GROWING CAPITAL CLAIM FALSE

In Growing problem (Cary Castagna, Feb. 15), OPP Supt. Bill Crate is
incorrect when he said, "Canada is now the No. 1 country for marijuana
production."

According to the RCMP and the DEA, the United States is the No. 1 country
for marijuana production.

Mexico is a strong second, and Canada is a distant third.

It would be nice if reporters would apply equal scrutiny to facts put
forward by police (who depend on the illegality of marijuana for much of
their work load) as they do with other special interest groups.

Tim Meehan

Ontario Consumers for Safe Access to Recreational Cannabis

Toronto

(The RCMP confirm your ranking is based on their latest data and stand
behind it.)