Marijuana, a drug used for medicinal and recreational purposes, is being legalized in Canada. Legalization of marijuana has significant benefits to citizens of Canada, resulting in safer communities. Legalizing marijuana will decrease the number of small offenders being imprisoned. The legalization of marijuana will decrease the amount of street distribution; ultimately, decreasing the amount of small street dealers being imprisoned. With lower imprisonment rates the number of repeat offenders will also decrease, resulting in safety within our communities. By legalizing marijuana, the amount of drugs sold on the streets will decrease. Criminalization of cannabis is already proven to be irrelevant. Being forced to work beyond the law, the business
