The issue focused on government powers to legislate and security legislation.

The government has since legislated to legalise medical marijuana.

It has also legislated to legalise medical marijuana and legalise medical marijuana products. I think it's time that we legalise medical marijuana. It's about time. - Justice Minister Michael Lawler

In his speech Lawler said there was "no legal prohibition of medical marijuana in Canada."

"It is legal to possess and use marijuana for medical purposes