Garnett Genuis, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48032 Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan (Alberta)

Garnett Genuis, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48032 Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan (Alberta)


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Mr. Speaker, it has been interesting to hear members of the NDP as well as of the government talk a lot about other jurisdictions. Yet, when I asked the parliamentary secretary if he could name a single jurisdiction where decriminalization or legalization led to a decrease in use, he was not able to name that jurisdiction. I wonder if the NDP, given that they are advocating this course, can do better. All the evidence I have read suggest that, for better or worse, there is an increase in use when we make the law more permissive, and that is only logical.

As well, with respect to the Conservative position, some members have said that we support decriminalization, which we certainly do not. We instead passed a motion, and I supported it, to have a ticketing option, to continue to have marijuana be a criminal offence, but to allow police to use a ticketing option. I would consider that a middle way that would allow for effective enforcement in a range of different kinds of situations.

I would like to know, in addition to this question about jurisdiction, if the member has thoughts on that as an option for addressing the situation we face, but also continuing to have that strong sense that marijuana really is associated with significant health problems.
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Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 6 p.m.
Conservative
Garnett Genuis Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/garnett-genuis-7/

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[image of poster:  "BIRT the production and sale of marijuana remains a criminal offence"
8:10 AM - 20 May 2014
https://twitter.com/garnettgenuis/status/468770693065089024

Arnold Viersen, Conservative Member of Parliament for Peace River-Westlock (Alberta)

Arnold Viersen, Conservative Member of Parliament for Peace River-Westlock (Alberta)

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Arnold Viersen October 3, 2015 at 6:23am ·RPREET SINGH: A RE-ELECTED CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTINUE TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUGS Harpreet Singh today pointed to new, additional steps a re-elected Conservative government will take to combat drug abuse and accused his opponents of supporting policies that would make drugs even more available in Canadian neighbourhoods. “Drugs destroy lives, rob young people of their future and tear families apart,” said Harpreet Singh. “Justin Trudeau and the Liberals said they want marijuana available in corner stores and injection sites in more neighbourhoods.” The Conservative government launched the National Anti-Drug Strategy in 2006 that contributes to safer communities by focusing on enforcement, prevention, and treatment. “Our National Anti-Drug Strategy is working,” Harpreet Singh said. But there is much more that needs to be done to combat drug use, particularly among youth.” To counter the damage caused in communities by drug abuse, a Conservative government would strengthen the National Anti-Drug Strategy by: • Supporting a national toll-free helpline where parents can get advice to help them recognize the signs of drug use and prevent their children from using drugs in the first place • Implementing a 20-percent increase in funding for the RCMP’s Clandestine Laboratory teams to target the production of illegal drugs, including grow-ops and meth labs • Renewing the mandate of the Mental Health Commission of Canada for 10 years, and updating it to focus on links between substance abuse and mental health. “These steps will help protect children and our neighbourhoods from illegal drugs,” Harpreet Singh said. “We will also provide treatment support for those recovering from addiction problems.”
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https://www.facebook.com/vote.arnold.viersen/posts/1702386016658537

Kelly McCauley, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48020 Edmonton West (Alberta)

Kelly McCauley, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48020 Edmonton West (Alberta)

“Justin cares about big city issues, like legalizing marijuana. He doesn’t understand the values and concerns of rural Canada,” said Prime Minister Harper. “He lacks the experience, knowledge and judgment to help rural Canada succeed.”
HARPER PROMISES BROADBAND EXPANSION INTO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES

August 27, 2015 Harper Promises Broadband Expansion Into More Rural Communities
http://kellymccauley.conservative.ca/2015/08/27/harper-promises-broadband-expansion-into-more-rural-communities/


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“Opportunity” is a word I would like to focus on. What exactly does opportunity mean? To me, opportunity means having the freedom to accomplish all that one has ever dreamed of. It means having options available for one to succeed. Opportunity means having a good-paying job, economic stability, and the hope that tomorrow will always bring better things. Unfortunately, the Speech from the Throne by the newly minted government lacks opportunity. At a time when the world economy is fragile and families are struggling, the government appears to have its priorities not on jobs and the economy but on rhetoric and the legalization of marijuana.

The energy sector has been the greatest source of wealth creation across Canada and yet does not merit a mention in the throne speech. It is the largest employer of first nation people in Canada and yet does not merit a mention in the throne speech. It is Canada's biggest export to the world's markets and yet—everyone is sensing a trend, I am sure—does not merit a mention in the throne speech. However, marijuana does. I know that pot has been a focus for the Liberal Party both during the election and beforehand, but it should not be the focus of the government's agenda. The throne speech offers empty platitudes, not opportunity for Canada.
"
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
January 27th, 2016 / 4:05 p.m.
Conservative
Kelly McCauley Edmonton West, AB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/1/27/kelly-mccauley-1/

Matt Jeneroux, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48018 Edmonton Riverbend (Alberta)

Matt Jeneroux, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48018 Edmonton Riverbend (Alberta)

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With references to marijuana, CBC funding, and electoral reform all outnumbering jobs in the Speech from the Throne, I am concerned and downright disappointed that the Liberal government has already failed Canadians, not giving any opportunity or chance to enhance our way of life.
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Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
December 11th, 2015 / 1 p.m.
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2015/12/11/matt-jeneroux-1/

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi PC, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities & Liberal Member of Parliament for / Député Libéral Pour 48017 Edmonton Mill Woods (Alberta)

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi PC, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities & Liberal Member of Parliament for / Député Libéral Pour 48017 Edmonton Mill Woods (Alberta)

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“I, like the Liberal Party, believe that legalization of marijuana is is the best way to keep marijuana out of the hands of children, prevent the proceeds from funding criminal activities, and reduce the negative health impacts.
Sorry for the delay in my response.

Mike “
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/

Kerry Diotte, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48015 Edmonton Griebach (Alberta)

Kerry Diotte, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48015 Edmonton Griebach (Alberta)

“Justin’s criminal justice priority is to change the law to allow the sale of marijuana in corner stores, making it more accessible to our children,” said the Prime Minister.

September 18, 2015 Harper Announces New Measures To Protect Children And Increase Penalties For Serious Crimes
http://www.kerrydiotte.com/2015/09/harper-announces-new-measures-to-protect-children-and-increase-penalties-for-serious-crimes/

Randy Boissonnault, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage & Liberal Member of Parliament for 48014 Edmonton Centre (Alberta)

Randy Boissonnault, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage & Liberal Member of Parliament for 48014 Edmonton Centre (Alberta)

"Help us fight Stephen Harper’s failed plan on marijuana. Sign the petition to support the Liberal plan to legalize & regulate it."
August 11, 2015 at 2:12pm ·
https://www.facebook.com/R.Boissonnault/posts/849172718500334

Darshan Singh Kang, Liberal Member of Parliament for 48013 Calgary Skyview (Alberta)

Darshan Singh Kang, Liberal Member of Parliament for 48013 Calgary Skyview (Alberta)

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Well, I think that when you say “forward-looking”, marijuana is marijuana, and that report would be as good as we would get, probably, unless there are new issues that have arisen out of marijuana, such as genetically modified marijuana and the effects of that or something. I think that marijuana is marijuana.
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February 17th, 2016 / 4:35 p.m.
Liberal
Darshan Singh Kang Calgary Skyview, AB
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/2/darshan-singh-kang-8/

Len Webber, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48005 Calgary Confederation (Alberta)

Len Webber, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48005 Calgary Confederation (Alberta)

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Some of these spaces are 850 square feet, which I can't imagine would be sufficient for a pharmacy. Then I start to think that perhaps it is in anticipation of our government's moving forward with medicinal marijuana, and they are hoping to dispense it. I don't know.

Thank you all very much. We appreciate it.

I am going to adjourn the meeting. We will see you all again at the next meeting. Thank you all.

The meeting is adjourned.
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May 16th, 2016 / 5:05 p.m.
Conservative
The Vice-Chair Len Webber
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/11/the-vice-chair-27/

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G: The Conservative Party is the only party that supports the status quo on marijuana laws. Why is that?

LW: I was a member of the Alberta alcohol and drug abuse commission before I became an MLA. I was on the commission for a number of years and I got to travel around the entire province and go into facilities where individuals were fighting alcohol and drug addictions. I also met with many addiction counsellors and many experts on addictions and every one of them, every scientist, every doctor told me that marijuana is a gateway to harsher drugs. I personally don’t want to see marijuana legalized in any way. The trafficking of marijuana is a serious crime and it should continue to be.

G: Have you ever consumed marijuana?

LW: No I have not, but I’ve been around people who have and I’m sure I was affected by secondhand smoke.
By Fabian Mayer, October 6 2015
CALGARY CONFEDERATION CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE TALKS ISIS, HARPER’S RECORD AND ORGAN DONATION
http://www.thegauntlet.ca/calgary-confederation-conservative-candidate-talks-isis-harpers-record-and-organ-donation/

“Justin’s criminal justice priority is to change the law to allow the sale of marijuana in corner stores, making it more accessible to our children.  He simply doesn’t understand the needs and priorities of Canadian families,” said the Prime Minister
HARPER ANNOUNCES “LIFE MEANS LIFE” AS HIS GOVERNMENT’S TOP JUSTICE PRIORITY
August 28, 2015
http://www.lenwebber.ca/life_means_life
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/11/the-vice-chair-27/

Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence & Liberal Member of Parliament for 48004 Calgary Centre (Alberta)

Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence & Liberal Member of Parliament for 48004 Calgary Centre (Alberta)




On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 12:50 PM, <Kent.Hehr@parl.gc.ca> wrote:

Sam,

Thank you for taking the time to write to me with your support for the legalization of marijuana. I appreciate your interest and am heartened to see your participation in this historic conversation. I quite enjoyed reading your proposed bill – especially the element where it would be called “C-420” – and the different aspects of editing the laws currently on the books.

My first priority – and that of the Liberal Government – is to protect Canadians’ public health and public safety. We recognize that the current system is broken, and we have committed to working with health and safety experts from across the country to implement a new, more effective plan.

As the Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has said “we will introduce legislation in the sSpring of 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals.” In the coming weeks, the Government will launch a task force that will provide expert advice on how the legalization process should take place; it will include perspectives from many different sectors, including health, justice, law enforcement, and public safety.

Thank you again for writing to me on this important matter. I encourage you to continue the conversation and reach out again on any issue of concern.

Sincerely,

Kent Hehr, MP
Calgary Centre

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From: Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com>
Sent: January 17, 2016 5:23 AM
To: Hehr, Kent - M.P.
Subject: The Honourable Kent Hehr PC Re: Removing Cannabis From the Drug Schedule

"Kent Hehr, Calgary Centre MP and veterans affairs minister in Trudeau’s cabinet, said the Liberal government intends to move “relatively quickly” on the file.

He said the majority of people he’s heard from are in favour of the move, but the Calgary lawyer acknowledges some concerns have been raised by Albertans about the pledge.

“They’re mostly worried about kids and access to marijuana. Well, legalizing it ensures that it’s more difficult to get,” Hehr said.

“Legalizing it makes it a regulated product, make it controlled, gets criminals out of the business … and as an added bonus, the government can raise a little revenue,” he added.

“We’re going to be working on this aggressively.”
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Alberta's premier cautious on legalizing marijuana

JAMES WOOD, CALGARY HERALD
James Wood, Calgary Herald
Published on: December 20, 2015 | Last Updated: December 20, 2015 6:12 PM MST
http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/albertas-premier-cautious-on-legalizing-marijuana



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Hello NORML,
I am the candidate for Calgary Centre for the Liberals and somehow wires were crossed when you sent an email our way about our position on marijuana legalization.

I want to inform you that I am 100% in favour of this long overdue change. Here is a quote you can use on the website:

“Marijuana legalization is just good public policy. Our current approach just isn’t protecting our kids, we need to protect the vulnerable, and we need to respect people’s freedoms.”

Kindest regards,
Kent
"
election 2015
http://norml.ca/election/

Michael Cooper, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48031 St. Albert-Edmonton (Alberta)

Michael Cooper, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48031 St. Albert-Edmonton (Alberta)

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Journals&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958&File=0

PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.	Conformément à l'article 45 du Règlement, la Chambre procède au vote par appel nominal différé sur la motion de M. Rankin (Victoria), appuyé par Mme Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — Que la Chambre : a) reconnaisse la contradiction de continuer à donner un casier judiciaire aux Canadiens pour la simple possession de marijuana après que le gouvernement a affirmé que la simple possession de marijuana ne devrait pas être un crime; b) reconnaisse que cette situation est inacceptable pour les Canadiens, les municipalités et les autorités policières; c) reconnaisse qu’un nombre croissant de voix, incluant celle d’un ancien premier ministre libéral, demandent la décriminalisation pour combler cette lacune; d) réclame du gouvernement qu’il décriminalise immédiatement la possession simple de marijuana pour une utilisation personnelle.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:	La motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant :
(Division No. 89 -- Vote no 89)
YEAS: 49, NAYS: 256	POUR : 49, CONTRE : 256
YEAS -- POUR Total: -- 49
NAYS -- CONTRE Cooper

Michael Cooper @Cooper4SAE PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot

— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016

Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Member of Parliament for Lakeland (Alberta)

Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Member of Parliament for Lakeland (Alberta)


http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958#DOC--8363678

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.	Conformément à l'article 45 du Règlement, la Chambre procède au vote par appel nominal différé sur la motion de M. Rankin (Victoria), appuyé par Mme Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — Que la Chambre : a) reconnaisse la contradiction de continuer à donner un casier judiciaire aux Canadiens pour la simple possession de marijuana après que le gouvernement a affirmé que la simple possession de marijuana ne devrait pas être un crime; b) reconnaisse que cette situation est inacceptable pour les Canadiens, les municipalités et les autorités policières; c) reconnaisse qu’un nombre croissant de voix, incluant celle d’un ancien premier ministre libéral, demandent la décriminalisation pour combler cette lacune; d) réclame du gouvernement qu’il décriminalise immédiatement la possession simple de marijuana pour une utilisation personnelle.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:	La motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant :
(Division No. 89 -- Vote no 89)
YEAS: 49, NAYS: 256	POUR : 49, CONTRE : 256
YEAS -- POUR Total: -- 49
NAYS -- CONTRE Stubbs

https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/721045115838410752

Shannon Stubbs @ShannonStubbsMP PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot

— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016

Ziad Aboultaif, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48016 Edmonton Manning (Alberta)

Ziad Aboultaif, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48016 Edmonton Manning (Alberta)

On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 5:55 AM, <Ziad.Aboultaif@parl.gc.ca> wrote:

Dear Mr. Vekemans,

Thank you for communicating with the Office of Ziad Aboultaif, MP for Edmonton Manning.  This acknowledges your email was received and will be brought to Mr. Aboultaif’s attention.

Sincerely,

Administrative Assistant

Office of Ziad Aboultaif

Member of Parliament for Edmonton Manning

Opposition Critic for National Revenue

Ph:613-992-0946; Fx: 613-992-0973

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Journals&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958&File=0

PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.	Conformément à l'article 45 du Règlement, la Chambre procède au vote par appel nominal différé sur la motion de M. Rankin (Victoria), appuyé par Mme Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — Que la Chambre : a) reconnaisse la contradiction de continuer à donner un casier judiciaire aux Canadiens pour la simple possession de marijuana après que le gouvernement a affirmé que la simple possession de marijuana ne devrait pas être un crime; b) reconnaisse que cette situation est inacceptable pour les Canadiens, les municipalités et les autorités policières; c) reconnaisse qu’un nombre croissant de voix, incluant celle d’un ancien premier ministre libéral, demandent la décriminalisation pour combler cette lacune; d) réclame du gouvernement qu’il décriminalise immédiatement la possession simple de marijuana pour une utilisation personnelle.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:	La motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant :
(Division No. 89 -- Vote no 89)
YEAS: 49, NAYS: 256	POUR : 49, CONTRE : 256
YEAS -- POUR Total: -- 49
NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif

Ziad Aboultaif @ziad4manning PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot

— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016

Ron Liepert, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48012 Calgary Signal Hill (Alberta)

Ron Liepert, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48012 Calgary Signal Hill (Alberta)

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958#DOC--8363678

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.	Conformément à l'article 45 du Règlement, la Chambre procède au vote par appel nominal différé sur la motion de M. Rankin (Victoria), appuyé par Mme Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — Que la Chambre : a) reconnaisse la contradiction de continuer à donner un casier judiciaire aux Canadiens pour la simple possession de marijuana après que le gouvernement a affirmé que la simple possession de marijuana ne devrait pas être un crime; b) reconnaisse que cette situation est inacceptable pour les Canadiens, les municipalités et les autorités policières; c) reconnaisse qu’un nombre croissant de voix, incluant celle d’un ancien premier ministre libéral, demandent la décriminalisation pour combler cette lacune; d) réclame du gouvernement qu’il décriminalise immédiatement la possession simple de marijuana pour une utilisation personnelle.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:	La motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant :
(Division No. 89 -- Vote no 89)
YEAS: 49, NAYS: 256	POUR : 49, CONTRE : 256
YEAS -- POUR Total: -- 49
NAYS -- CONTRE Liepert

Ron Liepert @RonLiepert PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot

— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016

Tom Kmiec, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48011 Calgary Shepard (Alberta)

Tom Kmiec, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48011 Calgary Shepard (Alberta)

“Justin’s criminal justice priority is to change the law to allow the sale of marijuana in corner stores,” said Oliver.  “He doesn’t understand the increasing risks of internet fraud for our seniors.”
October 01, 2015
Conservative Government To Increase Protection For Seniors Victims Of Fraud
http://www.tomkmiec.ca/conservative_government_to_increase_protection_for_seniors_victims_of_fraud

Pat Kelly, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48010 Calgary Rocky Ridge (Alberta)

Pat Kelly, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48010 Calgary Rocky Ridge (Alberta)

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958#DOC--8363678

PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.	Conformément à l'article 45 du Règlement, la Chambre procède au vote par appel nominal différé sur la motion de M. Rankin (Victoria), appuyé par Mme Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — Que la Chambre : a) reconnaisse la contradiction de continuer à donner un casier judiciaire aux Canadiens pour la simple possession de marijuana après que le gouvernement a affirmé que la simple possession de marijuana ne devrait pas être un crime; b) reconnaisse que cette situation est inacceptable pour les Canadiens, les municipalités et les autorités policières; c) reconnaisse qu’un nombre croissant de voix, incluant celle d’un ancien premier ministre libéral, demandent la décriminalisation pour combler cette lacune; d) réclame du gouvernement qu’il décriminalise immédiatement la possession simple de marijuana pour une utilisation personnelle.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:	La motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant :
(Division No. 89 -- Vote no 89)
YEAS: 49, NAYS: 256	POUR : 49, CONTRE : 256
YEAS -- POUR Total: -- 49
NAYS -- CONTRE Kelly

.@PatKelly_MP THX 4 showing ur ignorance &voting NO 2decrim. cannabis possession #cdnpolihttps://t.co/EXdRDmdrmx pic.twitter.com/rjLGJTjzff

— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) June 24, 2016

Pat Kelly @PatKelly_MP PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot

— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016

Rachael Harder, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48026 Lethbridge (Alberta)

Rachael Harder, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48026 Lethbridge (Alberta)



Marijuana
Oral Questions
April 21st, 2016 / 2:55 p.m.
Conservative
Rachael Harder Lethbridge, AB

"Mr. Speaker, science has shown that marijuana is linked to serious health concerns, both mentally and physically, especially for our young people under the age of 25. Yet, the Prime Minister still insists on pushing forward marijuana legalization.

Would the Liberals admit to us that marijuana is in fact a causal factor for these illnesses and that their policies will not protect the Canadian children that we love?"
April 21st, 2016 / 2:55 p.m.
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/4/21/rachael-harder-1/

Martin Shields, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48003 Bow River (Alberta)

Martin Shields, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48003 Bow River (Alberta)

"At a time when tens of thousands of people in our province and across our country have lost their jobs, their priorities for the economy were outlined in just 249 words.
Instead, Prime Minister Trudeau focused on things like “a leaner military”, and legalizing marijuana."
December 6, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/MartininBowRiver/posts/839880702795846

Jim Eglinski, Yellowhead (Alberta) Conservative

Jim Eglinski, Yellowhead (Alberta) Conservative
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Eglinski
https://openparliament.ca/politicians/jim-eglinski/
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Jim-Eglinski(48292)

Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus

Constituency:Yellowhead Map – Elections Canada

Province / Territory:Alberta

Email:Jim.Eglinski@parl.gc.ca

Preferred Language:English

Jim.Eglinski@parl.gc.ca
Hill Office
House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-1653 Fax: 613-992-3459
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
119-50th Street (Main Office) PO Box 7887, Station Main Edson, Alberta T7E 1V9 Telephone: 780-723-6068 Fax: 780-723-5060
5115 49th Street PO Box 1495 Suite 117 Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P3 Telephone: 780-706-2067 Fax: 780-706-2085


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Marijuana

July 18, 2016

The Liberals have created a task force to study the legalization of marijuana.  Within five months this task force will have to assess the potential legal, financial, moral and medical ramifications of legalizing the drug.

At the recent Conservative Policy Convention, we passed a resolution stating, “…in order to expand the means which law enforcement authorities have at their disposal to combat drugs and their negative impacts, particularly among young people, and to reduce the volume of judicial proceedings, we recommend that peace officers be enabled to issue tickets for simple possession of small quantities of marijuana.”

Our policy resolution is in line with recommendations from the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police on the marijuana file. They support providing front-line officers the ability to ticket individuals found with 30 grams of marijuana or less. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police do not recommend the legalization of marijuana.

As a former RCMP officer, I have serious concerns about a number of issues regarding the Liberal’s promise to legalize marijuana. How are the Liberals going to address the current proliferation of illegal, unregulated marijuana dispensaries (in Vancouver, there are currently more illegal marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks locations)? How will they address the public safety issue of people driving and operating heavy equipment while high, or ensure that marijuana is kept out of the hands of children? Will they balance our international obligations regarding the legality of marijuana?

I do not have confidence in the Liberals to put forward a plan to legalize marijuana that will adequately address all of these serious concerns.  Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have made a complete mess of the marijuana issue by their failure to provide any policy coherence whatsoever.
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"Marijuana is not good. I saw very energetic people go to waste and not become productive" @JimEglinski on pot

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Chris Warkentin, MP - Peace River

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Chris Warkentin

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Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Government Orders
April 15th, 2008 / 12:15 p.m.
Conservative

Chris Warkentin Peace River, AB

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Under Bill C-26, the penalties would be: six months for the production of up to 200 marijuana plants where the production was for the purpose of trafficking and nine months where the offence involved safety and health aggravating factors; one year for the production of 201 to 500 plants and 18 months where the offence involved health and safety aggravating factors; and two years for more than 500 plants and three years where the offence involved health and safety aggravating factors.
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http://openparliament.ca/debates/2008/4/15/chris-warkentin-1/