If the @SenateCA votes to approve the #HoC message, The Cannabis Act will pass through Parliament. It will still need Royal Accent to become law and Cabinet will set a date on when that law will be implemented. So, it's not legal right away. Just a friendly pre-vote explainer
Published Tuesday, June 19, 2018 4:21PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:04AM EDT
“The bill still needs to receive Royal Assent, which is expected as soon as tomorrow. That is the final step -- essentially the Crown approving the bill. It's overseen by Canada's representative, the Governor General. Once it passes, the government is expected to declare the date that legalization will come into force and be applicable.”