A Quebec-based religion says Health Canada is dragging its feet on a decision whether to allow members to use magic mushrooms in their ceremonies.
Gratitude Sanctuary, known as Sanctuaire de la Gratitude in French, and its"Reverend Superior" Alain Menier, say in an application filed in Federal Court that members need to consume magic mushrooms to practice their religion.
It says the ceremonies must be done safely and legally, and Menier first asked Health Canada about an exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in January 2022. Group Sanctuary wants to compel the agency to decide on the exemption because they"cannot conduct their religious ceremonies without" it.
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