ThinkHQ/Metro News Poll

Public acceptance of marijuana is relatively high (no pun intended) in Alberta, particularly for clinical and therapeutic uses according to a recent ThinkHQ/Metro News Poll.

 

 

 

 

Almost 2/3 of Albertans (65%) agree with legalizing marijuana, compared to only 22% who feel it should remain an illegal substance.

 

The biggest pot proponents are those under the age of 35, singles, those living in urban areas (particularly Edmonton), and those to the Centre-Left of the political spectrum. Even 57% of those who say they are unlikely to ever use pot believe it should be legal to do so.

 

Strong support however does not translate into “loose control” as far as most Albertans are concerned:

 

 

 

 

 

Click the link to view detailed findings and methodology: Metro Poll November 2016 – Marijuana Legalization Views

 

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