Please consider also writing to MP Sean Casey in your own words asking him to support ending prohibition.
Thanks!
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On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 9:16 AM, <Sean.Casey@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Dear Mr. Vekemans,
Thank you for your email, dated November 12th, regarding marijuana legalization.
You are correct that this was a campaign issue for the Liberal Party. Our promise is to take an evidence-based approach to marijuana. We will take a harm reduction approach to this issue, ensuring legal access for consenting adults while restricting access for young people.
The Ministers of Justice, Health, and Public Safety have all been tasked with leading a federal-provincial-territorial process that will lead to the effective legalization and regulation of marijuana. I imagine this will include consultation with various stakeholders, including industry, the health sector, and private citizens.
The initiative of drafting your own bill is fairly impressive. I appreciate you providing a copy to me, and will note your comments and perspective on the issue. It raises a number of issues which should be considered by the Ministers such as whether we should declare amnesty for past convictions for the simple possession of marijuana. I hope these issues are also studied throughout the legislative process.
I appreciate you taking the time to write to me on this important issue; an evidence-based and harm reduction approach to marijuana is the commitment of our government. I am pleased to see you support that, and I appreciate the information you've provided.
Sincerely,
Sean Casey, M.P.
On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 3:19 PM, Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com> wrote:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170396&Language=E
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/sean-casey/
http://seancasey.liberal.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Casey_(Canadian_politician)
https://twitter.com/SeanCaseyMP
https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyCharlottetownMP
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Conservative MP John Williamson attacks Justin Trudeau's 'pot plan'
Flyer mailed to constituents alleges that Liberal Leader plans to sell marijuana in N.B. stores
Feb 03, 2014 12:36 PM AT
CBC News
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Liberal justice critic and Charlottetown MP Sean Casey calls the survey "crass fear mongering in politics at its worst" and says Williamson is disingenuous, and misrepresenting the facts.
"Our leader has indicated he supports legalization. That is on the record. But Liberals have always stood for evidence-based policy making," said Casey.
"To suggest that … the leader is going to high schools for the purpose of promoting access to drugs to young people is nothing short of fear-mongering".
Casey says the Liberals support legalization with study, followed by regulations similar to alcohol.
"Legalization implies regulation and control. So to think that it's going to be available on store shelves is extremely far-fetched … We are simply talking about the fact that the war on drugs has been an abject failure, and a more sensible solution is to pursue legalization."
... .
"
http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.2521095
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P.E.I. Liberal MPs support Trudeau's pot stance'Finally we have a political leader who's honest, who's open and who's human,' says Liberal MP
Aug 23, 2013 10:10 PM AT
CBC News
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Charlottetown Liberal MP Sean Casey said Trudeau had no choice but to answer the question, when he was asked.
"Finally we have a political leader who’s honest, who’s open and who’s human," he said.
"What was his choice? What was his option? His option was to not tell the truth. So he was asked a direct question, he gave a direct answer."
"
http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.1330781
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Vancouver Sun: Canada’s ominbus crime bill calls for mandatory sentences for marijuana production
POSTED ON JANUARY 3, 2012
By Tobi Cohen, Postmedia NewsDecember 30, 2011
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Liberal MP Sean Casey said he was left with more questions than answers when the government finally responded to a written question he submitted on costs and statistics related to eliminating conditional sentences.
While the government insists all criminals previously sentenced to house arrest and now subject to incarceration invariably would have their sentences turned into provincial time, Casey said that’s not how the bill is written. Drug traffickers and, for instance, elderly people convicted of historic sexual assaults may be on the hook for federal time.
“For them to say that everyone who gets a conditional sentence was subject to a custodial sentence of less than two years and then say the proposal under the bill is to eliminate the sentencing option for people who are convicted of offences punishable by a maximum term of 14 years is nonsensical,” he said.
The omnibus crime bill is poised to pass in early 2012 and critics, like Liberal MP Irwin Cotler, have argued the new year could be filled with numerous court challenges under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as some of its provisions, he believes, are “constitutionally suspect.”
"
http://seancasey.liberal.ca/communications/vancouver-sun-canadas-ominbus-crime-bill-calls-for-mandatory-sentences-for-marijuana-production/
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On Dec 21, 2013 9:22 AM, @gmail.com wrote:
December 21, 2013
Member: Sean Casey Constituency: Charlottetown Constituency Office: 75 Fitzroy Street, Suite 201 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1R6
Telephone: 902-566-7770 Fax: 902-566-7780 Email: Sean.Casey@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Sean Casey support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Sean Casey,
Do you support the simple removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?, and let it be treated the same as Lettuce, Tomato, Oregano, Roses, Aloe Vera, Fern or any other common garden herb, flower or house plant?
Do you know the difference between Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis?
I look forward to receiving your responses as it will be made public, so then others wont need to ask you the same question.
Kind regards,
Sam Vekemans (address)
P.S. All 307 Members of Parliament are being asked these same questions.
ref: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-38.8/page-25.html SCHEDULE II (Sections 2, 3, 4 to 7, 10, 29, 55 and 60) 1.Cannabis, its preparations, derivatives and similar synthetic preparations, including ... .
Thursday November 12, 2015
Sean Casey
Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1A 0A6Re: Removing Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.Dear Sean Casey,
As you know, the 'legalization of Marijuana' was and is a very important issue for Justin Trudeau & the Liberals to get elected. The question remains on exactly how to go about doing this.I have taken the liberty of drafting my own independent Bill that I hope Members of Parliament and The Senate will accept & adopt. I have titled and Numbered the Bill, and put it in the format of existing legislation. Attached is a PDF (link) for Bill S-420 'The Cannabis Freedom Act'An Act to Remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
This legislation clearly outlines 4 things needed to be done.
1. Remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule II, VII and VIII.
2. Expunge criminal records for those convicted under the CDSA
3. Respect & recognize victims of the failed Drug War by designating a non-statutory holiday on the 20th day of April of each Year 'Cannabis Freedom Day'
4. Designate the responsibility of any regulations (taxations) to the provinces and first Nations.I look forward to your reply, comments and support for this proposal.
Yours sincerely,Sam Vekemans
(address)
Attached is the latest version of the PDF document, and this is the link to the Google Document where public comment is permitted.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YyXaydeO1Lj2Q- kKgQm9PFrCtWbxxoIUrUa0BsYCuHE
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170396&Language=E
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/sean-casey/
http://seancasey.liberal.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Casey_(Canadian_politician)
https://twitter.com/SeanCaseyMP
https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyCharlottetownMP
Sean Casey
Political Affiliation:Liberal Caucus
Province / Territory:Prince Edward Island
Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 Telephone: 613-996-4714 Fax: 613-995-7685 Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
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— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) March 19, 2014
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Conservative MP John Williamson attacks Justin Trudeau's 'pot plan'
Flyer mailed to constituents alleges that Liberal Leader plans to sell marijuana in N.B. stores
Feb 03, 2014 12:36 PM AT
CBC News
"
... .
Liberal justice critic and Charlottetown MP Sean Casey calls the survey "crass fear mongering in politics at its worst" and says Williamson is disingenuous, and misrepresenting the facts.
"Our leader has indicated he supports legalization. That is on the record. But Liberals have always stood for evidence-based policy making," said Casey.
"To suggest that … the leader is going to high schools for the purpose of promoting access to drugs to young people is nothing short of fear-mongering".
Casey says the Liberals support legalization with study, followed by regulations similar to alcohol.
"Legalization implies regulation and control. So to think that it's going to be available on store shelves is extremely far-fetched … We are simply talking about the fact that the war on drugs has been an abject failure, and a more sensible solution is to pursue legalization."
... .
"
http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.2521095
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P.E.I. Liberal MPs support Trudeau's pot stance'Finally we have a political leader who's honest, who's open and who's human,' says Liberal MP
Aug 23, 2013 10:10 PM AT
CBC News
"
Charlottetown Liberal MP Sean Casey said Trudeau had no choice but to answer the question, when he was asked.
"Finally we have a political leader who’s honest, who’s open and who’s human," he said.
"What was his choice? What was his option? His option was to not tell the truth. So he was asked a direct question, he gave a direct answer."
"
http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.1330781
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Vancouver Sun: Canada’s ominbus crime bill calls for mandatory sentences for marijuana production
POSTED ON JANUARY 3, 2012
By Tobi Cohen, Postmedia NewsDecember 30, 2011
"
Liberal MP Sean Casey said he was left with more questions than answers when the government finally responded to a written question he submitted on costs and statistics related to eliminating conditional sentences.
While the government insists all criminals previously sentenced to house arrest and now subject to incarceration invariably would have their sentences turned into provincial time, Casey said that’s not how the bill is written. Drug traffickers and, for instance, elderly people convicted of historic sexual assaults may be on the hook for federal time.
“For them to say that everyone who gets a conditional sentence was subject to a custodial sentence of less than two years and then say the proposal under the bill is to eliminate the sentencing option for people who are convicted of offences punishable by a maximum term of 14 years is nonsensical,” he said.
The omnibus crime bill is poised to pass in early 2012 and critics, like Liberal MP Irwin Cotler, have argued the new year could be filled with numerous court challenges under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as some of its provisions, he believes, are “constitutionally suspect.”
"
http://seancasey.liberal.ca/communications/vancouver-sun-canadas-ominbus-crime-bill-calls-for-mandatory-sentences-for-marijuana-production/
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On Dec 21, 2013 9:22 AM, @gmail.com wrote:
December 21, 2013
Member: Sean Casey Constituency: Charlottetown Constituency Office: 75 Fitzroy Street, Suite 201 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1R6
Telephone: 902-566-7770 Fax: 902-566-7780 Email: Sean.Casey@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Sean Casey support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Sean Casey,
Do you support the simple removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?, and let it be treated the same as Lettuce, Tomato, Oregano, Roses, Aloe Vera, Fern or any other common garden herb, flower or house plant?
Do you know the difference between Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis?
I look forward to receiving your responses as it will be made public, so then others wont need to ask you the same question.
Kind regards,
Sam Vekemans (address)
P.S. All 307 Members of Parliament are being asked these same questions.
ref: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-38.8/page-25.html SCHEDULE II (Sections 2, 3, 4 to 7, 10, 29, 55 and 60) 1.Cannabis, its preparations, derivatives and similar synthetic preparations, including ... .
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