, and contemplated

pardons, maybe expungements for

government recently beset by the

consulted, she says, including the

[a] wider variety of cannabis

SNC-Lavalin scandal — it may be

campaign for cannabis amnesty,

offences.”

pushed through earlier, she says.

w h ic h ex p res s es it s go a l a s

“And it should be; every day we’re

“ r i g h n g h i sto r y ’s w ro n g s ,”

S ll, Leamon says, “I’m all in favour

wai ng for it to be passed, people

i n c l u d i n g b e i n g a vo i c e fo r

of the pardons, it will open up new

are having their rights

racialized and Indigenous

avenues for people.” Aside from

compromised, because they’re not

Canadians who, it says, have been

easing everyday life concerns, a

able to fully access the

adversely affected by applica ons

criminal convic on would be

opportuni es that they otherwise

of the criminal law. Yet, “at the end

wiped from the CPIC database.

may be able to but for that

of the day,” Greenwood agrees,

“This can colour the way a police

convic on.” Greenwood says she

“having some system in place to

officer deals with someone on the

would have liked the government

relieve [the burden] of convic ons

roadside,” adds Leamon, whose

to have tabled its bill back in

is be er than nothing.”

criminal prac ce includes driving

October, when it announced it was

infrac ons. Although a bill might

contempla ng pardons for

normally take a year to pass into

cannabis possession. The process

legisla on, for poli cal reasons —

may be expedited, but all

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extend trusted access to the widest

About Dr. SanaAra Ahmed MD FRCPC

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Saskatchewan and received her post graduate designa ons in Anesthesiology and Medicine from

va r i e t y o f m e d i ca l ca n n a b i s

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the University of Bri sh Columbia in

products support to pa ents across

pla orm for alterna ve healthcare,

2011. She is a Fellow of the Royal

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College of Physicians & Surgeons in

President of Business

100,000 virtual consults between

Canada and has a fellowship degree

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pa ents and licensed prac

from the University of Toronto in

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marijuana lifestyle channel to

located in Calgary AB.

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investors to par cipate in the legal

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cannabis and CBD industries. GLFI

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agricultural work force, and the

will not hold any US cannabis-

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at a cost unmatched anywhere in Recently Mark recognized that as

the world legally or illegally. As this

the worldwide legal cannabis

will now be PNTV’s major focus the

industry grows the broad array of

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nutri on, health, and medical

to Green Leaf Farms Interna onal,

Player ’s Network is a rapidly

products being developed will

Inc. with the cker symbol GLFI.

growing company in the marijuana

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opera ons in Las Vegas, Nevada

cannabinoid compounds the developers of these products will

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require.

and Jujuy, Argen na.

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company to a fully opera onal

difficul es of dealing with US

cannabis business. The business

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compe

on both legal and illegal,

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joint ventures, and new market

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JD Era has been a staple on the Canadian Hip Hop Scene as long as I can remember. A respected Canadian rapper and lyricist. He has worked with ar sts such as Nas, Gza, Kardinal Offishall, The Clipse, and has also cut several tracks with long me friend Drake. In 2008 he won Best Rap at the Toronto Independent Music Awards, and also won the TAG Records’ Survival of The Freshest compe on. He has also released a number of mixtapes and singles, and in the Juno Awards of 2013 his album No Handouts was nominated for Rap Recording of the Year. JD went through a nearly five year hiatus and late last year dropped his first fulllength project - “Back from the Dead” since releasing his Barz mixtape in 2014.

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Best Anxiety Reducing Cannabis Strains REVIEW BY: KATHERINE KONONOW Photos of @Shannon.marie.xo by @joesgarage.photography Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in Canada and it eects millions of people worldwide. Although some therapy and pharmaceuticals can help the problem - cannabis is a choice for many. If you are interested in learning about anxiety-reducing cannabis strains - this article contains suggestions for sativa, indica and hybrid strains for that can oer relief morning noon and night!

HOW DO CANNABIS AND ANXIETY MIX? Marijuana and anxiety can have a very positive relationship if your using the right strains.cannabis will help for eliminate the anxious feeling you

experience. This can prevent panic attacks which are one of the most disabling elements of anxiety for many. Marijuana and anxiety can have a very positive relationship IF your using the right strains. How? Cannabis can cause temporary relief and can prevent panic attacks, which is one of the most debilitating element of anxiety.

I suffer from anxiety and have for many years. i don't like taking pharmaceuticals unless deemed necessary. So , I've found some amazing strains that help me and can help you too

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Concrete Jungle Craft (IG:@Concretejungle_craft) - Zurple Punch (AAAAA+) Concrete jungle craft is a company that is my go-to place.Especially for anxiety reducing strains. The staff has an abundance of knowledge on cannabis and strains that can help many of your needs! My favourite strain by then is zurple Punch.

ZP is an exotic cross of zkittles and purple punch. This strain is truly tantalizing in every sense. Sparkling to the eye with frosted peaks. The effects of zurple punch are remarkable for my anxiety. with effects of high euphoria , relaxation, uplifting and anxiety reducing. ZP blends into a blissful euphoria upon the first couple of hits and by the end of smoking I'm calm, anxietyfree and calm yet stimulated. a perfect day time strain or night strain. The way it makes me feel and how fast it eliminates my anxiety has me coming back for more every time.

YOGA FIRE CRAFT - Golden Goat (AAAA+) Golden goat is a sativa dominant hybrid strain for all you hybrid lovers out there. As soon as you start smoking golden goat you'll feel a buzz the high and body relaxation. Yoga Fire Craft has the highest quality exotic buds I've ever seen! So lets get down to it why is this strain good for anxiety?

Well, golden goat has a small amount of the cannabinoid CBD. which gives off some sedation effects but will not give you couch-lock. After smoking GG you should feel your anxiety slipping away and a slight euphoric buzz. The high THC content in this strain will put you to sleep if your having one of those nights where your head is racing and your thinking off everything that you could possibly think of - then Golden Goat is a 10/10 strain that I would recommend.

WEED DEALS - IG:(weed_deals2.0) Death Bubba (AAAA) Death bubba provides semi-sedative effects perfect for those anxiety ridden nights.Death Bubba is a cross between death star and bubba kush. This particular DB is the best I've tried! and a staple for any marijuana smoker with anxiety. The effects of this wonderful strain provide euphoric , happy and relaxed body and mind. Effects that can pull you into a deep peaceful sleep. Upon your first tokes you can feel the anxiety melting away and a calmness that overcomes you is so satisfying. If you are a long time cannabis smoker then you've heard of death bubba. Weed deals is a great company that provides some attractive and very pleasing cannabis. This Death Bubba is top notch! upon first couple of puffs you'll start to feel the anxiety leaving your body. DB also has sedative properties and mood stimulating effects. Because of its ability to numb the body Death Bubba is good for those who have chronic pain and inflammation. This strain is hard to beat.

WEED DEALS - (IG: @weed_deals2.0)- Moby Dick Moby dick also by Weed Deals is a sativa dominant hybrid that gives off euphoric, happy and uplifted thoughts and effects. I used to be scared of sativa strains because i always thought that all made my anxiety worse or gave me anxiety. Little did I know

I was smoking all of the wrong strains! Moby Dick is a high THC cross between the indica dominant white widow and sativa haze. For me, I found this to be the perfect morning strain that gives me immediate relief from my morning anxieties and fills me with creative thoughts and energetic mood for the rest of the morning. It has me focused and not spaced out while getting things done. Put Moby Dick on your list to try.

SIVAPANAAM (IG:Sivapaanam) - FULL SPECTRUM CBD OIL This Full spectrum CBD oil

by Sivapaanam is the best I've tried when it comes to helping my anxiety. If you are someone that prefers CBD over THC or you'd like to try something new to relieve you from your anxiety then this oil is for you!

With absolutely zero flavour or scent you can use this oil in just about anything! I like to use it as a tincture under my tongue in the morning and after 15-20 minutes I can feel myself getting less anxious. There are other ways you can use CBD oil.

You can use the dropper provided and put some in any drink or food that you arr consuming.

Sivapaanam also carries some incredible craft cannabis and exotic strains check them out!

SWEET JOINT REMEDIES - Frost OG Frost OG by sweet joint remedies is a strain unique to this company only! Cultivated

by SJR. Let me tell you = I always keep some of this in my stash. It is a mind blowing indica strain that provides a very solid indica trance and it melts away all anxiety! Frost OG is also great for extreme stress and depression. I’d say this is a vacation from your worries and a must try strain!

I hope you get to try some of these incredible strains for your anxiety!

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