Canadian Vets might loose some access to cannabis?

mikek9

mikek9

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https://www.thestar.com/news/canada...-on-cons-in-medical-marijuana-discussion.html

First off I can't believe our Canadian government last year spent $20 million dollars on pot for vets. I think its a great thing though that the military's healthcare plan pays for cannabis for vets, but I just can't believe how much cannabis our vets smoke. :) No wonder they want to cut back when the previous year it was only $5 million, but likely because the program was new and there were much fewer participants.

Anyway, joking aside, I was wondering how any of out vets feel about this and any possibility of reduced access to their government funded cannabis?
 
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killick

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VAC covers up to 10 grams per day, and requires special authorization for more. I was in Ottawa a few months ago, presenting as a beneficiary of the program. Kent Hehr was there, but none of VACs medical staff attended. Another waste of cash by the current government.

There are a of vets discussing what to do, but in reality it's difficult to respond to something the government hasn't announced yet. I have a funny feeling a lot of guys are working on a Plan B and Plan C. Or maybe a Plan 9.
 
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So now it looks like Veterans Affairs Canada is only going to cover up to 3 grams a day with a maximum price of $8.50/gram. Apparently the 3 gram limit is flexible as with a doctor's strongly worded letter it is possible to get special consideration for increased funding for a higher grams/day count. However, the $8.50/gram cap still applies. I assume you can still order any strain you like, but you would be responsible for the difference in price.
 
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How about they compare that to the cost of treating the same guys with a dozen toxic prescriptions at the same time?
 
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