The politics of pot in Canada: Consumers, enforcers, and profiteers Posted on August 12, 2019 by Bob Chrismas, PhD in 3- Other publications. The Canadian federal government legalized recreational cannabis on October 12, 2018, marking the beginning of a new policy era influenced by classical libertarianism, bringing new challenges of balancing profits with public safety. View article here Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInMoreTumblrPrintPinterestWhatsAppEmailLike this:Like Loading...