P.E.I. government to open pot legalization ideas to Islanders

The provincial government wants to know what Islanders think about how the province should approach marijuana legislation.

In April, the federal government introduced the Cannabis Act, which – if passed by Parliament – will legalize and regulate marijuana across Canada by July 2018.

While the legislation is a federal decision, the P.E.I. government also has areas of responsibility.

The province is asking Islanders to share their thoughts on how to approach legalization in a way that keeps drugs away from young people, protects public health and promotes safety on Island roads, in workplaces and in public spaces.

From now until the end of September, people can share their views by participating in an online survey or providing a written submission online at princeedwardisland.ca/ cannabis. Surveys will also be available at Access P.E.I. locations across the province starting the week of Sept. 4.

The feedback received will be used to guide decision making on the legalization of marijuana for P.E.I.