picon, I believe that the current Gov in Canada since 2012 when it reduced the budget & cut some 461 HC jobs, put itself in a bad position with the Canadian people. It will come back to bite them when a new Gov it elected in 2015.
Having said that , i wonder if the HC stance is also a reflection of the current Gov. attitude.
The Med associations may also NOT agree with negative views of MJ & it's health benefits.
IMO...the TRUTH about MJ wil win in the end.