Quebec religion seeks court order over miracle mushroom use
Gratitude Sanctuary and its Reverend Alain Menier sue Health Canada in Federal Court arguing the agency has delayed ruling on an exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to allow members to use psilocybin mushrooms in ceremonies. They say the delay infringes religious freedom and seek a court order forcing a decision.
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Health Canada weighs religious exemption rules and timelines
Primetime TV reports Health Canada is examining religious exemptions from the act. Processing times vary by exemption purpose with targets of 45 days for clinical studies and 70 days for scientific research, while non-routine requests have no set deadline. Gratitude Sanctuary’s lawyer did not respond to comment requests.
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