In a country where nearly 50 per cent of people say they’ve used cannabis in their lifetime, MPS are disproportionately unlikely to indulge — or unwilling to admit it – Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada, but Members of Parliament are largely hesitant to talk about the drug — at least as it relates to their own lives.
From a group of 52 federal politicians who responded to a National Post survey about their personal cannabis habits, just 12 said they have used cannabis before and only two intend to consume it in private after it is legalized. None would ever use it in public, except for one MP who’d be open to using it in a laidback setting, such as a concert.
Over the past two weeks, the Post contacted the offices of all 334 sitting MPs and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, who does not currently hold a seat in the House of Commons, to inquire about their experience with the substance. In addition to the 52 respondents, 42 declined to answer questions. A further 241, constituting almost three-quarters of the House, did not respond to repeated messages seeking comment.
Nick Faris – National Post – October 17, 2018.
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