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WINNIPEG — Canadians won’t be able to smoke or vape marijuana in most public places even after the federal government legalizes recreational use of the drug later this year.

But, depending on where they live, they may be able to eat to their heart’s content.

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Manitoba is one province that has an edible cannabis loophole big enough to drive a truck filled with brownies through.

The Progressive Conservative government has just passed a law banning consumption of cannabis in virtually any public place — streets, parks, campsites and more — but the law is worded to only ban smoking or vaping. It does not cover homemade edibles.

The government appeared to be caught off-guard by the issue when contacted Monday by The Canadian Press. Two days later, Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen’s office responded with a brief statement that said the minister was unavailable for an interview but the matter would be examined shortly.