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Opportunities for Policy Reform in Canada

Brian Rush, Kim Haxton, Dominique Morisano

Responding to the growing body of clinical research, pressure from progressive advocacy groups, and Canada’s unique historical and political environment, a lot has happened in Canada the last few years. Join us to explore what these creative developments might mean for the future of psychedelic legislation in North America, as well as what they mean for First Nations people who interact and engage with these policy changes.

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