Canada: 69% Support Legalizing Cannabis
A new Nanos survey has found that 69% of those in Canada who are 18 and older support legalizing cannabis, with just 26% opposed to the change.
According to the poll, support for legalization is highest in B.C., with 76% of respondents favoring legalization. Support is lowest in Prairies, though a large majority of 62% stated that they favor legalization.
Overall, just 4% of those surveyed stated that they’re undecided, indicating the a vast majority of Canadians have their minds made up on the issue.
The poll was commissioned by CTV News, and was conducted between May 27th and June 1st, 2016; it had roughly 1,000 participants.
According to the poll, 88% of respondents believe that the government should monitor cannabis for quality and safety purposes; just 10% are opposed to this idea, with 2% undecided.
When it comes to regulating medical cannabis dispensaries, a whopping 82% are in support, with just 14% opposed.
Health Canada announced this week that they’re forming a task forced designed to give recommendations on how the country should go about legalizing cannabis, something new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised would get done under his leadership.
Nathan keller
Nathan-keller@outlook. com