Cannabis Act causing rift over marijuana sale in Algonquin territory

Rival factions in a dispute over the sale of marijuana in Algonquin territory say their struggle is a sign that federal cannabis laws are failing First Nations.
Chief Jean Guy Whiteduck says the Cannabis Act — which comes into effect on Oct. 17 — doesn’t give First Nations the tools to regulate and restrict the sale of cannabis on their territories. He fears this could give rise to “outlaw country” on the Kitigan Zibi reserve in northwest Quebec.
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