Toronto Couple May Lose Home if Convicted of Growing Pot

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	Toronto Couple May Lose Home if Convicted of Growing Pot

KOP1961

5-14-2008 10:32 PM

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KOP1961 says:

CANADA no longer POT friendly. Since the new Prime minister took office (HARPER) he is helping emulate USA Drug Laws

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