Sociology PhD candidate Samantha McAleese was interviewed by multiple radio stations on the difficulties applying for a cannabis record suspension under the federal government's new legislation. Samantha spoke to CNHL Radio in Kamloops, BC about the costs associated with C-93 and the difference between ‘record suspensions’ and ‘expungement.' Click here to listen to the interview.
Samantha also spoke with CBC North about the costs and burdensome process required to apply for a cannabis record suspension and issues specific to northerners (lack of resources, low literacy levels, disproportionate impact of cannabis laws on Indigenous peoples). Click here to access the article.