> It's interesting to compare the new regulations in Canada on cannabis advertising (essentially banned in all forms) vs. the regulations on alcohol advertising (what regulations?) Yet which is the more addictive and compulsive drug?

I'm Canadian as well.

You know why cannabis was deregulated? Tax revenue and to kill off the illegal sales. They knew there was a demand for the product and finally caved in and opened up legal sales so they could get in on that action.

As you rightly point out, it is already taxed to death and yet the demand continues? Outright prohibition wont work.. what are the options available?

We saw what happens with Cigarettes and taxes, black market.

Canada did a study and counted butts outside a courthouse - a very high percentage were contraband.