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Caisse has Multiple Sclerosis , and is one of a small number of Canadians who may legally own and consume Marijuana for medicinal purposes. He suffers from a weakened Central Nervous System , and usually requires assistance in rolling individual cigarettes. Caisse has been confined to a wheelchair since 1995 . In 2001 , Caisse met Chris Buors (later the leader of the Manitoba Libertarian Party) at a pro-marijuana rally in front of the Manitoba Legislature . Caisse subsequently became involved in Buors's Manitoba Compassion Club , and organization that supplies medicinal marijuana to its members. In 2002 (at age 34), he was the subject of a profile by ''Cannabis News'' magazine. Caisse supports the full legalization of marijuana use. In the 2003 Provincial Election , Caisse ran as a Libertarian in the riding of Lord Roberts in central Winnipeg . He received 66 votes, as opposed to 4352 for the winning candidate, New Democrat Dianne McGifford . In the Canadian Federal Election Of 2004 , Caisse was for the Marijuana Party in the riding of Winnipeg South Centre . He received 293 votes, about 0.75% of the total cast. REFERENCES "Me, mom, and marijuana" , ''The Manitoban'', December 4, 2002, retrieved December 23, 2005. |
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