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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2017 · 1H 22M

Pot Politics

from The Docket · host Michael Spratt and Emilie Taman

So episode 55 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show on iTunes and have already rated and reviewed the podcast- right? You should. Emilie Taman returns! This week we talk about the Liberal government's new marijuana legislation. But it is not just pot that gets a legislative makeover. The government has adopted the contents of an old Conservative bill that will radically change alcohol impaired driving. We also dive into some Jordan fall out - what is the government doing about court delays? Is it really a problem - turns out maybe not. Is the Supreme Court's Jordan decision being used as a criminal justice Trojan horse? All that and so so much more.... Links: Bill C-45: Cannabis Act Bill C-46: Impaired driving legislation Michael's submissions on Conservative bill C-226 - much of which applied to C-46. Michael's op-ed in Canadian Lawyer: Broken pot promise would send Liberals’ credibility up in smoke Toronto Star: Fears of widespread trial dismissals not borne out, says law professor We also have some new art - it is still new because it is way easier to just copy and past this section each week - from an awesome young designer Parker Mazerolle - serious he is crazy good - go check out his work. Subscribe to The Docket on iTunes to get the latest episode pumped straight into your earbuds. If you like the show your subscriptions, comments and ratings really help us (so do that and then do it on your friends computer too) - Click Here. You can also access the podcast on SoundCloud. Emilie Taman on Twitter: @EmilieTaman Michael Spratt on Twitter: @mspratt If you like show spread the word. Enjoy The Docket Podcast RSS

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Emilie Taman returns! This week we talk about the Liberal government's new marijuana legislation. But it is not just pot that gets a legislative makeover. The government has adopted the contents of an old Conservative bill that will radically change alcohol impaired driving. We also dive into some Jordan fall out - what is the government doing about court delays? Is it really a problem - turns out maybe not. Is the Supreme Court's Jordan decision being used as a criminal justice Trojan horse? All that and so so much more....

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