Marc Emery speaking to a pro-cannabis rally in Calgary, Alberta on September 15, 2007

Marc Scott Emery (born February 13, 1958) is a Canadian cannabis and libertarian activist, as well as a former cannabis seed seller, having sold millions of dollars worth of cannabis seeds online. He is the publisher of Cannabis Culture magazine. He also ran for mayor of the city of Vancouver in 1996 and 2002 and came in fifth the second time. He is sometimes called the Prince of Pot. Media and US government sources have described Emery as a drug dealer.^[1][2][3][4] This article is about the Canadian city. ... For other uses, see Alberta (disambiguation). ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... Cannabis, also known as marijuana[1] or ganja (Hindi: गांजा),[2] is a psychoactive product of the plant Cannabis sativa. ... See also Libertarianism and Libertarian Party Libertarian,is a term for person who has made a conscious and principled commitment, evidenced by a statement or Pledge, to forswear violating others rights and usually living in voluntary communities: thus in law no longer subject to government supervision. ... Binomial name Linnaeus Subspecies L. subsp. ... Cannabis Culture Magazine was founded in the summer of 1994 by Marc Emery, BC Marijuana Party President, well-known as Canadas Prince of Pot. It is one of several publications focused on marijuana and hemp around the world. ... For other uses, see Vancouver (disambiguation). ... These lollipops, above, were found to contain heroin when inspected by the US Drug Enforcement Administration In jurisdictions where legislation restricts or prohibits the sale of certain popular drugs, it is common for an illegal drugs trade to develop. ...

He is formerly a retailer of Cannabis seeds for cultivation, having started Marc Emery Direct Marijuana Seeds in 1995, which he ran until it was closed by a raid by Vancouver police acting on the request of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on July 29, 2005. A drawing of a self-service store Retailing consists of the sale of goods/merchandise for personal or household consumption either from a fixed location such as a department store or kiosk, or away from a fixed location and related subordinated services (Definition of the WTO (last page). ... This article is about the plant genus Cannabis. ... The DEAs enforcement activities may take agents anywhere from distant countries to suburban U.S. homes. ... is the 210th day of the year (211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He currently faces extradition to the United States where he faces a possible life sentence on charges of selling marijuana seeds and using the profits to fund pro-cannabis legalization activities. His outspoken advocacy in favour of legalizing cannabis led the media, beginning with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (later picked up by Bernard Shaw of CNN), to dub him "The Prince of Pot", a nickname he embraces heartily. Extradition is the official process by which one nation or state requests and obtains from another nation or state the surrender of a suspected or convicted criminal. ... It has been suggested that Legal and medical status of cannabis be merged into this article or section. ... World laws on cannabis possession (small amount). ... The daily Seattle Post-Intelligencer is the second leading newspaper in Seattle, Washington, United States. ... The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ...

As of January 14, 2008, Marc Emery has agreed to a tentative plea-bargain with U.S. authorities. The terms of the agreement are a 5-year prison term to be served in both Canadian and U.S. prisons.^[5] In return, he is demanding the charges against his friends Michelle Rainey and Greg Williams be dropped.^[6] On March 27, 2008 the plea-bargain deal collapsed because of the refusal of the Canadian government to approve its side of the arrangement.^[7] is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 86th day of the year (87th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Early career

Emery was born and raised in London, Ontario. Marc bought and sold comics in a mail-order business from his parent's home from the time he was 14. He dropped out of high school in 1975 at age 17 to purchase a downtown used book store to rename and open City Lights Book Store on Richmond Street. Shortly thereafter, he began a three-year fight against the London Downtown Business Association for extracting mandatory fees from all core-area shops for beautification and other programs. For other places with the same name, see London (disambiguation). ...

He first became politically active with the Libertarian Party of Canada, and ran for the Canadian House of Commons under that party's banner in the 1980 federal election. He received 197 votes in London East, finishing fourth. The winner was Liberal Charles Turner. The Libertarian Party of Canada is a minor political party in Canada that adheres to the philosophy of libertarianism. ... Type Lower House Speaker Peter Milliken, Liberal since January 29, 2001 Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Peter Van Loan, Conservative since January 4, 2007 Opposition House Leader Ralph Goodale, Liberal since January 23, 2006 Members 308 Political groups Conservative Party Liberal Party Bloc Québécois... The House of Commons after the 1980 election The 1980 Canadian federal election was called when the minority Progressive Conservative government led by Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. ... London East was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: ), colloquially known as the Grits (originally Clear Grits), is a Canadian federal political party. ... Charles Robert Turner (24 March 1916-10 January 1993) was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons and later became a member of the Senate of Canada. ...

Emery later left the Libertarians and became an organizer for the Unparty. On January 1, 1984, he and Robert Metz broke from the Unparty to form the Freedom Party of Ontario, which still exists. Although the Freedom Party rejects the term "libertarian" for philosophical reasons, it is generally considered to be a party of the libertarian right. The Unparty was a libertarian provincial political party in Ontario, Canada, that was founded in 1980 by members of the Ontario Libertarian Party (notably, Toronto, Ontario anarchist Marilou Gutscher) who had left that party after a disagreement over strategies. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Robert Metz is a politician and political activist in Ontario, Canada. ... The Freedom Party of Ontario is a provincial political party in Ontario, Canada. ... See also Libertarianism and Libertarian Party Libertarian,is a term for person who has made a conscious and principled commitment, evidenced by a statement or Pledge, to forswear violating others rights and usually living in voluntary communities: thus in law no longer subject to government supervision. ...

In 1984, Emery also successfully campaigned against London's bid for the 1991 Pan American Games, saying the city would lose millions. Emery ran as a candidate of the Freedom Party in the rural constituency of Middlesex, near London, in the 1987 provincial election. He received 499 votes for a distant fifth-place finish. The winner was Doug Reycraft of the Ontario Liberal Party. The Pan American Games are a multi-sport event, held every four years between competitors from all nations of the Americas. ... Middlesex was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Ontario. ... Map of the 1987 election, showing the ridings and their popular vote The Ontario general election of 1987 was held on September 10, 1987, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada. ... Douglas Richard Reycraft (born March 9, 1943 in London, Ontario) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. ... The Ontario Liberal Party is a centrist provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. ...

In 1990, Emery rented the London Regional Art & Historical Museum (now called Museum London) for his first pro-pot rally.

In 1991, Emery defied the province's Sunday shopping laws, spending time in jail. He also campaigned against London's by-law prohibiting sidewalk signs.

In 1992, he was convicted for selling copies of 2 Live Crew's rap music video which was deemed obscene. This period of Emery's life is featured in the 1992 documentary film by Chris Doty called Marc Emery: Messing Up the System and the play, Citizen Marc: The Adventures of Marc Emery, scripted by London writers Chris Doty (who committed suicide at age 39 on February 2, 2006, two days before the play's final performance on February 4) and Jason Rip; the play was directed by John Gerry which opened in London on January 27, 2006. Emery was in attendance for the premiere. 2 Live Crew is a rap group. ... Chris Doty (September 8, 1966-February 2, 2006) was a Canadian journalist, historian, award-winning documentary filmmaker, author and playwright, noted for his many contributions to the cultural life of his hometown of London, Ontario. ... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Cannabis Party activist

Emery moved back to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1993, and founded a store called Hemp BC. His store played a major part in expanding Canada's semi-underground industry in cannabis-related paraphernalia. The Vancouver police conducted a major raid on Emery's store in 1996, and seized his entire stock in 1998. After this, he switched his seed business to a mail order basis, and began publishing Cannabis Culture Magazine. In 2000, he established Pot TV on the internet. Emery has described himself as a "major financial backer of almost every pro-pot effort in North America and many more around the world"^[8] For other uses, see Vancouver (disambiguation). ... Motto: Splendor sine occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 36 Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 5th Total 944... Cannabis Culture Magazine was founded in the summer of 1994 by Marc Emery, BC Marijuana Party President, well-known as Canadas Prince of Pot. It is one of several publications focused on marijuana and hemp around the world. ... Station manager Marc Emery wearing his 420 jersey. ...

He was an active member the Marijuana Party of Canada, a political party running to fully legalize (not just decriminalize) cannabis. He also helped found the British Columbia Marijuana Party, which he currently leads. Emery ran for the Canadian House of Commons for a second time in the 2000 federal election, and finished sixth out of ten candidates in Vancouver Centre with 1,116 votes. Liberal Hedy Fry won the riding. The Marijuana Party (French: Parti Marijuana) is a Canadian federal political party Parti Marijuana Party (PMP) whose short-form name that appears on the voting ballots as Radical Marijuana. ... The prohibition of drugs through legislation or religious law is a common means of controlling the perceived negative consequences of recreational drug use at a society- or world-wide level. ... Decriminalization is the reduction or abolition of criminal penalties in relation to certain acts. ... Cannabis, also known as marijuana[1] or ganja (Hindi: गांजा),[2] is a psychoactive product of the plant Cannabis sativa. ... The British Columbia Marijuana Party (BCMP) is a minor political party in the Canadian province of British Columbia that advocates the legalisation of cannabis. ... The 2000 Canadian federal election was held on November 27, 2000, to elect 301 Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of Canada. ... Vancouver Centre is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917. ... Hedy Fry, PC, MP, MD (born August 6, 1941) is a Canadian politician, physician, and best Queen Canada has ever had - although some poindexter at McGill may think otherwise. ...

The BCMP placed fifth in the 2001 provincial election and was only a few hundred votes short of 4th place. Emery himself received 905 votes in Vancouver-Burrard, finishing fourth against BC Liberal Lorne Mayencourt. British Columbia riding map showing the winning parties and their vote percentage of each riding. ... Vancouver-Burrard (provincial electoral district) is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. ... The British Columbia Liberal Party (usually referred to as the BC Liberals) is the governing political party in British Columbia, Canada. ... Lorne Mayencourt was first elected in the 2001 provincial general election. ...

Emery has been the BC Marijuana Party's president since its founding, and also became party leader after the 2001 election, when Brian Taylor resigned to protest what he described as Emery's control over the party. Taylor said that Emery's personal management of the Marijuana Party was "appropriate for [the] election because it was an emergency, but it is no way to run a political party".^[9]

In 2003, when the prohibition of cannabis in Ontario was in limbo, Emery launched "the Summer of Legalization" a national campaign to legalize cannabis, as featured in the documentary Escape to Canada.

On October 18, 2004, he was released from the Saskatoon correctional centre in Saskatoon after serving his 90 day sentence for passing a joint. Shortly after this arrest, he made the following comments about Canada's Minister of Justice, Irwin Cotler: "Cotler was a life-long human rights advocate, and as Justice Minister, he has presided over a record number of prosecutions of marijuana possession, prosecutions of marijuana cultivation, and marijuana selling. I thought the term Jewish-Nazi, or Nazi-Jew, was an oxymoron until Cotler became the Injustice Minister. What a disgrace he is to his Jewish roots."^[10] is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Saskatoon Correctional Centre is and adult male, provincial correctional centre located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. ... Saskatoon is a city located in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Minister of Justice (French: Ministre de la Justice) is the Minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet who is responsible for the Department of Justice and is also Attorney General of Canada. ... Irwin Cotler, PC , MP , OC , BA , BCL , LL.D , Ph. ...

In the 2005 British Columbia election, Emery ran in Fort Langley-Aldergrove against provincial Solicitor General Rich Coleman, but was defeated.^[11] Popular vote map by riding. ... Fort Langley-Aldergrove is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. ... A solicitor is a type of lawyer in many common law jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, and in a few regions of the United States. ... Rich Coleman is British Columbias Minister of Forests and Range, and Minister responsible for Housing. ...

Federal NDP supporter

In federal politics, Emery has been a public supporter of the New Democratic Party since 2003 as a result of Jack Layton's support for the decriminalization of marijuana. In November 2003, Layton was a guest on Emery's Pot TV program. During the 20-minute interview, Emery urged marijuana activists to support the party in the 2004 federal election.^[12] This article is about the Canadian political party. ... John Gilbert Jack Layton, PC, MP, PhD (born July 18, 1950) is a social democratic Canadian politician and current leader of Canadas New Democratic Party (since 2003). ... The Canadian federal election, 2004 (more formally, the 38th general election), was held on June 28, 2004 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons. ...

He endorsed Svend Robinson's candidacy in Vancouver Centre during the 2006 federal election campaign, and obtained permission from a judge to have his bail conditions varied so that he could campaign for the NDP candidate.^[13] Svend Robinson Svend Johannes Robinson (born March 4, 1952) is a Canadian politician and prominent activist for gay rights. ... Vancouver Centre is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917. ... Rendition of party representation in the 39th Canadian parliament decided by this election. ...

2005 arrest

On July 29, 2005, Canadian police, acting on a request from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, simultaneously raided the BC Marijuana Party Bookstore and Headquarters in Vancouver and arrested Emery for extradition to the United States outside a local storefront in the community of Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia where he was attending a HempFest. Emery and co-defendants Gregory Keith Williams, 50, of Vancouver, BC and Michelle Rainey-Fenkarek, 34, of Vancouver, BC are charged with "'Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana", "Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana Seeds" and "Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering". Canadian police have not laid charges. is the 210th day of the year (211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The DEAs enforcement activities may take agents anywhere from distant countries to suburban U.S. homes. ... There are two places called Lawrencetown in Nova Scotia: Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia Lawrencetown, Halifax County, Nova Scotia Category: ... Motto: Munit Hae et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Largest metro Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English (de facto), French Government Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 11 Senate...

Emery was freed on a $50,000 bail and prepared to fight extradition in the courts.

2008 Proceedings and Plea Bargain

Emery and his two associates charged in the United States with drug and money laundering offenses all face a minimum 10-year sentence and the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted there. Under a proposed plea bargain, Emery would plead guilty and receive a minimum five year prison sentence, largely served in a Canadian prison. As part of the plea bargain, Emery requests that the charges against his associates be dropped. ^[6] A plea bargain (also plea agreement, plea deal or copping a plea) is an agreement in a criminal case in which a prosecutor and a defendant arrange to settle the case against the defendant. ...

An appeal court judge ruled on March 7, 2008 in a similar case that a one-month jail sentence and probation would constitute an adequate sentence for the crime of marijuana seed selling if Marc Emery were charged in Canada. This could be used to Emery's advantage in his fight against extradition.^[14] The British Columbia Court of Appeal is the highest appellate court in the province of British Columbia. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Personal life

On July 23, 2006, Marc Emery married Jodie Joanna Giesz-Ramsay (now Jodie Emery). Jodie Emery works as an editor on Cannabis Culture magazine. She works with her husband as a political activist seeking the end of marijuana prohibition and also seeks to stop the extradition of her husband.^[15] is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

1. ^ "A Drug Dealer's Toll on Americans", Washington Post, 2006-03-29. 
2. ^ "Canada's 'Prince of Pot' faces extradition", The Age, 2005-08-31. 
3. ^ "The Prince Of Pot", CBS News, 2006-03-05. 
4. ^ "U.S. seeks extradition of Canadian pot crusader", CBC News, 2005-07-29. 
5. ^ Vancouver Sun January 14, 2008 article.
6. ^ ^{a b} Vancouver Sun January 21, 2008 article.
7. ^ Vancouver Sun March 28, 2008 article.
8. ^ cannabisculture.com October 20, 2002 article
9. ^ stopthedrugwar.org June 15, 2001 post.
10. ^ Marc Emery post Archived at the Wayback Machine.
11. ^ CTV NewsApril 30, 2005 CP report.
12. ^ CBC Radio November 28, 2003 broadcast.
13. ^ CKNW Radio December 8, 2005 broadcast.
14. ^ Vancouver Sun March 10, 2008 article.
15. ^ Post by Jodie Emery

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See also

• Cannabis Culture Magazine
• British Columbia Marijuana Party
• Pot TV

Cannabis Culture Magazine was founded in the summer of 1994 by Marc Emery, BC Marijuana Party President, well-known as Canadas Prince of Pot. It is one of several publications focused on marijuana and hemp around the world. ... The British Columbia Marijuana Party (BCMP) is a minor political party in the Canadian province of British Columbia that advocates the legalisation of cannabis. ... Station manager Marc Emery wearing his 420 jersey. ...

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Related video

• Prince of Pot: The USA vs. Marc Emery aired October 23, 2007 on CBC Newsworld
• CBS 60 Minutes feature "The Prince of Pot" aired March 5, 2006
• Profile and Interviews regarding Emery's extradition, CBC News: The Hour, November 10, 2005; Retrieved December 28, 2005
• [1]Trailer for Escape to Canada documentary about the Summer of Legalization in which Emery played a critical role