Introduction “Marijuana has moved out of the alleys and into the open” (Weed - CNN Special, Dr. Sanjay Gupta). Marijuana should be legalized in Canada because of its many benefits. This could benefit the government by generating revenue from taxpayers' money, it has many medical benefits to treat many diseases.History“Marijuana, herb, flower, bud; Call it what you want, but humans have been using cannabis for a millennium” (The Future of Weed: HIGH COUNTRY). By 2737 BC, the Chinese were using cannabis for medicinal purposes. It was considered a medicine for rheumatism, gout, malaria and distraction. It spread from China to India, Africa and Europe around 500 AD. This shows that we have been using marijuana for a very long time. Indians and Muslims used cannabis recreationally. It was actually Muslims who introduced hashish to the world (History of Marijuana). Hashish is a potent form of marijuana from which resin is extracted from the flowers of the plant (hashish). The trend spread to Persia (Iran), then to North Africa (History of marijuana). It was the Spanish who introduced marijuana to America in 1545. Soon, it became a major cash crop like tobacco in 1611. By 1890, marijuana was used in some medicines and began to spread in the 1990s. 1920, at the same time of alcohol prohibition. Hemp has become one of the most important agricultural crops in the world. This was due to its incredibly sturdy and durable qualities. It was used to make cloth, lighting oil, paper, fiber, dynamite, cellophane and many more. At that time, most textiles were actually made from hemp (The Union: The Business Behind Getting High). Many people in show business used marijuana recreationally. That's when "Reefer songs" became fashionable in jazz...... middle of paper ....... Before we legalize marijuana, we need to answer some questions crucial questions such as: how are we going to regulate the quantities, what? What are the age restrictions and how should it be taxed?Wine Model“Anyone can brew a limited amount of wine at home, tax-free, for their own use or to share with friends . Anyone can also open a winery, but there are regulations regarding safety and quality control. The province regulates wine sales and is the primary buyer and seller of wine through liquor stores. (Larson). This is the “wine model” that would make it possible to regulate marijuana. This way, people can grow their own marijuana, although consumers can also purchase their marijuana from a dispensary for quick, easy, and safe access! When purchased from a store, there should be taxes on the product so that the government can generate revenue and reinvest it in the medical system.Conclusion