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Canada Legalizes Marijuana, Plans To Offer Pardons For ‘Minor Pot Convictions’

Emily Zanotti

Canadian ministers are considering a measure that would allow Canadians convicted of “minor pot” offenses — like simple possession — to request an official pardon from the Canadian government now that marijuana is legal across the country.

“Senior government officials” told the CBC, Canada’s state television network, that they’re working on laying out a process that would allow those convicted of minor pot offenses to fill out a form and apply directly to the Canadian government to have their convictions officially expunged.

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