A man smokes a joint during a "Wake 'N Bake" event in Toronto on Wednesday, October 17. It was the first day that marijuana could be sold legally in Canada.
Canada legalizes recreational marijuana
A man smokes a joint during a "Wake 'N Bake" event in Toronto on Wednesday, October 17. It was the first day that marijuana could be sold legally in Canada.
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Updated 2000 GMT (0400 HKT) October 17, 2018

Many Canadians celebrated Wednesday as marijuana was sold legally in their country for the first time.

Adults are now allowed to carry and share up to 30 grams of legal marijuana in public, according to a bill that passed the Senate in June. They will also be allowed to cultivate up to four plants in their households and make products for personal use.

Canada is the second country in the world — and the first G7 nation — to implement legislation permitting a nationwide marijuana market.

The Cannabis Act stems from a campaign pledge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep marijuana away from underage users and curb marijuana-related crime.

Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton hands bags to Ian Power, the first person in line to purchase recreational marijuana after midnight, at a Tweed retail store in St John's, Newfoundland.
Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton hands bags to Ian Power, the first person in line to purchase recreational marijuana after midnight, at a Tweed retail store in St John's, Newfoundland.
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People pose for a selfie while smoking a joint in Toronto.
People pose for a selfie while smoking a joint in Toronto.
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Customers look at a cannabis menu at a store in St John's.
Customers look at a cannabis menu at a store in St John's.
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A customer looks at cannabis on display in St. John's.
A customer looks at cannabis on display in St. John's.
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Krissy Calkins smokes a joint at a "Wake and Bake" event in Toronto on Wednesday. Canada became the largest country to legalize marijuana as sales began Wednesday in Newfoundland.
Krissy Calkins smokes a joint at a "Wake and Bake" event in Toronto on Wednesday. Canada became the largest country to legalize marijuana as sales began Wednesday in Newfoundland.
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People smoke cannabis on a Toronto street just after midnight on October 17.
People smoke cannabis on a Toronto street just after midnight on October 17.
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A depiction of a marijuana flower bud drops from the ceiling at a Leafly's countdown party in Toronto.
A depiction of a marijuana flower bud drops from the ceiling at a Leafly's countdown party in Toronto.
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