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Current Affairs (2010) - Chronological (3 items)
| Sep 29 | B.C.'s Prince of Pot Surrenders for Extradition to U.S. VANCOUVER - After flouting marijuana laws for decades, British Columbia's so-called prince of pot turned himself in to authorities Monday to face extradition to the U.S.
But Marc Emery was defiant until the end.
"Plant the seeds of freedom. Over grow the government everyone," Emery yelled as he was led away by sheriffs at the B.C. Supreme Court in downtown Vancouver.
His wife Jodie Emery wept during the short court process where Justice Anne MacKenzie committed Emery for surrender to the United States. |
| May 5 | C-15 Has Returned - Now Called S-10 Rob Nicholson today reintroduced C-15 as Bill S-10, the bill is slightly different, with mandatory minimum sentences kicking in at 6 plants, not 1. So, to say again, the bill no longer has a mandatory minimum sentence for 1 marijuana plant. |
| Mar 15 | Petition opposing Marc Emery's extradition The petition opposing Marc Emery's extradition will be introduced in the House of Commons by MP's LIBBY DAVIES (NDP), UJJAL DOSANJH (Liberal) and SCOTT REID (Conservative) between 3 pm - 4 pm (eastern)/ noon - 1 pm (pacific). Shown live on CPAC.ca |
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