Decriminalization of Marijuana

Sociology Research Proposal.
The proposed research will be devoted to the issue of decriminalization in Canada of the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana was put on hold by the government last year when the last election was called; however, the government apparently plans to reintroduce the bill this fall. There is an ongoing discussion on the above issue in the Canadian society. Taking into account the previous precedents of postponing the bill and the general controversy surrounding the issue, many proponents of the above legislation are concerned that the government is not going to go through with it. For example, a recent parade in Toronto to promote legal marijuana was shut down by police.
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