‘Free Marc Emery’ Campaign Fires Up

'Marijuana-activists have kicked off a campaign in support of the “Prince of Pot” Marc Emery with a series of protests inside the constituency offices of federal Conservative MPs.

Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announced earlier this week that the federal government would not stop Mr. Emery’s extradition to the U.S to face criminal charges of allegedly selling about three million marijuana seeds to U.S. customers. Mr. Emery has said he expects to serve five years in prison after pleading guilty but hopes to be transferred back to Canada to serve his time. The Canadian government has not indicated any support for an application to transfer him back to Canada.'