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Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

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Veterans Affairs Canada is on track to spend nearly $200 million this year on medical marijuana. The federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year - more than double the amount just three years ago. Experts and advocates are uncertain about the reasons for the surge, but agree on the need for more information on the real benefits and potential harms of medical marijuana for veterans.

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Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

2 years ago·Canada

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CBC News

Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

The federal government is reimbursing a record number of veterans for their medical marijuana.

2 years ago·Canada

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Global News

Canada on track to spend $200M per year on medical cannabis for veterans - National

Veterans Affairs Canada said the government is on track to spend nearly $200 million this year as more and more former service members ask the government to pay for their cannabis.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year — more than double the amount just three years ago. And that is only the beginning as the figures from Veterans Affairs Canada reveal the government […]

2 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

Experts and advocates seek more information on the benefits/potential harms of medical marijuana for veterans.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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Toronto Sun

Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year -- more than double the amount just three years ago. Read More

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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