cannabisnews.com: Canadian Cannabis Chronology Canadian Cannabis Chronology Posted by CN Staff on March 07, 2004 at 08:12:57 PT CanWest News Service Source: Calgary Herald 1908 -- The new Opium and Narcotic Act creates the framework for prohibiting illicit drug use in Canada.1922 -- Social reformer Emily Murphy's book The Black Candle sounds an alarm about drug addiction in Canada. One chapter is devoted to "Marahuana: A New Menace."1923 -- The addition of "Cannabis Indica" to the federal schedule of prohibited drugs makes marijuana illegal in Canada. 1932 -- Marijuana cigarettes are seized by police for the first time.1938 -- Reflecting "reefer madness" scare, Toronto Daily Star runs story from U.S. headlined, Marijuana Smokers Seized With Sudden Craze to Kill.1961 -- Canada signs UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs, toughens laws for possessing, cultivating and importing marijuana.1966 -- The number of cannabis-related offences nationally exceeds 100 for the first time. Snipped:Complete Article: http://www.freedomtoexhale.com/chronology.htmSource: Calgary Herald (CN AB)Published: Sunday, March 7, 2004Copyright: 2004 Calgary HeraldContact: letters theherald.canwest.comWebsite: http://www.calgaryherald.com/Related Articles & Web Sites:Green Tide Shadow Summit http://www.greentide.ca/Cannabis News Canadian Linkshttp://freedomtoexhale.com/can.htmMarijuana's Health Risks Outweigh Any Benefitshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread18454.shtmlPolice Want Private Sector To Help Fight Grow-Opshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread18442.shtmlMurphy Campaigned Against Marijuana Menace http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread18448.shtmlMarijuana Grow Ops Raise Cash for Crime http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread18447.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Post Comment