DEMANDS GO UP IN SMOKE

A pot-inhaling, Bible-thumping minister striving to become Health Canada's
official marijuana supplier left a workshop yesterday on anything but a high.

Rev. Brian Carlisle of Vancouver's Holy Smoke Healing Centre was denied his
request to provide marijuana to 20 Canadians, including himself, who are
allowed to smoke pot for medicinal purposes. Carlisle uses the drug to
treat glaucoma.

"The government has no supply of good organic, high-quality marijuana,"
complained Carlisle.

The Health Canada workshop drew exempted smokers, doctors, patient advocacy
groups and law enforcement agencies to discuss the therapeutic use of
marijuana.

The workshop held at the Carling Ave. Travelodge offered a designated room
for tobacco and marijuana smokers.

The presence of marijuana didn't alarm other guests -- no complaints were
received, said a Travelodge manager.