ANALYSIS: How Impartial Will Canada’s Review of Marijuana Legalization Be?

ANALYSIS: How Impartial Will Canada’s Review of Marijuana Legalization Be?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks as Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland participate in a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 5, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
Tara MacIsaac
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Canada legalized recreational marijuana five years ago, and a review process is currently underway to evaluate that decision. The review could lead to either tightening or further loosening regulations.

Some are skeptical the review led by government-selected panelists will look at the impacts of legalization through a truly critical lens. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers have been strong advocates for legalization.