The majority of British Columbians want to know more about pot, a new poll has found.
Almost three-quarters of British Columbians support a research trial to evaluate the taxation and regulation of marijuana, according to an Angus Reid Public Opinion poll conducted from April 7-8.
The trial would evaluate whether regulation could reduce organized crime and underage access to pot.
The poll also looked at whether support for a political party would change depending on whether the party supported the trial.
It found 44 per cent of those surveyed said their perception of a political party would improve if the party was in favour of conducting the research trial.
Thirty-three per cent said their opinion would be unchanged, and 12 per cent said it would worsen.
“These results clearly indicate British Columbians, regardless of their political affiliation, would welcome researching a new approach to marijuana policy involving the taxation and regulation of adult use,” said Mario Canseco, Vice President of Angus Reid Public Opinion.
Stop the Violence BC, a group aimed at developing marijuana-related policies, supports the research.
In response to the poll, STVBC has issued a questionnaire to B.C.’s political parties in the upcoming May 14 election, asking their opinion on the trial.
The parties have until the election to reply.
