Legalization of marijuana to be examined at U of S

SASKATOON - Industry and scholarly experts will gather at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) for a two-day symposium examining the potential legalization of marijuana in Canada. Hosted by the U of S College of Arts and Science, the symposium will feature two public lectures and panel discussions:

Feb 22, 2016

Citizen Cannabis: Legalization, Government Control, and Lessons From History
Public lecture by Dan Malleck (Brock University)
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 pm
Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre)
9 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan

Canadian Medical Cannabis: The Long and Winding Road
Public lecture by Brent Zettl (CanniMed)
Friday, Feb. 26, 1:30 to 2:45 pm
Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre)
9 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan

Interdisciplinary panels featuring members of the academic, business and medical communities
Friday, Feb. 26, 3:30 to 5:15 pm
Panel 1: Recreational cannabis
Panel 2: Medical cannabis
Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre)
9 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan

Media and members of the public are invited to all of the above-listed events. This conference on cannabis will examine national and provincial issues associated with the Liberal government's pledge to legalize marijuana.

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For more information, contact:

Kirk Sibbald
Communications Officer
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-5223
kirk.sibbald@usask.ca

James Shewaga
Media Relations Specialist
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-1851
james.shewaga@usask.ca