(1979) Joe Clark16th Prime Minister of Canada
In office
June 4, 1979 – March 3, 1980
Monarch Elizabeth II
Preceded by Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Succeeded by Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Clark was the first Canadian politician to take a strong stand for decriminalization of marijuana in Canada.
SourceIn 1979, under current Party Leader and then Prime Minister Joe Clark, the Conservatives included plans to decriminalize marijuana in their throne speech, but were roundly defeated by the Liberals before they had the opportunity.
Source CC#29