By Benjie Cooper
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Canada created an incredible buzz around the world as well as in the heads of its cannabis-consuming citizens by deciding to become the first G7 nation to legalize marijuana. Following the decision, voices on both sides of the issue have weighed in, either celebrating or lamenting the move.
When cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17, the South Korean Embassy in Canada reminded its citizens not to use it while visiting because they are still subject to their home country’s laws which prohibit marijuana use.
In early October, the Japanese Consulate in Vancouver posted a message to its website, warning of consequences for citizens who use cannabis while visiting Canada.
China is now the latest country to instruct its citizens to refrain from cannabis use, though no threats of penalties have been issued.
“The consulate would like to remind the Chinese citizens in the consular district, especially international students,” states a letter posted on the Chinese consular-general Toronto’s website last week. “In order to protect your own physical and mental health, please avoid contact or using marijuana.”
While the letter does not state that there will be any civil or legal repercussions for Chinese citizens who use cannabis as allowed by Canadian law, an included article explains the topic further, describing what marijuana legalization is and what the rules and penalties are regarding its use in Canada.
