The ProvinceSupporters of the self-proclaimed "prince of pot" plan to rally at several Vancouver intersections Saturday, as well as dozens of other locations around the world, to make a plea for his return to Canada.
Marc Emery is serving a five-year jail sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking after he was found guilty of selling marijuana seeds over the Internet.
At sentencing earlier this month, a Seattle prosecutor rejected Emery’s claims he was being selectively and vigorously prosecuted because of his pro-pot political crusade.
U.S. Attorney Todd Greenberg said Emery was found guilty for "long-term, repeated violation of U.S. drug laws."
However, Judge Ricardo Martinez said he wouldn’t object to Emery’s transfer to a Canadian jail to serve out his sentence.
That decision would have to come from the U.S. State Department.
Emery’s wife, Jodie, said rallies are planned around the globe Saturday to push for her husband’s return to Canada.