Feds unveil legislation for no-cost pardons for simple pot crimes

OTTAWA - The federal government has introduced legislation to provide pardons to people convicted of simple cannabis possession with no application fee and no wait time. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the legislation will allow people to shed the stigma of a record, eliminating barriers to job opportunities, education, housing, and even the ability to volunteer for a charity in their community. The government says fees and the wait period are being waived for those seeking pardons for