THIRTY years after the first “coffee shops” opened their doors in Amsterdam, there’s growing acceptance of both recreational and medical use of cannabis across Europe and in Canada. Entrepreneurs will not be allowed to set up shop in these countries just yet, though that hasn’t stopped a few from trying.
The most dramatic step came in September, when a Canadian Senate committee concluded that marijuana does less harm than alcohol and should be legalised for everyone over the age of 16. That followed a 2001 ruling that made Canada the first country in the world to legalise cannabis for medical…
