Why isn’t pepper spray legal?

RE: Self-defence measures

People should rightfully be able to carry pepper spray for self-defence in Canada. There are many other countries that have already legalized pepper spray, but why is Canada so behind the ball on everything?

Yet we speak of legalizing marijuana. It makes absolutely no sense. Let’s get our priorities straight here and help keep people safe. It’s not a gun — it’s pepper spray. Shelby Hutchings, Hamilton