Canada made history last week, and it was a long time coming

Legal pot is one promise with benefits. Communities and government coffers will both prosper as a result of this world-breaking government decision.
People pictured on April 4, 2018, on the Hill for the annual 4/20.
OTTAWA—Canada made history last week, becoming only the second country in the world to sell legal cannabis. And judging by long lineups on the first day of sale, the decision was a long time coming. Marijuana distributers are predicting shortages for several months as product has been flying off...

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