MARCHERS URGE LEGALIZATION OF POT

About 300 people took part in a peaceful march through the streets of
Plateau Mont Royal yesterday for the legalization of marijuana. The
marchers said they are unhappy with the federal government's proposal to
decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot, and instead called for
the legalization of marijuana. Hug? St-Onge, head of the Bloc Pot, said the
proposed legislation is a step backward, allowing police to stop more
people for possession of pot. Under the new bill, set to be tabled this
spring, possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana would result in a
fine, but no criminal record. More then 200 cities across the globe held
similar marches as advocates push for the legalization of marijuana.