Bruno Ciocler, 28, son of renowned actor Caco Ciocler, found in Canadian lands the fertile ground where his journey could take root freely, lightly, and legally. On his farm in Canada, he grows cannabis and shares not only planting techniques on social media, but a worldview: that access to medicinal cannabis is a matter of dignity.

In a country where the plant is legalized, Bruno lives with his wife and daughter, and calmly shows the routine among pots, leaves, and flowers. "In Brazil, I was a criminal. In Canada, I am a law-abiding citizen," he wrote in one of his posts, reflecting on the moral abysses between geographies and legislations. "The worst of prisons is within our minds. In our beliefs and values," he posted on his social network.

Legal Cannabis in Canada: Between Freedom and Responsibility

Since October 2018, Canada has fully legalized cannabis for recreational and medicinal purposes, becoming the second country in the world to adopt this model, after Uruguay. The regulation allows adults over 18 or 19 years old to grow up to four plants per residence, purchase from licensed stores, and carry up to 30 grams of the substance in public.

The Canadian policy is based on three pillars: protecting public health, taking the plant out of the hands of organized crime, and ensuring safe access for those in need. Growing at home, as Bruno does, is a viable and respected choice, especially in rural and family communities, where caring for the land blends with caring for others.

From Criminalization to Awareness: A First-Person Account

Bruno's activism tone is not aggressive, but profound. It carries the weight of someone who has seen, felt, and experienced prejudice in a country that, until recently, viewed the use of cannabis with blurred eyes, even in therapeutic contexts.

While in Brazil the Supreme Federal Court decriminalized personal use only in June 2024, in Canada, Bruno has been dedicated to conscious cultivation for years. "Those who suffer the most are those in need and without access. Legalize now!", he firmly and compassionately advocates.

Between Sun and Wind: Simplicity as a Teaching

Bruno also aims to demystify cannabis cultivation. Without hiding the details, he shows that the practice can be accessible. In one of his explanations, he teaches:

"Semi-open cultivation (outdoor) in soil. Different from the hydroponic cultivation in a controlled environment that I have shown, this cultivation uses only sunlight and natural ventilation, without any type of climate control. A more economical option for summer cultivation in Canada."

It is in this care for the land and for others that Bruno gradually helps change the collective imagination about the plant, turning taboo into technique, prejudice into sharing.
 

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