National Test Case Commences
Restriction to dried marihuana only on the way to Supreme Court of Canada. In February 25, 2015, the Allard et al v. Her Majesty the Queen trial began in Federal Court. The case challenges the government’s decision to re-criminalize medical cannabis production. Plaintiffs argue that criminally prohibiting their production violates the rights granted by section...
Medical-Marijuana License Holders and Cannabis Extracts
In [April] 2012, we won a trial court decision allowing medical cannabis patients in British Columbia to possess concentrates…this ruling was appealed and the case is scheduled to enter the Supreme Court of Canada on March 20. But for the time being, medical-marijuana license holders are permitted to possess cannabis extracts.
Successful Cross-Appeal to Allow Medical Cannabis Patients Across Canada to Continue Their Home Gardens
Federal Court of Appeal dismisses government appeal in the national test case Allard et al v. Her Majesty the Queen. Medical cannabis patients across Canada are permitted to continue their home gardens. We were also successful in our cross-appeal and the Court has sent the case back down to the trial level for possible broadening...
