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Live updates: Medicinal marijuana court injunction
Individuals who grow their own medical marijuana are seeking an injunction challenging new federal rules to take effect April 1. CTV's Melanie Nagy is writing updates from court.
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Court just got extra lively.The lawer is going over Mr.Allard's info.He is a main plaintive in this case.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 8:24:22 PM -
Now there were vocal remarks by the crowd so it was hard make out exact statement from lawyer.But the suggestion was that Allard can(1 of 2)by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 8:25:38 PM
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(2of1)afford cannabis under the new rules as he owns a home with no mortgage and has income.Folks in court did not like assesment.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 8:26:36 PM
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Judge now questions lawyers argument as this lawyer did not cross examine Allard.Judge says the issue should not be credibility of affidavitby Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 8:28:00 PM
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Lawyer has concluded his argument on issues around "irreparable harm".Based on that they say this case should be dismissed.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:02:06 PM
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He is continuing his arguments on the issues around access.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:03:18 PM
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Lawyer for government does say that an exemption will compromise the new fledgling commercial medical marijuana system.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:04:01 PM
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Lawyer now arguing that he doesn't see this case as a request for an exemption but as a suspension (government would be against both).by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:08:43 PM
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He is not breaking down the issues around grow-ops.Such as fire, theft, mold and the illegal trafficking of product to U-Sby Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:10:46 PM
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Health Canada says changes are in part due to concern over criminal infiltration.Lawyer highlighting that.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:11:39 PM
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Lawyer just says "while there will be some who like to grow, common sense dictates that most people prefer to buy medicine in proper stores"by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:18:03 PM
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Folks in court did not like the thread of that argument.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:18:47 PM
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Lawyer going to proceed with more arguments around public safety.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:19:33 PM
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The lawyer tells the Judge no wait should be given to a professor's affidavit that was presented by Conroy's team.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 9:20:13 PM
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Also my colleague Maria Weisgarber @CTVVancouver is working on a story for tonight's news here in BC.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 10:07:37 PM
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As for @CTVNationalNews we will continue to follow this story as we have and bring developments as we get them.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 10:08:52 PM
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John Conroy leaving court. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BjCuCeGCEAA44_a.jpg
by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 10:17:19 PM -
Back at office, going to go through the tweets to see if I can address any questions that came in.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 11:55:06 PM
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Please keep in mind,I am not a legal expert.I am a reportering sharing what I saw and heard.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 11:55:34 PM
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If you have direct questions about injunciton application or want to share your story with the legal team best contact John Conroy's office.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 11:56:26 PM
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Conroy's website is johnconroy.comby Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 11:56:46 PM
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You can also go to Health Canada's website.This link takes you to the medical marijuana page. hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihu…by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/18/2014 11:57:31 PM
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Indeed, this topic is a real talker.Lots of people have opinions on this one.Very interesting to see all the twitter activity on this today.by Melanie Nagy via twitter 3/19/2014 12:05:14 AM
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