Newsgroups: alt.drugs
From: [giov 2210] at [mach1.wlu.ca] (Anthony Giovinazzo u)
Subject: Quebec to Legalize Pot
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 20:42:35 GMT

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Nov 17 1995
MONTREAL 

Quebec to debate pot's legalization

Quebec Health Minister Jean Ro-
chon opened debate Thursday on
the legalization of so-called soft
drugs like marijuana and hashish.
 "The tendency in North Ameri-
ca - the United States and to a
lesser degree in Canada - is to-
wards greatel severity," Rochon
said. "It's completely different in
Quebec. "We've taken a more so-
cial approach to this problem. So
it's quite possible that we come to
different conclusions."
  He made the remarks at a Mon-
treal news conference to announce
the creation of a commission of
inquiry into alcohol and drug
abuse in Quebec.  
        CANADIAN PRESS