Quebec's bill to set out rules for legal marijuana distribution and consumption does little to soothe concerns in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake about what's coming on July 1. That runs up against the Kahnawake Mohawk Council's long-standing efforts to curb recreational marijuana use on its territory. Deer described marijuana as a "taboo" substance in the community, noting it's had a zero-tolerance drug policy for 25 years. Mohawk council chief Gina Deer says many residents have safety and health concerns about the pending legalization of pot. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Manufacture but no distributionEarlier this fall, the Mohawk Council imposed a moratorium on the production, distribution and sale of cannabis.

Source: CBC News November 17, 2017 18:22 UTC