The Senate has voted in favour of legislation that would see recreational marijuana legalized.
The final vote was 56 to 30 in favour, but this came with over 40 amendments.
This will mean the bill will have to go back to the House of Commons, to be decided if changes will be approved or rejected.
In a tweet last night Health Minister Ginette Petitpas-Taylor said “I’m very happy to see that Bill C-45 has passed third reading in the Senate. We’re one step closer to a sensible, responsible policy on cannabis – taking profits away from criminals and protecting our youth.”
I’m very happy to see that Bill C-45 has passed third reading in the @SenateCA. We’re one step closer to a sensible, responsible policy on cannabis – taking profits away from criminals and protecting our youth. #C45
— Ginette Petitpas Taylor (@GPTaylorMRD) June 8, 2018
Thanks to the @SenateCA for all your good work in the last few months. I will react tomorrow with my colleagues @puglaas and @BillBlair.
— Ginette Petitpas Taylor (@GPTaylorMRD) June 8, 2018
