Pubdate: Mon, 13 Nov 2017
Source: Sudbury Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2017 Osprey Media
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/608
Author: Larry Comeau
Page: A10

MANY NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES TO LEGALIZED POT PLAN

Re: "Feds want to tax weed at $1 per gram plus GST," Nov. 10.

When Justin Trudeau first floated his plan to legalize marijuana, he
claimed this was the best way to keep it away from young people, who
are at great risk, by cutting out blackmarket sales.

Now, with his plan to reap revenue through heavy taxes, Trudeau is
ensuring organized crime groups will become involved in illicit sales
of the drug.

High taxes on cigarettes have had the same illicit sales
results.

Premiers are right to be concerned, as they will have to foot the bill
for additional police officers to combat organized crime, more
impaired drivers on our roads and new laws for legal marijuana, plus
additional millions for health care to treat new, serious health and
mental-health issues.

There are many unintended negative consequences that will mean major
changes for Canada.

Larry Comeau

Ottawa
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