Bruce Stanton, MP - Simcoe North

http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Bruce-Stanton%2835724%29
http://www.brucestanton.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bruce-Stanton/6236822310

Bruce Stanton

Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus

Constituency:Simcoe North Map – Elections Canada

Province / Territory:Ontario

Email:bruce.stanton@parl.gc.ca

Web Site:www.brucestanton.ca

Preferred Language:English

Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 Telephone: 613-992-6582 Fax: 613-996-3128 Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.

Constituency Office(s)

• 575 West Street South (Main Office) Unit 12B Orillia, Ontario L3V 7N6 Telephone: 705-327-0513 Fax: 705-327-8310
• 504 Dominion Avenue Midland, Ontario L4R 1P8 Telephone: 705-527-7654 Fax: 705-527-7668

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  Bruce Stanton I oppose legalization of marijuana or decriminalization. I support measures to make insignificant/recreational use of cannabis subject to fines instead of imprisonment - per Chiefs of Police proposals.

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  Sam Vekemans Thanks for your response. It will be publicly noted, and shared so others wont have to ask you again.
  
  Cannabis is not as dangerous as one might think.
  What is 'insignificant' when the raw plant is not taken into consideration? Juicing the raw plant leaves, or making the plant into an Oil, has great benefits, but not considered.
  
  It is unethical to prohibit a plant that was criminalized based on lies and propaganda.
  
  http://www.cnn.com/.../gupta-medical-marijuana/index.html
  

  
  

  Gupta: 'I am doubling down' on medical marijuana

  www.cnn.com
  

  I am more convinced than ever that it is irresponsible to not provide the best care we can, care that often may involve marijuana.

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  Bruce Stanton Interesting. I would hope uses of the plant that don't involve intoxication could not be considered "criminal". However, it raises issues of control on how one would enforce these other uses. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

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Hon. Peter Gordon MacKay, MP - Central Nova

http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170722&Language=E
http://www.petermackay.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_MacKay
https://twitter.com/MinPeterMacKay

The Honourable Peter MacKay

Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus

Constituency:Central Nova Map – Elections Canada

Province / Territory:Nova Scotia

Email:peter.mackay@parl.gc.ca

Web Site:www.petermackay.ca

Preferred Language:English

Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 Telephone: 613-992-6022 Fax: 613-992-2337 Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.

Constituency Office(s)

• 219 Main Street No 303 Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2C1 Telephone: 902-863-7005 Fax: 902-863-7006
• 980 East River Rd New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 3S8 Telephone: 902-752-0226 Fax: 902-752-0284
• 22553 Highway 7 PO Box 255 Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia B0J 3B0 Telephone: 902-885-3490 Fax: 902-885-3179

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MacKay unmoved by CAMH's call for marijuana legalization

Joan Bryden , The Canadian Press
Published Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:22PM EDT 
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He argued that other public health groups have warned about the negative impact of marijuana on the developing brains of children and the fact that it can "trigger episodes of psychosis and schizophrenia and other serious mental conditions."
"And so I think there is a need to really be very circumspect about any move towards making marijuana more readily available. So that certainly is our government's position. We do not intend to legalize or decriminalize."
MacKay added that the government continues to consider "methods in which we can increase enforcement," including the ticketing option favoured by chiefs of police.
"This would not decrease but increase enforcement and optionality for police to ensure that people are respecting the law," he stressed.
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http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/mackay-unmoved-by-camh-s-call-for-marijuana-legalization-1.2047818
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@MinPeterMacKay Thank you for your support! Do you support unscheduling Cannabis? #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/COHHrBU3Bf
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 3, 2014

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Politics | Mar 9, 2014 | 6:27

Sunday Scrum on pot laws

Do Peter MacKay's comments on possible changes to marijuana laws signal a change of heart for the Conservatives?

(video)

http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2440906674/

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Peter MacKay Hints Tories May Consider Loosening Marijuana Laws

The Huffington Post Canada  |  Posted: 12/18/2013 10:59 am EST  |  Updated: 01/23/2014 1:38 am EST

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Justice Minister Peter MacKay, who has been one of the most vocal critics of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau's support for marijuana legalization, is now hinting Conservatives may be open to softening Canada's pot laws.
In an interview with QMI Agency Tuesday, MacKay suggested that fining smokers for possessing small amounts of marijuana is an idea worth considering.
"That doesn’t mean decriminalizing or legalizing, but it does mean giving police options, for example, to issue fines in addition to any other sanctions, or as a substitute for other sanctions," he said. "These are things that we are willing to look at in the new year, but there's been no decision taken."
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http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/12/18/peter-mackay-marijuana-trudeau-pot_n_4466387.html

Parm Gill, MP - Brampton—Springdale

http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170411&Language=E

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parm_Gill

https://twitter.com/ParmGill

http://openparliament.ca/politicians/parm-gill/

http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=brampton-springdale

https://www.facebook.com/MPParmGill 

Parm Gill

Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus

Constituency:Brampton—Springdale Map – Elections Canada

Province / Territory:Ontario

Email:Parm.Gill@parl.gc.ca

Web Site:www.parmgill.ca

Preferred Language:English

Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 Telephone: 613-995-4843 Fax: 613-995-7003 Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.

Constituency Office(s)

• 180 Sandalwood Parkway East Unit 3000 Brampton, Ontario L6Z 1Y4 Telephone: 905-840-0505 Fax: 905-840-1778

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@ParmGill For a SAFER Canada, isn't it about time to unschedule Cannabis as a controlled substance? #cdnpoli
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) January 27, 2014

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Friday, March 7th, 2014 | Posted by voiceonline

Conservatives send MP Parm Gill to explain their latest stand on marijuana to South Asian media

Gill said: “It has been reported that our Government is looking at potentially changing policy to allow police officers to issue tickets to people caught with small amounts of marijuana. Our government has previously said it is looking at the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police’s proposal to have the flexibility to issue tickets for possession of small amounts of marijuana, rather than having to arrest and charge the individual.
“Our Government has been clear that, unlike Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada, we have no intention of legalizing marijuana, which would normalize smoking marijuana as an everyday activity. Unlike Justin Trudeau, we oppose the commercial production and sale of marijuana in Canadian neighbourhoods or making marijuana more accessible to our kids.
“The Chiefs of Police have also been very clear that they do not support marijuana legalisation.
“Our Government will always put the health and safety of families and communities first. We will focus our energy on preventing harmful drug use, especially by children, not on increasing access to marijuana as Justin Trudeau proposes.”

http://www.voiceonline.com/conservatives-send-mp-parm-gill-to-explain-their-latest-stand-on-marijuana-to-south-asian-media/

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On Jan 14, 2014 2:38 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
January 14, 2014
Member: Parm Gill Constituency: Brampton—Springdale Constituency Office: 180 Sandalwood Parkway East, Unit 3000 Brampton, Ontario L6Z 1Y4
Telephone: 905-840-0505 Fax: 905-840-1778 Email: Parm.Gill@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Parm Gill support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Parm Gill,
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 ...

Patrick Brown, MP - Barrie

http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170139&Language=E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Brown_%28politician%29
https://twitter.com/brownbarrie
http://www.nationsroot.com/canada/members-patrick-brown

Patrick Brown

Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus

Constituency:Barrie Map – Elections Canada

Province / Territory:Ontario

Email:patrick.brown@parl.gc.ca

Web Site:www.servingbarrie.com

Preferred Language:English

Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 Telephone: 613-992-3394 Fax: 613-996-7923 Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.

Constituency Office(s)

• 299 Lakeshore Drive (Main Office) Suite 200 Barrie, Ontario L4N 7Y9 Telephone: 705-726-5959 Fax: 705-726-3340

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@brownbarrie Thanks for the answer! It looks like u support ticketing. (Cannabis is SAFER than Alcohol BTW) #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/sVT6iFiehZ
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 24, 2014

@brownbarrie Do you support unscheduling cannabis? Yes/No? Why? #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/zV1t4T8AHM
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23 April 2014 - “Facebook chat”
Facebook.com via Erich Jacoby-Hawkins (2011 Green Party Candidate for Barrie)

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  Sam Vekemans Thanks! I'm looking for some form of online public statement that i can quote from. ... my next question would be Why does he have that view?. ... the more detailed answer the better.
  
  He did ask constituents the question in his Fall 2013 newsletter (which is more than what most MPs have done on the issue)
  
  http://servingbarrie.ca/.../01-03-PatrickBrown-Fall2013.pdf

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  Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Your best bet is to go directly to Patrick's FB page and ask there. Mention that it's a follow-up to his newsletter question.

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  Sam Vekemans Patrick Brown has allergies to contacting anyone outside the walls of his riding. (many MPs do) And his profile is blocked locked to outsider messaging.

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  Erich Jacoby-Hawkins Ah, it's a geographical issue then.

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  Patrick Brown Honestly, I am torn on this issue. I dont want to encourage the use of drugs amongst youth but I feel cannabis does not pose the same dangers as other more serious drugs. I am particularly interested in the proposal put forth by the Chief of Police Association on decriminalization. I put a lot of weight into the opinions of law enforcement on this issue. I worry it is a misuse of law enforcement resources. Thanks Erich for flagging this comment for me.

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  Sam Vekemans Thanks Patrick! That's good enough answer for now to use as the quote.
  
  Probably just need to know some more facts about the issue.
  
  This is a good starter video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dazqMXP4qlg

   

  
  

https://www.facebook.com/ErichTheGreen/posts/10154117396085121?comment_id=10154117470655121&offset=0&total_comments=7

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@brownbarrie Isn't it about time to unschedule Cannabis as a controlled substance? Thanks in advance for your support! #cdnpoli

— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) February 13, 2014

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Good to see that he did ask constituents the question in a newsletter.

 http://servingbarrie.ca/media/01-03-PatrickBrown-Fall2013.pdf

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On Dec 18, 2013 6:55 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 18, 2013
Member: Patrick Brown Constituency: Barrie Constituency Office: 299 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200 (Main Office) Barrie, Ontario L4N 7Y9
Telephone: 705-726-5959 Fax: 705-726-3340 Email: patrick.brown@parl.gc.ca
Dear Patrick Brown,
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 ... .