Legalizing cannabis is one of the most significant public policy changes in decades. In order for this small revolution to succeed, the Government of Canada must take into account Canada’s diversity. This includes respecting the choices of other levels of government, writes André Pratte.

• By MEG KINNARD Associated Press

COLUMBIA — South Carolina took a step closer Thursday to becoming the latest state to allow the legalization of marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients, although the bill's sponsor acknowledged it's unlikely to become law this year.

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