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Wash .,: Justin Government and Immigration Lawyer

wash .,: Here's a look at what could change in Canada-U.S. relations once Canadians start lighting up legally, according to CTV. Border control Len Saunders, an immigration lawyer in Blaine, Wash., predicts a boom in his business after Canada legalizes marijuana -- though it's one he has a hard time feeling happy about. But when Justin Trudeau's government introduces legislation to legalize cannabis this spring, it could spark problems between Canada and the U.S., particularly since Donald Trump has indicated he will keep pot illegal at the federal level. Saunders represents Canadians who have been banned from entering the U.S. after admitting they have smoked marijuana in the past. He said many Canadians assume because eight states have legalized recreational cannabis, they're safe telling a U.S. border guard they've inhaled. Every year, he files as many as 30 costly waivers for people who've made this admission and hope to regain access. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.