FREDERICTON — Marijuana ended the career of a New Brunswick premier in the 1980s, but as Canada nears legalized weed, it is taboo no more. It’s certainly a different attitude than a few decades ago, when marijuana caused a career-killing scandal for then-premier Richard Hatfield. He was charged with criminal possession after marijuana was found in his suitcase during a 1984 visit by the Queen. Gallant said the Canadian marijuana industry is expected to be huge, and New Brunswick wants in on the ground floor. The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council estimates annual provincial revenue for the government from marijuana sales could be as much as $78 million, including HST.

Source: National Post April 02, 2017 19:30 UTC