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Canada moves a step closer to legalizing marijuana

Canadian flag, The Maple Leaf [BBC]

A key legislative hurdle has been passed as Canada moves closer to legalizing recreational cannabis.

Canadian senators passed the Cannabis Act by 56 votes to 30 with one abstention after studying the landmark legislation for six months.

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