Richard Cannings, NDP Member of Parliament for 59029 South Okanagan-West Kootenay (British Columbia)
The Green Party and the Liberals both want to legalize marijuana, but the NDP wants to stop at decriminalizing possession. Richard Cannings, the NDP candidate, joked however, that he was the only candidate to admit to using marijuana.
“Before any of the other parties would even talk about this, we have advocated for the decriminalization of marijuana,” said Cannings. “We don’t think a person who smokes the odd joint should be thrown in jail.”
http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/330020221.html
Candidates take stand on marijuana issue at forum
by Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News
posted Sep 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM
We, the undersigned, Citizens or residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to establish an independent, fully-empowered Royal Commission into the health, social and economic costs associated with the legalization of Cannabis use including costs associated with prohibition, discrimination, organized crime, political favouritism and corruption.
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Saturday, July 16, 2016
Mel Arnold, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59020 North Okanagan—Shuswap (BC)
Mel Arnold, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59020 North Okanagan—Shuswap (BC)
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3. Do you personally believe in criminal penalties for recreational marijuana use?
Since 2000, court rulings have made it legal for Canadians to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis for medicinal purposes. I have become aware that there are approximately 9000 medicinal marijuana users in Vernon alone, representing close to 1 in 4 adults. My concern remains, as it does with the Conservative party, that young people under the age of 16 who become regular users may have negative health outcomes.
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North Okanagan-Shuswap: Conservative candidate Mel Arnold
October 15, 2015 - 3:03 PM
http://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-shuswap-conservative-candidate-mel-arnold/it24001
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3. Do you personally believe in criminal penalties for recreational marijuana use?
Since 2000, court rulings have made it legal for Canadians to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis for medicinal purposes. I have become aware that there are approximately 9000 medicinal marijuana users in Vernon alone, representing close to 1 in 4 adults. My concern remains, as it does with the Conservative party, that young people under the age of 16 who become regular users may have negative health outcomes.
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North Okanagan-Shuswap: Conservative candidate Mel Arnold
October 15, 2015 - 3:03 PM
http://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-shuswap-conservative-candidate-mel-arnold/it24001
Sheila Malcolmson, NDP Member of Parliament for 59018 Nanaimo-Ladysmith (BC)
Sheila Malcolmson, NDP Member of Parliament for 59018 Nanaimo-Ladysmith (BC)
Sheila Malcolmson
NDP
New Democrats have long said that no one should be going to jail or be stuck with a criminal record for possession of marijuana for personal use. We have pledged to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana immediately.
It is clear Stephen Harper’s “war on drugs” is about ideology, not science, and the Conservatives have refused to listen or act responsibly on this file.
It has been 40 years since the LeDain Commission looked into the non-medical use of drugs and successive Liberal and Conservative governments have done nothing to update the government’s understanding of marijuana use in Canada today.
It is time to modernize our marijuana laws, move to decriminalization, and base laws on scientific evidence and public health principles.
An NDP government would seek to balance prevention, public health and well-being, harm reduction, community safety, and public education. We would also consult and work with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments.
I also recently met with local, licensed businesses that provide medical marijuana and listened as they outlined their need for a clear federal framework for the regulation of medical marijuana.
http://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/federalelection/330719971.html
Issue Summary #9 - Decriminalization of Marijuana
by Contributed - Ladysmith Chronicle
posted Oct 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister made campaign promises about marijuana reform, but now courts are buzzing with confusion, and the Liberals are doing nothing to clear the air. They are spending over $4 million a year prosecuting people for simple possession. There were 22,000 people in 2014 alone, and hours of court time wasted on something that should not even be a criminal offence.
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11/03/2016 08:33 (PST)
https://www.facebook.com/SheilaMalcolmsonNDP/photos/a.791298424240770.1073741828.788607237843222/979659998737944/?type=3
Sheila Malcolmson
NDP
New Democrats have long said that no one should be going to jail or be stuck with a criminal record for possession of marijuana for personal use. We have pledged to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana immediately.
It is clear Stephen Harper’s “war on drugs” is about ideology, not science, and the Conservatives have refused to listen or act responsibly on this file.
It has been 40 years since the LeDain Commission looked into the non-medical use of drugs and successive Liberal and Conservative governments have done nothing to update the government’s understanding of marijuana use in Canada today.
It is time to modernize our marijuana laws, move to decriminalization, and base laws on scientific evidence and public health principles.
An NDP government would seek to balance prevention, public health and well-being, harm reduction, community safety, and public education. We would also consult and work with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments.
I also recently met with local, licensed businesses that provide medical marijuana and listened as they outlined their need for a clear federal framework for the regulation of medical marijuana.
http://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/federalelection/330719971.html
Issue Summary #9 - Decriminalization of Marijuana
by Contributed - Ladysmith Chronicle
posted Oct 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister made campaign promises about marijuana reform, but now courts are buzzing with confusion, and the Liberals are doing nothing to clear the air. They are spending over $4 million a year prosecuting people for simple possession. There were 22,000 people in 2014 alone, and hours of court time wasted on something that should not even be a criminal offence.
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11/03/2016 08:33 (PST)
https://www.facebook.com/SheilaMalcolmsonNDP/photos/a.791298424240770.1073741828.788607237843222/979659998737944/?type=3
Wayne Stetski, NDP Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia (BC)
Wayne Stetski, NDP Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia (BC)
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Nelson Daily asked each candidate in the Kootenay/Columbia riding what their party’s stance on marijuana is. NDP candidate Wayne Stetski, responded by saying: “Medicinal marijuana is already legal in Canada, with the federal government issuing approvals. . . . Medicinal marijuana, as already determined by the Supreme Court of Canada, should be available in a variety of forms.” He also stated: “The challenge for municipalities is whether or not to allow marijuana operations in the community, and under which zoning and conditions. It is important, in my opinion, not to have large medicinal grow-ops located in residential areas due to potential odour and safety concerns. Storefront locations also need to be carefully located and the conditions of the licenses enforced. . . . We need to have further study and research on the benets and harms of marijuana, and we need a real eort to properly educate the public on this matter.” Mr. Stetski, however, failed to comment on what his party’s position is on mandatory minimum sentences in regards to cannabis.
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Cannabis and The New Democratic Party of Canada
OCTOBER 16, 2015 AT2:21AM
http://cannabisdigest.ca/cannabis-and-the-new-democratic-party-of-canada/
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Nelson Daily asked each candidate in the Kootenay/Columbia riding what their party’s stance on marijuana is. NDP candidate Wayne Stetski, responded by saying: “Medicinal marijuana is already legal in Canada, with the federal government issuing approvals. . . . Medicinal marijuana, as already determined by the Supreme Court of Canada, should be available in a variety of forms.” He also stated: “The challenge for municipalities is whether or not to allow marijuana operations in the community, and under which zoning and conditions. It is important, in my opinion, not to have large medicinal grow-ops located in residential areas due to potential odour and safety concerns. Storefront locations also need to be carefully located and the conditions of the licenses enforced. . . . We need to have further study and research on the benets and harms of marijuana, and we need a real eort to properly educate the public on this matter.” Mr. Stetski, however, failed to comment on what his party’s position is on mandatory minimum sentences in regards to cannabis.
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Cannabis and The New Democratic Party of Canada
OCTOBER 16, 2015 AT2:21AM
http://cannabisdigest.ca/cannabis-and-the-new-democratic-party-of-canada/
Stephen Fuhr, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
Stephen Fuhr, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
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Yes, I will support the Liberal Party’s position on this issue.
Stephen Fuhr
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Election_2015/15/09/02/Kelowna_Lake_Country_Questionnaire_Stephen_Fuhr_Liberal_Candidate/
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Yes, I will support the Liberal Party’s position on this issue.
Stephen Fuhr
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Election_2015/15/09/02/Kelowna_Lake_Country_Questionnaire_Stephen_Fuhr_Liberal_Candidate/
Ken Hardie, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
Ken Hardie, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
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Ken Hardie KenHardie @
Harper & Mulcair would leave marijuana production & profits in the hands of organized crime. That's not RealChange on.fb.me/1QLkyET
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11:43am - 30 Sep 15
https://www.twitter.com/kenhardie/status/649293584622067712
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Ken Hardie KenHardie @
Harper & Mulcair would leave marijuana production & profits in the hands of organized crime. That's not RealChange on.fb.me/1QLkyET
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11:43am - 30 Sep 15
https://www.twitter.com/kenhardie/status/649293584622067712
Gord Johns, NDP Member of Parliament for 59009 Courtenay-Alberni (BC)
Gord Johns, NDP Member of Parliament for 59009 Courtenay-Alberni (BC)
“(Prime Minister Stephen) Harper’s pot policy is reckless and it’s driven by ideology,” said NDP candidate Gord Johns.
“We will restore an evidence-based policy to government,” he said, touting his party’s 40-year stand in favour of at least decriminalizing.
“It’s been decades since we had a pragmatic discussion about this in Canada. It’s time for an adult conversation,” he said.
He said the NDP’s approach would include aggressive public health and education, harm reduction, funding research and establishing an independent commission on non-medical use of marijuana to help guide Parliament.
http://www.pqbnews.com/federalelection/322412141.html
Candidates in the election weeds
by Auren Ruvinsky - Parksville Qualicum Beach News
posted Aug 20, 2015 at 9:00 AM
“(Prime Minister Stephen) Harper’s pot policy is reckless and it’s driven by ideology,” said NDP candidate Gord Johns.
“We will restore an evidence-based policy to government,” he said, touting his party’s 40-year stand in favour of at least decriminalizing.
“It’s been decades since we had a pragmatic discussion about this in Canada. It’s time for an adult conversation,” he said.
He said the NDP’s approach would include aggressive public health and education, harm reduction, funding research and establishing an independent commission on non-medical use of marijuana to help guide Parliament.
http://www.pqbnews.com/federalelection/322412141.html
Candidates in the election weeds
by Auren Ruvinsky - Parksville Qualicum Beach News
posted Aug 20, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Ron McKinnon, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59008 Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam (BC)
Ron McKinnon, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59008 Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam (BC)
• McKinnon: "Decriminalization is not enough; you can't get the same level of control as with legalization… which removes the criminal element from the equation." Favours legalization, regulation and taxation. - See more at: http://www.tricitynews.com/federal-election/elex42-tpp-census-and-syrian-refugees-hot-topics-at-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-debate-1.2081057#sthash.28V2EE8p.dpuf
ELEX42: TPP, census and Syrian refugees hot topics at Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam debate
Sarah Payne / Tri City News
October 8, 2015 03:01 PM
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Hi,
I support the Liberal platform and policy on this matter. We propose to legalize, regulate (like alcohol and tobacco), and tax (like alcohol and tobacco). See my blog: https://ronmckinnon.liberal.ca/legalize-regulate-tax
Regards,
Ron
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
• McKinnon: "Decriminalization is not enough; you can't get the same level of control as with legalization… which removes the criminal element from the equation." Favours legalization, regulation and taxation. - See more at: http://www.tricitynews.com/federal-election/elex42-tpp-census-and-syrian-refugees-hot-topics-at-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-debate-1.2081057#sthash.28V2EE8p.dpuf
ELEX42: TPP, census and Syrian refugees hot topics at Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam debate
Sarah Payne / Tri City News
October 8, 2015 03:01 PM
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Hi,
I support the Liberal platform and policy on this matter. We propose to legalize, regulate (like alcohol and tobacco), and tax (like alcohol and tobacco). See my blog: https://ronmckinnon.liberal.ca/legalize-regulate-tax
Regards,
Ron
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
John Aldag, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59007 Cloverdale-Langley City (BC)
John Aldag, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59007 Cloverdale-Langley City (BC)
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Q: Position on marijuana? A: Today, marijuana trade in BC = $6B, proceeds to org crime. Remove from crime, control access -> safer streets.
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7:51pm - 7 Oct 15 from Langley, British Columbia
https://www.twitter.com/jwaldag/status/651953059224944640
February 2nd, 2016 / 8:10 p.m.
Liberal
John Aldag Cloverdale—Langley City, BC
Thank you.
I'd like to continue along with what we were just talking about a bit in regard to the idea of blockages as well as access. It's about looking at the power of the colleges across the country to influence where things go.
I'll go back a step. I've had a number of doctors speak to me about the use of medicinal marijuana as an example of where we have something that's legal, but it's only somewhat clear in the profession about what's allowed or what's not allowed. I've had some physicians say that they won't prescribe because it's unclear with the CMPA what the liabilities are. Some feel that the colleges of various jurisdictions will single them out if they're participating too much in prescribing.
I'm hoping you can put my mind at ease and say that the colleges will be enablers as opposed to setting up barriers to access. We've heard a lot about conscientious objection. There will be a body of physicians who simply don't want to participate and I'm hoping that won't influence the professional bodies that oversee this to create disincentives for participation. That could come through any number of ways. It can be sanctions. It can be the threat of sanctions. It can be threatening, or reducing the scope of licences because of over-prescribing whatever, or over-participation, or not doing a full range of things. We've had some discussions about whether people specialize in this. Does it limit their ability to practice the full range of medicine?
I would like to hear from your perspective, from the colleges' perspectives, about how we ensure that we don't end up with arbitrary restrictions or limitations to access and actually are able to enable those physicians. We've heard that upwards of 30% are showing support for participating. How do we ensure they are able to participate in physician-assisted dying initiatives and not have the colleges hanging over them?
https://openparliament.ca/committees/physician-assisted-dying/42-1/10/john-aldag-5/
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Q: Position on marijuana? A: Today, marijuana trade in BC = $6B, proceeds to org crime. Remove from crime, control access -> safer streets.
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7:51pm - 7 Oct 15 from Langley, British Columbia
https://www.twitter.com/jwaldag/status/651953059224944640
February 2nd, 2016 / 8:10 p.m.
Liberal
John Aldag Cloverdale—Langley City, BC
Thank you.
I'd like to continue along with what we were just talking about a bit in regard to the idea of blockages as well as access. It's about looking at the power of the colleges across the country to influence where things go.
I'll go back a step. I've had a number of doctors speak to me about the use of medicinal marijuana as an example of where we have something that's legal, but it's only somewhat clear in the profession about what's allowed or what's not allowed. I've had some physicians say that they won't prescribe because it's unclear with the CMPA what the liabilities are. Some feel that the colleges of various jurisdictions will single them out if they're participating too much in prescribing.
I'm hoping you can put my mind at ease and say that the colleges will be enablers as opposed to setting up barriers to access. We've heard a lot about conscientious objection. There will be a body of physicians who simply don't want to participate and I'm hoping that won't influence the professional bodies that oversee this to create disincentives for participation. That could come through any number of ways. It can be sanctions. It can be the threat of sanctions. It can be threatening, or reducing the scope of licences because of over-prescribing whatever, or over-participation, or not doing a full range of things. We've had some discussions about whether people specialize in this. Does it limit their ability to practice the full range of medicine?
I would like to hear from your perspective, from the colleges' perspectives, about how we ensure that we don't end up with arbitrary restrictions or limitations to access and actually are able to enable those physicians. We've heard that upwards of 30% are showing support for participating. How do we ensure they are able to participate in physician-assisted dying initiatives and not have the colleges hanging over them?
https://openparliament.ca/committees/physician-assisted-dying/42-1/10/john-aldag-5/
Thursday, June 9, 2016
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould PC, Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Canada & Liberal Member of Parliament for 59036 Vancouver Granville (BC)
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould PC, Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Canada & Liberal Member of Parliament for 59036 Vancouver Granville (BC)
2016-06-07 11:43 GMT-07:00 Ministerial Correspondence Unit - Mailout <Ministerial.
2016-06-07 11:43 GMT-07:00 Ministerial Correspondence Unit - Mailout <Ministerial.
Dear Mr. Vekemans:Thank you for your correspondence concerning marijuana. The Office of the Prime Minister and the offices of several of my colleagues have also forwarded to me a copy of your correspondence on this issue. I regret the lengthy delay in responding.It may interest you to know that our government will introduce legislation in the spring of 2017 in support of our commitment to legalize marijuana.It is important to note that, currently, the existing laws concerning marijuana remain in force. The possession, production, and trafficking of marijuana are some of the activities that are prohibited under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and are subject to law enforcement intervention, except where authorized by exemptions or regulations, such as the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations.I am working with my colleagues the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, and my parliamentary secretary, Mr. Bill Blair, on the launch of a task force that will provide expert advice on how the legalization process should take place, including the strict regulation of and restriction of access to marijuana. The task force will include perspectives from many different sectors, including health, justice, law enforcement, and public safety.Our objective is to ensure that marijuana is kept out of the hands of children and the profits out of the hands of criminals. Please be assured that the protection of Canadians is a priority for us as we work on this issue.Thank you again for writing.Respectfully,The Honourable Jody Wilson‑Raybould, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
Monsieur,Je vous remercie de votre correspondance concernant la marijuana. Le Cabinet du Premier ministre et les bureaux de plusieurs de mes collègues m’ont également fait parvenir une copie de votre correspondance sur cette question. Je regrette le délai de cette réponse.Vous serez peut‑être intéressé d'apprendre que notre gouvernement déposera un projet de loi au printemps 2017 pour honorer notre engagement à légaliser la marijuana.Il importe de noter qu'actuellement, les dispositions existantes relatives à la marijuana demeurent en vigueur. Ainsi, la possession, la production et le trafic de la marijuana figurent parmi les activités qui sont interdites par la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances et qui sont susceptibles de faire l'objet d'interventions policières, sauf lorsqu'elles sont autorisées par des exceptions ou par les règlements applicables, tels que le Règlement sur l'accès à la marihuana à des fins médicales.Je travaille en collaboration avec mes collègues, l'honorable Ralph Goodale, ministre de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile, l'honorable Jane Philpott, ministre de la Santé, et mon secrétaire parlementaire, M. Bill Blair, à la mise sur pied d'un groupe de travail qui fournira des conseils d'experts à l'égard de la façon dont le processus de légalisation devrait se dérouler, y compris la stricte réglementation de la marijuana et la restriction de l'accès à cette substance. Le groupe de travail réunira les points de vue de plusieurs secteurs différents, notamment la santé, la justice, l'application de la loi et la sécurité publique.Notre objectif est de faire en sorte que la marijuana demeure hors de la portée des enfants et que les profits ne tombent pas entre les mains des criminels. Soyez assuré que, dans le cadre de notre travail sur cette question, nous accorderons la priorité à la protection des Canadiens et des Canadiennes.Je vous remercie d'avoir pris le temps de m'écrire et vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur, l'expression de mes sentiments les meilleurs.L'honorable Jody Wilson‑Raybould, c.p., c.r., députée
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Bob Zimmer, MP - Prince George-Peace River
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Bob-Zimmer(72035)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Zimmer
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/bob-zimmer/
https://twitter.com/bobzimmermp
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Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:53 PM
By Greg Fry
Prince George, B.C.
- See more at: http://hqprincegeorge.com/news/news/v/Local/206234/Zimmer-applauds-new-medical-marijuana-regulations#sthash.QZC5aPDY.cWcvXmZg.dpuf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Zimmer
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/bob-zimmer/
https://twitter.com/bobzimmermp
Bob Zimmer
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-947-4524
Fax: 613-947-4527
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
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@acrosscanada Don't thank me, no.
— Bob Zimmer MP (@bobzimmermp) March 10, 2014
Strong Oppose
@bobzimmermp It's it about time to Unschedule Cannabis as a controlled substance? Thanks in advance for your support! #marijuana #cdnpoli
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) February 4, 2014
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Zimmer applauds new medical marijuana regulations
Zimmer applauds new medical marijuana regulations
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:53 PMBy Greg Fry
Prince George, B.C.
- See more at: http://hqprincegeorge.com/news/news/v/Local/206234/Zimmer-applauds-new-medical-marijuana-regulations#sthash.QZC5aPDY.cWcvXmZg.dpuf
Zimmer applauds new medical marijuana regulations
Zimmer applauds new medical marijuana regulations
Prince George-Peace River Conservative MP Bob Zimmer is applauding his government's new medical marijuana regulations.
June 13, 2013
By Greg Fry - HQPrinceGeorge.com
"What we have done is we have heard the concerns of constituents about marijuana grow operations in their neighbourhoods and made legislation to basically bring them out of the neighbourhoods and into proper secure drug producing facilities."
- See more at: http://hqprincegeorge.com/news/news/v/Local/206234/Zimmer-applauds-new-medical-marijuana-regulations#sthash.QZC5aPDY.dpuf
June 13, 2013
By Greg Fry - HQPrinceGeorge.com
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:53 PM
By Greg Fry
Prince George, B.C. - See more at: http://hqprincegeorge.com/news/news/v/Local/206234/Zimmer-applauds-new-medical-marijuana-regulations#sthash.QZC5aPDY.cWcvXmZg.dpuf
The changes mean Canadians will no longer be able to grow marijuana
legally at home and instead will require a prescription from a health
practitioner.By Greg Fry
Prince George, B.C. - See more at: http://hqprincegeorge.com/news/news/v/Local/206234/Zimmer-applauds-new-medical-marijuana-regulations#sthash.QZC5aPDY.cWcvXmZg.dpuf
"What we have done is we have heard the concerns of constituents about marijuana grow operations in their neighbourhoods and made legislation to basically bring them out of the neighbourhoods and into proper secure drug producing facilities."
- See more at: http://hqprincegeorge.com/news/news/v/Local/206234/Zimmer-applauds-new-medical-marijuana-regulations#sthash.QZC5aPDY.dpuf
Wai Young, MP - Vancouver South
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Wai-Young(59331)
http://waiyoung.ca/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/wai-young/
http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=vancouver-south
https://twitter.com/WaiYoung
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wai_Young
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Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/430689262468882432
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Oral Questions
October 31st, 2013 / 11:45 a.m.
Conservative
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2013/10/31/wai-young-1/
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http://waiyoung.ca/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/wai-young/
http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=vancouver-south
https://twitter.com/WaiYoung
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wai_Young
Wai Young
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-7052
Fax: 613-995-2962
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 6406 Victoria Drive (Main Office) Vancouver, British Columbia V5P 3X7 Telephone: 604-775-5323 Fax: 604-775-5420
© House of Commons
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@WaiYoung It's about time to Unschedule Cannabis, Yes? Thanks in advance for your support! http://t.co/366ZlkgUjx pic.twitter.com/MhSy5HIu9w
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) March 10, 2014
Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/430689262468882432
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Public Safety
Oral Questions
October 31st, 2013 / 11:45 a.m.
Conservative
Wai Young
Vancouver South, BC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Liberal member for Malpeque and the NDP member for Vancouver East met to support convicted drug dealer Marc Emery.
This individual is
serving a serious sentence in the United States for selling drugs online
where anyone can access them. Criminal acts like these put our children
at risk, yet the opposition members cannot stop their support for the
drug trade.
Can the government tell this House what has been done to keep Canada safe from criminals?
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Conservative Says MPs Backing Marc Emery Support Drug Trade
Nov 3 2013
POT TV - Conservative MP Wai Young brought up Opposition MP support for imprisoned marijuana activist Marc Emery in the House of Commons, calling it "support for the drug trade." Find out why Opposition MPs support Marc Emery. Watch the Parliamentary...
http://youtu.be/mbwIUgV1D6s
Nov 3 2013
POT TV - Conservative MP Wai Young brought up Opposition MP support for imprisoned marijuana activist Marc Emery in the House of Commons, calling it "support for the drug trade." Find out why Opposition MPs support Marc Emery. Watch the Parliamentary...
Published on 3 Nov 2013
POT TV - Conservative MP Wai Young
brought up Opposition MP support for imprisoned marijuana activist Marc
Emery in the House of Commons, calling it "support for the drug trade."
Find out why Opposition MPs support Marc Emery:
http://www.cannabisculture.com/conten...
Watch the press conference:
http://www.cannabisculture.com/conten...
Find out more about Marc Emery at http://FreeMarc.ca
Recorded October 31, 2013
Find out why Opposition MPs support Marc Emery:
http://www.cannabisculture.com/conten...
Watch the press conference:
http://www.cannabisculture.com/conten...
Find out more about Marc Emery at http://FreeMarc.ca
Recorded October 31, 2013
http://youtu.be/mbwIUgV1D6s
Alice Wong, MP - Richmond
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Alice-Wong%2830812%29
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/alice-wong/
http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/statement-by-jason-kenney-minister-for-multiculturalism-alice-wong-minister-of-state-seniors-and-tim-uppal-minister-of-state-multiculturalism/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/alice-wong/
The Honourable Alice Wong
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“Justin Trudeau has put out new ads to ethnic media to mislead
Canadians about his pro-drug legalization policies. The ad is false and
dishonest. This ad is in direct response to the outrage expressed by
immigrant communities and parents across Canada who have been clear that
they do not support Justin Trudeau’s plan to legalize marijuana. The
truth about Justin Trudeau is that he will make marijuana legal in
Canada. Justin Trudeau’s plan will make it easier for kids to access
drugs and will send a message to young people that taking drugs is not a
problem, making the difficult job of parents even harder. Only the
Conservative Government is committed to keeping illegal drugs out of the
hands of kids and off the streets.”http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/statement-by-jason-kenney-minister-for-multiculturalism-alice-wong-minister-of-state-seniors-and-tim-uppal-minister-of-state-multiculturalism/
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don't know stance
David Wilks, MP - Kootenay-Columbia
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Strong appose.
*****
December 9th, 2013 / 5:20 p.m.
Conservative
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Each one of you here today has used the words “awareness”, “best practices”, “data collection”, “science”, and “reasoning”. I will bring up a term that is widely used: “medical marijuana”. I don't believe there is any awareness of it. I don't believe there are any best practices for it. I don't believe there's been any data collection whatsoever. There's been very little science done on it. There's very little reasoning as to why we're doing it, especially when we have synthetic models of Marinol, nabiximol, and dronabinol, which provide opportunities for those who are affected by some significant diseases and can
Seeing that a doctor can prescribe medical marijuana without it going through a pharmacy, I'm curious to hear your perspective, given the addiction issues you've seen, on two things. One, do you believe that marijuana can be an addictive drug; and two, from the perspective of medical marijuana, what needs to be done to ensure that that it is safely prescribed to those who fall under the prescription of a medical doctor?
I'll start with whoever wants to start. You have about one minute each.
Dr. Buckley, you seem to be quite enthralled. Go ahead.
Dr. Norman Buckley
No, I'm going to watch this one go by.
David Wilks Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Dr. Bromley.
Dr. Lisa Bromley
Of course marijuana is an addictive drug. No one can debate that. We need clinical practice guidelines on physicians using it safely. The best I know of are by Dr. Mel Kahan from Toronto, who is planning to release a paper in Canadian Family Physician to guide physicians on how best to prescribe it safely given that it will be a matter of a clinical judgment now. Generally, physicians are quite unprepared to face this as an issue.
David Wilks Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Ms. DeGroote.
Peggi DeGroote
I think it's difficult for family physicians to have so many different treatment modalities in their medical bag with the limited time they have. I know that we have some patients, especially who have MS, where it has been the miracle drug for them. They're no longer in wheelchairs and they can really get out and function, and that's wonderful.
It's tough. I'm not a doctor. The doctor's have to make that clinical decision, and we give them full authority to do that, because that's what they're good at.
David Wilks Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Dr. Buckley, I'll put you on the spot now.
Dr. Norman Buckley
I'm with Dr. Bromley. There are a variety of things that are addictive, and marijuana is probably one of them. Addiction is an interaction between a substance and a person. Some people are addicted to a variety of things, and that's a very complex story.
As far as clinical use goes, I'm entirely in agreement that we know precious little about it. We don't prescribe marijuana. We give them permission to use it with a “get out of jail free” card that we sign. This keeps them from getting busted unless they fail to adhere to certain rules about how much they can have and what they can have with it. My clinical choice is to use the commercially available preparations first.
The other challenge is that smoking itself is bad for you. I don't care what you're smoking—oregano, marijuana, or tobacco—smoking is bad for you. We also know precious little about the different strains. I have a patient who comes in with a book on different genetic strains of marijuana. He knows more about marijuana and genetics than I do about people. So it is a very difficult medical situation.
http://openparliament.ca/committees/health/41-2/10/david-wilks-2/
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http://openparliament.ca/politicians/david-wilks/
David Wilks
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
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Fax: 613-996-9923
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Strong appose.
*****
December 9th, 2013 / 5:20 p.m.
Conservative
David Wilks
Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Each one of you here today has used the words “awareness”, “best practices”, “data collection”, “science”, and “reasoning”. I will bring up a term that is widely used: “medical marijuana”. I don't believe there is any awareness of it. I don't believe there are any best practices for it. I don't believe there's been any data collection whatsoever. There's been very little science done on it. There's very little reasoning as to why we're doing it, especially when we have synthetic models of Marinol, nabiximol, and dronabinol, which provide opportunities for those who are affected by some significant diseases and can
Seeing that a doctor can prescribe medical marijuana without it going through a pharmacy, I'm curious to hear your perspective, given the addiction issues you've seen, on two things. One, do you believe that marijuana can be an addictive drug; and two, from the perspective of medical marijuana, what needs to be done to ensure that that it is safely prescribed to those who fall under the prescription of a medical doctor?
I'll start with whoever wants to start. You have about one minute each.
Dr. Buckley, you seem to be quite enthralled. Go ahead.
Dr. Norman Buckley
No, I'm going to watch this one go by.
David Wilks Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Dr. Bromley.
Dr. Lisa Bromley
Of course marijuana is an addictive drug. No one can debate that. We need clinical practice guidelines on physicians using it safely. The best I know of are by Dr. Mel Kahan from Toronto, who is planning to release a paper in Canadian Family Physician to guide physicians on how best to prescribe it safely given that it will be a matter of a clinical judgment now. Generally, physicians are quite unprepared to face this as an issue.
David Wilks Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Ms. DeGroote.
Peggi DeGroote
I think it's difficult for family physicians to have so many different treatment modalities in their medical bag with the limited time they have. I know that we have some patients, especially who have MS, where it has been the miracle drug for them. They're no longer in wheelchairs and they can really get out and function, and that's wonderful.
It's tough. I'm not a doctor. The doctor's have to make that clinical decision, and we give them full authority to do that, because that's what they're good at.
David Wilks Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Dr. Buckley, I'll put you on the spot now.
Dr. Norman Buckley
I'm with Dr. Bromley. There are a variety of things that are addictive, and marijuana is probably one of them. Addiction is an interaction between a substance and a person. Some people are addicted to a variety of things, and that's a very complex story.
As far as clinical use goes, I'm entirely in agreement that we know precious little about it. We don't prescribe marijuana. We give them permission to use it with a “get out of jail free” card that we sign. This keeps them from getting busted unless they fail to adhere to certain rules about how much they can have and what they can have with it. My clinical choice is to use the commercially available preparations first.
The other challenge is that smoking itself is bad for you. I don't care what you're smoking—oregano, marijuana, or tobacco—smoking is bad for you. We also know precious little about the different strains. I have a patient who comes in with a book on different genetic strains of marijuana. He knows more about marijuana and genetics than I do about people. So it is a very difficult medical situation.
http://openparliament.ca/committees/health/41-2/10/david-wilks-2/
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John Weston, MP - West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/John-Weston%2835998%29
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strong oppose
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"...
Weston was opposed on the grounds that marijuana is an entry-level drug. “The Conservatives have brought in a series of laws that will crack down on drug related crime.”
... "
http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/weston-pounded-in-squamish-debate/Content?oid=2162554
http://www.cannabisfacts.ca/politicians_on_CLR.html
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/john-weston/
John Weston
Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus
Province / Territory:British Columbia
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
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Telephone: 613-947-4617
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Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
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strong oppose
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Weston pounded in Squamish debate
Candidates stick to party scripts one week before voters go to the polls
by Paul Carlucci"...
Weston was opposed on the grounds that marijuana is an entry-level drug. “The Conservatives have brought in a series of laws that will crack down on drug related crime.”
... "
http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/weston-pounded-in-squamish-debate/Content?oid=2162554
http://www.cannabisfacts.ca/politicians_on_CLR.html
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Mark Warawa, MP - Langley
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Mark-Warawa%2825467%29
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Strong oppose
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Financial Statement of Minister of Finance
The Budget
Government Orders
May 8th, 2006 / 1:30 p.m.
Langley
B.C.
Conservative
...
In my riding, I have seen huge numbers of marijuana grow operations taken down by RCMP officers, who are overwhelmed with the number of grow ops reported. In Langley, my staff are currently attending the trials of two men who have been charged with murdering three Langley residents in separate incidents. Talk about being bold, the clubhouse of the Hells Angels is located within feet of my constituency office.
...
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2006/5/8/mark-warawa-1/
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Langley MP Mark Warawa with the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and personnel from Ottawa Fire Services at medical marijuana announcement in Ottawa on June 10, 2013.
Video of Town Hall Meeting on Medical Marijuana:
http://www.markwarawa.com/-right-column-/resources-on-marijuana-for-medical-purposes-regulations--mmpr-?amp%3Bsection_id=7344
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/mark-warawa/
Mark Warawa
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-1157
Fax: 613-943-1823
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
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Strong oppose
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Financial Statement of Minister of Finance
The Budget
Government Orders
May 8th, 2006 / 1:30 p.m.
Langley
B.C.
Conservative
Mark Warawa
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment
"...
In my riding, I have seen huge numbers of marijuana grow operations taken down by RCMP officers, who are overwhelmed with the number of grow ops reported. In Langley, my staff are currently attending the trials of two men who have been charged with murdering three Langley residents in separate incidents. Talk about being bold, the clubhouse of the Hells Angels is located within feet of my constituency office.
...
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2006/5/8/mark-warawa-1/
***
Langley MP Mark Warawa with the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and personnel from Ottawa Fire Services at medical marijuana announcement in Ottawa on June 10, 2013.
Video of Town Hall Meeting on Medical Marijuana:
http://www.markwarawa.com/-right-column-/resources-on-marijuana-for-medical-purposes-regulations--mmpr-?amp%3Bsection_id=7344
Mark Strahl, MP - Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Mark-Strahl%2871986%29
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/mark-strahl/
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http://openparliament.ca/politicians/mark-strahl/
Mark Strahl
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-2940
Fax: 613-944-9376
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
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Strong Oppose
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Strahl speaks out against marihuana grow-ops
Thu, 04/25/2013
"Ottawa- Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl stood in the House of Commons today to speak out against marihuana grow-ops:
"Mr. Speaker, I recently met with a number of families who are concerned by a large marihuana grow operation that has sprung up in their neighbourhood.
"Shockingly, this massive grow op is considered a legal grow under the Medical Marihuana Access Program regulations set up by a previous Liberal government.
"Medical marihuana grow ops have grown out of control in my riding of Chilliwack--Fraser Canyon. Families in Chilliwack are concerned that their children, their safety and their standard of living is all put at risk when a grow op is located in their community.
"Organized crime has infiltrated the Program, and there is no ability for city officials or firefighters to even know where these so called legal grows are located.
"Fortunately, our government is making significant changes to the Program, and we will make it illegal to grow medical marihuana in neighbourhoods by March 2014.
"Unfortunately, the NDP and the Liberals have opposed our efforts to get rid of these grow ops. It's time for them to get on board with our government, keep families safe, and get marihuana grow ops out of our neighbourhoods."
"Mr. Speaker, I recently met with a number of families who are concerned by a large marihuana grow operation that has sprung up in their neighbourhood.
"Shockingly, this massive grow op is considered a legal grow under the Medical Marihuana Access Program regulations set up by a previous Liberal government.
"Medical marihuana grow ops have grown out of control in my riding of Chilliwack--Fraser Canyon. Families in Chilliwack are concerned that their children, their safety and their standard of living is all put at risk when a grow op is located in their community.
"Organized crime has infiltrated the Program, and there is no ability for city officials or firefighters to even know where these so called legal grows are located.
"Fortunately, our government is making significant changes to the Program, and we will make it illegal to grow medical marihuana in neighbourhoods by March 2014.
"Unfortunately, the NDP and the Liberals have opposed our efforts to get rid of these grow ops. It's time for them to get on board with our government, keep families safe, and get marihuana grow ops out of our neighbourhoods."
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@markstrahl Cannabis is SAFER than Coffee, thanks in Advance for your support to Unschedule Cannabis! :) #cdnpoli http://t.co/5WtTyjNhZq
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) March 9, 2014
Kennedy Stewart, MP - Burnaby-Douglas
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Kennedy-Stewart%2831701%29
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he doesn't mention Marijuana, but he does talk about safer communities, when looking at it from a health prespective rather than criminal.
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Private Members' Business
January 30th, 2012 / 11:30 a.m.
NDP
...
This bill could perhaps have been added to Bill C-10, which we all know is the omnibus crime bill that rolled nine pieces of legislation into one larger piece of legislation. Perhaps the most famous clause in Bill C-10 is the one that requires six months for six plants, that is, if someone is caught with six marijuana plants in his or her window box, plants the size of a person's little finger, the mandatory minimum sentence is six months in jail. Of course, the federal government can pass these big stick laws without any fear that it is going to drive up the federal deficit because all of these costs are offloaded to the provinces. The Quebec government was the first one to come out and say that Bill C-10 would cost the province perhaps upwards of $1 billion. Now other provinces have come out and said this is offloading by the federal government.
...
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/1/30/kennedy-stewart-1/
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October 6th, 2011 / 9:20 a.m.
NDP
http://openparliament.ca/committees/justice/41-1/4/kennedy-stewart-1/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/kennedy-stewart/
Kennedy Stewart
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
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Kennedy StewartHi Sam, cannabis use is a personal choice, and I do not believe that anyone should be criminalized for using it. Our Party leader, Tom Mulcair, is currently involved in discussions with the Canadian Medical Association on how to best prescribe cannabis (currently, there are no established guidelines, and the medical community has expressed that it needs time before moving to legalization to work out best practices). We believe this issue is too important to too many Canadians to not do it properly - so we are eager to continue our policy discussions around cannabis with experts and other groups. Let me know if I can provide further info. Best wishes, Kennedy
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he doesn't mention Marijuana, but he does talk about safer communities, when looking at it from a health prespective rather than criminal.
Respect for Communities Act
Government Orders
November 28th, 2013 / 11:15 a.m.
NDP
Government Orders
November 28th, 2013 / 11:15 a.m.
NDP
Kennedy Stewart
Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Mr. Speaker, the questions are good today and I really hope they add to the debate.
Safe injection sites,
again, are a flashpoint for debate just because they are new. They are
new because people's thinking on them has started to change, mainly
because of the great scientific evidence that we have had. Again, these
are peer-reviewed studies that are in international scientific journals
which stem from the work that has been done in the Vancouver site, as
well as sites all around the world.
We have to pay attention
to this evidence, because people are suffering. It is not just the
people who are immediately affected by addiction, it is the communities.
If we were in the downtown east side before the safe injection site was
put in place, we would see a community that was in real pain and chaos.
After the safe injection site, it is not totally fixed, but the harm
has been reduced.
That is really the key
here. When we went from thinking about it as a criminal matter to a
health matter, that was when the debate started to change and we had a
more mature debate about it. I hope we can do that in the House.
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National Flag of Canada
Private Members' Business
January 30th, 2012 / 11:30 a.m.
NDP
Kennedy Stewart
Burnaby—Douglas, BC
" ...
This bill could perhaps have been added to Bill C-10, which we all know is the omnibus crime bill that rolled nine pieces of legislation into one larger piece of legislation. Perhaps the most famous clause in Bill C-10 is the one that requires six months for six plants, that is, if someone is caught with six marijuana plants in his or her window box, plants the size of a person's little finger, the mandatory minimum sentence is six months in jail. Of course, the federal government can pass these big stick laws without any fear that it is going to drive up the federal deficit because all of these costs are offloaded to the provinces. The Quebec government was the first one to come out and say that Bill C-10 would cost the province perhaps upwards of $1 billion. Now other provinces have come out and said this is offloading by the federal government.
...
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/1/30/kennedy-stewart-1/
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October 6th, 2011 / 9:20 a.m.
NDP
Kennedy Stewart
Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I welcome the witnesses. You'll have to excuse me if I jump right to questions. My time is short.
I am mostly interested in
questions regarding the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. My first
question, for Mr. Nicholson, would be regarding the “six months for six
plants” aspect of this bill. In terms of the size of the marijuana
plants, it says that it's six plants; it doesn't seem to be defined.
Would seedings be considered here?
9:20 a.m.
Conservative
Conservative
Rob Nicholson
Niagara Falls, ON
Again, we rely on
police, and it's a question of fact in each case. Since you raised the
six plants, the individual has to be in the business of trafficking—the
business of buying and selling these. As you know, when these matters go
before court, it's a question of fact in each case.
9:25 a.m.
NDP
NDP
Kennedy Stewart
Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Of course the police would need some guidance on this. Will there be any guidance provided?
9:25 a.m.
Conservative
Conservative
Rob Nicholson
Niagara Falls, ON
They get guidance from provincial attorneys general, crown attorneys. They're the experts, quite frankly.
I've been very impressed
in my meetings with them over the years. They tell me what a serious
problem this is in terms of health and safety and how many times this
provides the currency for harder drugs.
It is a big problem, and we're addressing it in this particular piece of legislation.
9:25 a.m.
NDP
NDP
Kennedy Stewart
Burnaby—Douglas, BC
But it is possible that someone could go to jail for six months for having six seedlings in a window box?
9:25 a.m.
Conservative
Conservative
Rob Nicholson
Niagara Falls, ON
He has to be in the
business of trafficking in drugs. I've introduced this four times, and I
appreciate that my critics don't want to talk about that because that
hurts the case against getting rid of the whole bill. But that is an
essential part of that, and that has to be proven in every case.
9:25 a.m.
NDP
NDP
Kennedy Stewart
Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Well, I'm happy to talk about trafficking. I was just wondering how exactly you determine if someone is—
9:25 a.m.
Conservative
Conservative
Rob Nicholson
Niagara Falls, ON
If you're happy to
talk about trafficking, we're on the same page. That's what we're
talking about in this bill. This is good news.
9:25 a.m.
NDP
NDP
Kennedy Stewart
Burnaby—Douglas, BC
I would like to know how exactly you determine whether someone is trafficking in six seedlings.
9:25 a.m.
Conservative
Conservative
Rob Nicholson
Niagara Falls, ON
Law enforcement
agencies can tell you the things they look for. I mean, it's becoming
quite sophisticated. I've been across the country and I've had these
conversations with them. They tell me they see the changes within the
business. They tell me, for instance, the grow-op business has moved
outside the cities and into the country, where they feel they may be
under less scrutiny.
There have been
developments in that. When you talk with law enforcement agencies, I
think you'll be very impressed by how sophisticated and how expert they
are becoming.
http://openparliament.ca/committees/justice/41-1/4/kennedy-stewart-1/
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