The federal government inaugurated Bill C-93, its new no-cost, expedited pardon system for those convicted of simple cannabis possession WHEN?, waiving the usual $631 record suspension application fee, and canceling a previous waiting period. Despite being free, record suspensions are not exactly simple to get.
Global News
- Justice minister David Lametti said, “People can finally shed the burden and stigma of that criminal record, and move forward positively with their lives.” He acknowledged possession convictions disproportionately affected minorties.
The Leaf, CBC Politics
Because the U.S. keeps its own data on those who have previously crossed its border, Customs and Border Patrol agents often have independent records of arrests. Regardless of whether they are pardoned at home, Canadians can still be banned from the U.S. if they lie about being arrested.
Quick Hits
- Drug-impaired driving arrests are up again in Saskatchewan, continuing an 11-year trend.
GrowthOp - This year, the Cowichan Exhibition’s agricultural competition will include a cannabis-growing section, with judges examining finished buds.
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