Frank Discussion: Canadian Cannabis Events Calendar

Upcoming 2008 events:

May 3, 2008 - Saturday - Worldwide

Global Marijuana March

Saturday, May 3, 2008

More info: WorldwideMarijuanaMarch.org

More info: GlobalMarijuanaMarch.org

From Norml Canada's website here's a listing of all participating in the
2008 Canadian Global Marijuana March (GMM) events:

Halifax: 1 till 4 pm at the Halifax commons

Montreal: Meet at noon at Berri Square, march at 2, shows at 3pm corner Maisonneuve and Clark streets

Toronto: From noon till 8pm, Queens park

Thunder Bay: Meet at 2pm at Waverly Park

Winnipeg: Meet at 1pm at Kildonan Park

Regina: Meet at 4:20 at Victoria Park. March to Central Park. Bands and speakers at 4:45

Saskatoon: Meet at 4:20 at Vimy Memorial

Calgary: Meet at 2pm at Calgary City Hall

Edmonton: tbc

Banff: March from Cascade Plaza to Banff Springs Hotel

Lethbridge: Meet at City Hall at 2pm

Medicine Hat: Meet at B.O.B. 675 2nd street SE. March to City Hall

Vancouver: Meet at noon at the Vancouver Art Gallery

*First time in Alberta history! Four Worldwide Marijuana Marches will be happening in Alberta on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

Alberta is the only Canada province that has this many Worldwide Marijuana Marches happening this year. 2008 will be Calgary's fourth in a row (Calgary420.ca), Lethbridge's first year, Medicine Hat's first year, Banff's first year.

Past 2008 Events

April 20, 2008 - Sunday - Niagara Falls, Ontario

5th annual
Highway 420 Anti-Prohibition Rally

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Host: Treating Yourself and Buzzz Worthy's
Beginning Location: Hwy 420 @ Victoria Ave overpass
City: Niagara Falls, ON

More info: hwy420.ca

Facebook Event Page

April 20, 2008 - Sunday - Toronto, Ontario

College Park 4/20

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Host: The Toronto Hash Mob
Location: College Park
Street: 420 Yonge Street
City/Town: Toronto, ON

More info: Facebook Event Page

April 20, 2008 - Sunday - Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Hemp Fest

Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Time: 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Host: DOPEfm Hip-Hop Radio and C.I.R.C.L.E.
Location: Ferguson Station
Street: King Street East at Ferguson Ave
City/Town: Hamilton, ON

More info: Facebook Event Page

March 26, 2008 - Wednesday - Toronto, Ontario

Community Forum on the National Anti-Drug Strategy
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There will be a Forum at Toronto City Hall on March 26 about the "National Anti-Drug Strategy", to learn more, please review the on-line petition to the Federal government about including harm reduction as an effective strategy for addressing alcohol and other drug use problems in a national strategy and please attend the Forum if you are in the area.

Do you think drug use is a health issue or a criminal justice issue?
Do you want Canada to follow the U.S. style "War on Drugs?"
Do you agree with the elimination of harm reduction?

Come and discuss the implications of the National Anti-Drug Strategy:

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West.

Opening Remarks: Mayor David Miller
Moderator: Councillor Kyle Rae

Panel Speakers:
Eugene Oscapella, Canadian Foundation for Drug Policy (CFDP)
Joanne Dallaire, First Nations Elder, John Howard Society of Toronto (JHS)
Tara Lyons, Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP)

Open Mic Session: An opportunity to have your voice heard.

This event is co-hosted by the Toronto Drug Strategy Implementation Panel, the Toronto Harm Reduction Task Force and the Harm Reduction Action Group.

More info: Facebook Event Page

U.S. cannabis-related events:

The Drug Reform Coordination Network
Events Calendar - StopTheDrugWar.org