Canada Becomes Second Country to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Canada has legalized recreational cannabis, becoming the second country to do so after Uruguay, as part of efforts to regulate the drug and reduce illegal trade
Key Points
- 1Canada legalizes recreational cannabis, following Uruguay
- 2Theresa May seeks EU support for her Brexit plan in Brussels
- 3Russian PM discusses sanctions' impact on European businesses
- 4Raw Politics covers French cabinet reshuffle and Facebook's UK ad rules
Canada has officially legalized the possession and use of recreational cannabis, marking it as the second country worldwide to do so after Uruguay. This historic decision came into effect on October 17, 2018, allowing Canadians to purchase and consume marijuana legally. The move is part of a broader effort to regulate the drug, reduce illegal trade, and ensure public safety through controlled distribution and quality assurance
Meanwhile, in European politics, British Prime Minister Theresa May is attending a critical summit in Brussels to discuss her Brexit plan with EU leaders. As the Brexit deadline looms, May is striving to gain support for her proposal amidst ongoing negotiations. In other international developments, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev spoke to Euronews about the impact of U.S. sanctions, highlighting the significant economic strain they have placed on European businesses
Additionally, the latest episode of Raw Politics covered various topics, including a reshuffle in the French cabinet and Facebook's new regulations on political advertising in the UK. The show featured insights from Politico's Ryan Heath, British MEP Alyn Smith, and Swedish MEP Anna Maria Corazza, providing a comprehensive overview of current political dynamics