The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources & Liberal Member of Parliament for 46014 Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba)
“I am supportive.”
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
"
14. Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? And have you ever used it?
Yes, I do support the legalization of a small amount, and yes, I have tried it but not for a long time.
"
Jim Carr, Liberal — Winnipeg South Centre
'I want to be a strong voice for the people of Winnipeg South Centre in Parliament'
By Brittany Hobson, for CBC News Posted: Oct 06, 2015 9:58 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 06, 2015 9:58 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-winnipeg-south-centre-jim-carr-1.3256750
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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Thursday, July 7, 2016
Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development & Liberal Member of Parliament for 46013 Winnipeg South (Manitoba)
Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development & Liberal Member of Parliament for 46013 Winnipeg South (Manitoba)
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Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
I did a few puffs in my teens, but I was never a user.
I mostly hung out at curling clubs and drank beer when I was of age. But our party has been very clear: We want to take it out of the hands of young people and gangs and our approach will be to legalize, regulate, tax and to ensure marijuana is kept out of the hands of our young people.
We have among the highest rates of young people using marijuana in the world, and the present system is just not working.
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Terry Duguid, Liberal — Winnipeg South
'Winnipeg South needs a strong voice in Ottawa and not Ottawa's voice in Winnipeg South'
By Scott Billeck, for CBC News Posted: Oct 06, 2015 9:18 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 06, 2015 9:18 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-winnipeg-south-terry-duguid-1.3251772
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Duguid maintains the Liberal party’s stance on marijuana legalization, Bill C-51, and women’s right to choose abortion, but adds that his collaborative approach to leadership in the public and private sector will mean better representation for Winnipeg South.
"
Winnipeg South
Liberal Terry Duguid running in Winnipeg South
Whyte Ridge resident banking on experience to capture riding
By: Danielle Da Silva
Posted: 08/18/2015 3:40 PM
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/federal-election/wpgsouth/Liberal-Terry-Duguid-running-in-Winnipeg-South-322205921.html
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"
Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
I did a few puffs in my teens, but I was never a user.
I mostly hung out at curling clubs and drank beer when I was of age. But our party has been very clear: We want to take it out of the hands of young people and gangs and our approach will be to legalize, regulate, tax and to ensure marijuana is kept out of the hands of our young people.
We have among the highest rates of young people using marijuana in the world, and the present system is just not working.
"
Terry Duguid, Liberal — Winnipeg South
'Winnipeg South needs a strong voice in Ottawa and not Ottawa's voice in Winnipeg South'
By Scott Billeck, for CBC News Posted: Oct 06, 2015 9:18 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 06, 2015 9:18 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-winnipeg-south-terry-duguid-1.3251772
"
Duguid maintains the Liberal party’s stance on marijuana legalization, Bill C-51, and women’s right to choose abortion, but adds that his collaborative approach to leadership in the public and private sector will mean better representation for Winnipeg South.
"
Winnipeg South
Liberal Terry Duguid running in Winnipeg South
Whyte Ridge resident banking on experience to capture riding
By: Danielle Da Silva
Posted: 08/18/2015 3:40 PM
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/federal-election/wpgsouth/Liberal-Terry-Duguid-running-in-Winnipeg-South-322205921.html
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Daniel Blaikie, NDP Member of Parliament for 46005 Elmwood-Transcona (Manitoba)
Daniel Blaikie, NDP Member of Parliament for 46005 Elmwood-Transcona (Manitoba)
"
Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
We would decriminalize it right away because we don't think that people's lives should be ruined for small possession charges that have to do with personal use. I did a bachelor of arts degree and a master of arts degree and I got a trade certificate, so I've seen a lot.
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Daniel Blaikie, NDP — Elmwood-Transcona
'The only way to get change is to change them out'
By Riley Chervinski, for CBC News Posted: Oct 06, 2015 7:45 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 06, 2015 7:45 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-elmwood-transcona-daniel-blaikie-1.3252509
"
Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
We would decriminalize it right away because we don't think that people's lives should be ruined for small possession charges that have to do with personal use. I did a bachelor of arts degree and a master of arts degree and I got a trade certificate, so I've seen a lot.
"
Daniel Blaikie, NDP — Elmwood-Transcona
'The only way to get change is to change them out'
By Riley Chervinski, for CBC News Posted: Oct 06, 2015 7:45 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 06, 2015 7:45 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-elmwood-transcona-daniel-blaikie-1.3252509
Doug Eyolfson, Liberal Member of Parliament for 46002 Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley (Manitoba)
Doug Eyolfson, Liberal Member of Parliament for 46002 Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley (Manitoba)
"
Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
Whether or not I've tried it is a personal matter I would put under things like my medical history, so it's not something I would talk about.
I certainly support legalizing the possession and purchase of it. I think that the current system of laws do not do anything to make the community safer. I think prohibition is a failure. It's widespread in the community and the fact that it's illegal is a large criminal enterprise, which is actually making the community quite unsafe.
I've seen this from my own personal experience at work. I look after a lot of victims of violence, and much of that is violence of gang members involved in the drug trade. We need to get this out of the hands of criminals and into the hands of responsible licensed vendors.
This will also get it out of the hands of kids. We have the highest rate of marijuana usage among youth in the entire industrialized world because they have absolutely unrestricted access to it. They actually use it much more than alcohol because it's easier to get.
What we need to do is regulate it the way we do alcohol. You have to go to a licensed vendor and you have to produce ID to prove you're an adult. And when you regulate it like that, you can also tax it. That can create a revenue stream that's going into our general revenue, including things like infrastructure, as opposed to profits for criminal gangs.
"
Doug Eyolfson, Liberal — Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley
'When people are economically disadvantaged, that goes hand-in-hand with poor health'
CBC News Posted: Oct 06, 2015 7:17 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 06, 2015 7:23 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-charleswood-stjames-assiniboia-headingley-doug-eyolfson-1.3252428
"
Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
Whether or not I've tried it is a personal matter I would put under things like my medical history, so it's not something I would talk about.
I certainly support legalizing the possession and purchase of it. I think that the current system of laws do not do anything to make the community safer. I think prohibition is a failure. It's widespread in the community and the fact that it's illegal is a large criminal enterprise, which is actually making the community quite unsafe.
I've seen this from my own personal experience at work. I look after a lot of victims of violence, and much of that is violence of gang members involved in the drug trade. We need to get this out of the hands of criminals and into the hands of responsible licensed vendors.
This will also get it out of the hands of kids. We have the highest rate of marijuana usage among youth in the entire industrialized world because they have absolutely unrestricted access to it. They actually use it much more than alcohol because it's easier to get.
What we need to do is regulate it the way we do alcohol. You have to go to a licensed vendor and you have to produce ID to prove you're an adult. And when you regulate it like that, you can also tax it. That can create a revenue stream that's going into our general revenue, including things like infrastructure, as opposed to profits for criminal gangs.
"
Doug Eyolfson, Liberal — Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley
'When people are economically disadvantaged, that goes hand-in-hand with poor health'
CBC News Posted: Oct 06, 2015 7:17 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 06, 2015 7:23 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-charleswood-stjames-assiniboia-headingley-doug-eyolfson-1.3252428
Friday, January 15, 2016
The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour & Liberal Member of Parliament for 46006 Kildonan-St. Paul (Manitoba)
The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour & Liberal Member of Parliament for 46006 Kildonan-St. Paul (Manitoba)
On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM, <MaryAnn.Mihychuk@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Dear 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 by your participation in this historic conversation.
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 Spring of 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals.” Since then, the Government has launched 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.
I have said it before and I will say it again, I support the legalization of marijuana.
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.
Yours sincerely,
Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk
Member of Parliament for Kildonan-St. Paul
"
Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
I do support the legalization of marijuana. Tax it, regulate it and prevent users from buying it from drug dealers on the streets
"
MaryAnn Mihychuk, Liberal — Kildonan-St. Paul
'Liberal Party did more for Senate reform in one morning than Stephen Harper has done in 10 years'
CBC News Posted: Oct 07, 2015 7:48 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 07, 2015 7:48 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-kildonan-st-paul-maryann-mihychuk-1.3260164
On Dec 10, 2015 8:34 AM, <MaryAnn.Mihychuk@parl.gc.ca> wrote: Good morning Sam,
Thank you for taking the time to send your ideas. This email was very informative and well-written. The government of Canada is indeed committed to legalizing, restricting and regulating access of marijuana.
These ideas will be brought to the Minister's attention and they have been made note of.
Regards,
Julia Demkowycz
On behalf of the Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk Member of Parliament, Kildonan - St. Paul Minister of Employment, Workforce Development & Labour? ________________________________ From: Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com> Sent: December 8, 2015 1:17 AM To: The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC; Mihychuk, MaryAnn - M.P. Subject: The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC Re: Removing Cannabis From the Drug Schedule
Monday December 7, 2015
The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Re: Removing Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
Dear Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk,
Now that the Governor General has stated (on Friday December 4th 2015) in the Speech from the Throne, "To that end, the Government will introduce legislation that will ... legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana". The question remains on exactly how to go about doing this.
I have taken the liberty of drafting my own independent Bill that I hope Members of Parliament & The Senate will accept & adopt. I have titled and Numbered the Bill, and put it in the format of existing legislation.
Attached is a PDF (and links) for Bill S-420 'Remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule Act'
This legislation clearly outlines 6 things needed to be done.
1. End the Prohibition of Cannabis by completely removing it from Schedule II, VII and VIII;
2. Grant amnesty for past convictions under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
3. Let the Provinces, Territories and First Nations decide how they want to (tax, regulate, control, distribute) cannabis if needed;
4. Permit personal growing akin to normal municipal regulations for growing garden plants at home;
5. Recognize the value of dispensaries working with any Provincial, Territorial or First Nations legal access system; and
6. Repeal the Industrial Hemp Regulations, Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, along with the Other Consequential regulations relating to Cannabis as a Schedule II, VII and VIII substance.
Also attached is a PDF for Bill C-421 'The Cannabis Freedom Act'.
An Act to establish a National Day of Recognition and Reconciliation for those who have lost their lives or had their lives ruined from the failed Drug War, by designating the 20th day of April to be known as 'Cannabis Freedom Day' as a non-statutory holiday.
I look forward to your reply, comments and support for this proposal.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Vekemans
On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM, <MaryAnn.Mihychuk@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Dear 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 by your participation in this historic conversation.
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 Spring of 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals.” Since then, the Government has launched 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.
I have said it before and I will say it again, I support the legalization of marijuana.
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.
Yours sincerely,
Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk
Member of Parliament for Kildonan-St. Paul
"
Would you support legalizing a small amount of marijuana? Have you ever tried it?
I do support the legalization of marijuana. Tax it, regulate it and prevent users from buying it from drug dealers on the streets
"
MaryAnn Mihychuk, Liberal — Kildonan-St. Paul
'Liberal Party did more for Senate reform in one morning than Stephen Harper has done in 10 years'
CBC News Posted: Oct 07, 2015 7:48 AM CT Last Updated: Oct 07, 2015 7:48 AM CT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/election-manitoba-kildonan-st-paul-maryann-mihychuk-1.3260164
On Dec 10, 2015 8:34 AM, <MaryAnn.Mihychuk@parl.gc.ca> wrote: Good morning Sam,
Thank you for taking the time to send your ideas. This email was very informative and well-written. The government of Canada is indeed committed to legalizing, restricting and regulating access of marijuana.
These ideas will be brought to the Minister's attention and they have been made note of.
Regards,
Julia Demkowycz
On behalf of the Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk Member of Parliament, Kildonan - St. Paul Minister of Employment, Workforce Development & Labour? ________________________________ From: Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com> Sent: December 8, 2015 1:17 AM To: The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC; Mihychuk, MaryAnn - M.P. Subject: The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC Re: Removing Cannabis From the Drug Schedule
Monday December 7, 2015
The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk PC Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Re: Removing Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
Dear Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk,
Now that the Governor General has stated (on Friday December 4th 2015) in the Speech from the Throne, "To that end, the Government will introduce legislation that will ... legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana". The question remains on exactly how to go about doing this.
I have taken the liberty of drafting my own independent Bill that I hope Members of Parliament & The Senate will accept & adopt. I have titled and Numbered the Bill, and put it in the format of existing legislation.
Attached is a PDF (and links) for Bill S-420 'Remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule Act'
This legislation clearly outlines 6 things needed to be done.
1. End the Prohibition of Cannabis by completely removing it from Schedule II, VII and VIII;
2. Grant amnesty for past convictions under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
3. Let the Provinces, Territories and First Nations decide how they want to (tax, regulate, control, distribute) cannabis if needed;
4. Permit personal growing akin to normal municipal regulations for growing garden plants at home;
5. Recognize the value of dispensaries working with any Provincial, Territorial or First Nations legal access system; and
6. Repeal the Industrial Hemp Regulations, Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, along with the Other Consequential regulations relating to Cannabis as a Schedule II, VII and VIII substance.
Also attached is a PDF for Bill C-421 'The Cannabis Freedom Act'.
An Act to establish a National Day of Recognition and Reconciliation for those who have lost their lives or had their lives ruined from the failed Drug War, by designating the 20th day of April to be known as 'Cannabis Freedom Day' as a non-statutory holiday.
I look forward to your reply, comments and support for this proposal.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Vekemans
Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Liberal Member of Parliament for 46011 Winnipeg Centre (Manitoba)
Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Liberal Member of Parliament for 46011 Winnipeg Centre (Manitoba)
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Hi
Thanks for taking the time to reach me. Apologies for missing your previous e-mail.
I definitely support the legalisation of cannabis. In fact, the Liberal Party is in favour of legalising, and, most importantly, *regulating* marijuana. That is, treating it like cigarettes or alcohol. It would be taxable and it would no longer enrich criminals, but its sale, and consumption, like alcohol or cigarettes, would not be allowed to minors.
Thank you for your interest and don’t hesitate to get back to me if you have any other questions.
– Robert
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
On Jan 14, 2016 12:37 PM, <robert.falcon@parl.gc.ca> wrote: Good day Sam,
Thank you for your enthusiasm on the matter. Please refer to the following regarding introducing of bills into Parliament, and the numbering of bills:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/House/compendium/web-content/c_d_bills-e.htm
Sim Pannu Assistant to Robert-Falcon Ouellette, MP for Winnipeg Centre RobertFalcon.ca<http://robertfalcon.ca/> ________________________________
From: Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com> Sent: January 14, 2016 2:31 PM To: Ouellette, Robert-Falcon - M.P. Subject: Robert-Falcon Ouellette Re: Removing Cannabis From the Drug Schedule
Thursday January 14, 2016
Robert-Falcon Ouellette, MP Winnipeg Centre (Manitoba) House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Re: Removing Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
Dear Robert-Falcon Ouellette,
Now that the Governor General has stated (on Friday December 4th 2015) in the Speech from the Throne, "To that end, the Government will introduce legislation that will ... legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana". The question remains on exactly how to go about doing this.
I have taken the liberty of drafting my own independent Bill that I hope Members of Parliament & The Senate will accept & adopt. I have titled and Numbered the Bill, and put it in the format of existing legislation.
Attached is a PDF (and links) for Bill C-420 An Act to repeal the Prohibition of Cannabis 'Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Act'
Understand:
* Cannabis prohibition began with no scientific, medical or social justification, and was initiated as an effort to harass, punish and deport racial minorities;
* The prohibition of cannabis has caused many social and economic harms, criminalized millions of Canadians for no benefit, and financed organized crime;
*Cannabis has the potential to provide food, medicine, fibre, fuel and building materials; and
*Cannabis medicines are safe and effective for treating a wide variety of ailments, yet are not readily available to all who require them.
Therefore, this legislation clearly outlines 8 things needed to be done. immediately:
1. Repeal the prohibition on possession and personal cultivation of cannabis; 2. Repeal Section 462.2 of the Criminal Code, which bans literature and harm reduction devices like waterpipes and vaporizers; 3. Permit patients or their designated grower to provide medical cannabis as recommended by a physician; and 4. End police raids against community medical cannabis dispensaries, and enable their municipal regulation, as per the position of the Union of BC Municipalities. and within one year: 5. Allow farmers to harvest and sell the cannabinoid-rich resin from their plants, as per the recent resolution of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance; 6. Completely end the prohibition of cannabis, by removing it entirely from the CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act); 7. For those convicted for a cannabis offence under the CDSA, on a case-by-case basis: Grant a full pardon and amnesty for past offences, expunge criminal records and release all prisoners currently serving time; and 8. Permit Provinces, Territories and First Nations to decide how they want to tax, regulate and distribute cannabis as needed.
I look forward to your reply, comments and support for this proposal.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Vekemans
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Hi
Thanks for taking the time to reach me. Apologies for missing your previous e-mail.
I definitely support the legalisation of cannabis. In fact, the Liberal Party is in favour of legalising, and, most importantly, *regulating* marijuana. That is, treating it like cigarettes or alcohol. It would be taxable and it would no longer enrich criminals, but its sale, and consumption, like alcohol or cigarettes, would not be allowed to minors.
Thank you for your interest and don’t hesitate to get back to me if you have any other questions.
– Robert
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
On Jan 14, 2016 12:37 PM, <robert.falcon@parl.gc.ca> wrote: Good day Sam,
Thank you for your enthusiasm on the matter. Please refer to the following regarding introducing of bills into Parliament, and the numbering of bills:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/House/compendium/web-content/c_d_bills-e.htm
Sim Pannu Assistant to Robert-Falcon Ouellette, MP for Winnipeg Centre RobertFalcon.ca<http://robertfalcon.ca/> ________________________________
From: Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com> Sent: January 14, 2016 2:31 PM To: Ouellette, Robert-Falcon - M.P. Subject: Robert-Falcon Ouellette Re: Removing Cannabis From the Drug Schedule
Thursday January 14, 2016
Robert-Falcon Ouellette, MP Winnipeg Centre (Manitoba) House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Re: Removing Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
Dear Robert-Falcon Ouellette,
Now that the Governor General has stated (on Friday December 4th 2015) in the Speech from the Throne, "To that end, the Government will introduce legislation that will ... legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana". The question remains on exactly how to go about doing this.
I have taken the liberty of drafting my own independent Bill that I hope Members of Parliament & The Senate will accept & adopt. I have titled and Numbered the Bill, and put it in the format of existing legislation.
Attached is a PDF (and links) for Bill C-420 An Act to repeal the Prohibition of Cannabis 'Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Act'
Understand:
* Cannabis prohibition began with no scientific, medical or social justification, and was initiated as an effort to harass, punish and deport racial minorities;
* The prohibition of cannabis has caused many social and economic harms, criminalized millions of Canadians for no benefit, and financed organized crime;
*Cannabis has the potential to provide food, medicine, fibre, fuel and building materials; and
*Cannabis medicines are safe and effective for treating a wide variety of ailments, yet are not readily available to all who require them.
Therefore, this legislation clearly outlines 8 things needed to be done. immediately:
1. Repeal the prohibition on possession and personal cultivation of cannabis; 2. Repeal Section 462.2 of the Criminal Code, which bans literature and harm reduction devices like waterpipes and vaporizers; 3. Permit patients or their designated grower to provide medical cannabis as recommended by a physician; and 4. End police raids against community medical cannabis dispensaries, and enable their municipal regulation, as per the position of the Union of BC Municipalities. and within one year: 5. Allow farmers to harvest and sell the cannabinoid-rich resin from their plants, as per the recent resolution of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance; 6. Completely end the prohibition of cannabis, by removing it entirely from the CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act); 7. For those convicted for a cannabis offence under the CDSA, on a case-by-case basis: Grant a full pardon and amnesty for past offences, expunge criminal records and release all prisoners currently serving time; and 8. Permit Provinces, Territories and First Nations to decide how they want to tax, regulate and distribute cannabis as needed.
I look forward to your reply, comments and support for this proposal.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Vekemans
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Sam Katz, Mayor - Winnipeg, Manitoba
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Katz
http://Twitter.com/WpgMayorsOffice
http://www.winnipeg.ca/interhom/mayor/
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3 Winnipeg city councillors admit to past pot use
Politicians acknowledge past pot use amid Justin Trudeau's admission
Aug 23, 2013 4:57 PM CT
CBC News
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Other city politicians flatly denied they had ever smoked marijuana.
Mayor Sam Katz told CBC he doesn’t drink alcohol either. " don’t smoke, don’t drink. Never smoked pot," he said.
Kevin Chief, the NDP MLA for Point Douglas, also said he’d never used the substance.
Tory MLA Ron Schuler said he "wouldn’t even know what it looks like."
"
http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.1377097
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Lawrence Toet, MP - Elmwood-Transconia
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Lawrence-Toet%2871839%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Toet
https://plus.google.com/102713217455011156773/about?hl=en
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/lawrence-toet/
http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=elmwood-transcona
http://www.youtube.com/user/lawrencetoet
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https://twitter.com/lawrencetoetMP
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Toet
https://plus.google.com/102713217455011156773/about?hl=en
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/lawrence-toet/
http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=elmwood-transcona
http://www.youtube.com/user/lawrencetoet
https://plus.google.com/u/0/113620892322665113899/about
https://twitter.com/lawrencetoetMP
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lawrence-Toet-Campaign-Office/144098018994070 (user generated page)
https://www.facebook.com/lawrence.toet
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(he doesn't have a facebook page)
Lawrence Toet +lawrencetoet
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-6339
Fax: 613-995-6688
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
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Don't know stance
@lawrencetoetMP Isn't it about time to unschedule Cannabis, for a SAFER Canada? Thanks in advance for your support! #cdnpoli
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) February 5, 2014
*** Robert Sopuck, MP - Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Robert-Sopuck%2869488%29
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/robert-sopuck/
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Robert Sopuck
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-3176
Fax: 613-992-0930
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Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 3:30 p.m.
Conservative
Robert Sopuck Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa, MB
Mr. Speaker, after listening to my colleague, it is obvious that the Liberals' view toward evidence-based policy is a complete farce, and here is why.
This is one of the few public policy areas where we have a perfect public policy experiment. We have legalized cigarettes. We have all the restrictions in place. We have the packaging, the warning, and cigarettes are put behind cupboards so nobody can see them. They are highly taxed. They are supposed to be kept out of the hands of kids. Has that stopped the criminal production of illegal cigarettes? Absolutely not. In fact, the criminal production and sale of cigarettes has skyrocketed in the face of these restrictions on legal cigarettes.
The exact same thing will happen in the case of marijuana. Once marijuana is legalized, we bring the price up, and we have these so-called restrictions, marijuana is fairly easy to cultivate, so there will be a major stream of illegal marijuana entering the stream of legal marijuana. Criminal profits will increase dramatically, and marijuana will be made even more available to our kids.
There is no restriction in place that the Liberals have talked about, and they have given us no specifics. This simply will not work. Can the member comment on that?
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/robert-sopuck-1/
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 3:30 p.m.
Conservative
Robert Sopuck Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa, MB
Mr. Speaker, after listening to my colleague, it is obvious that the Liberals' view toward evidence-based policy is a complete farce, and here is why.
This is one of the few public policy areas where we have a perfect public policy experiment. We have legalized cigarettes. We have all the restrictions in place. We have the packaging, the warning, and cigarettes are put behind cupboards so nobody can see them. They are highly taxed. They are supposed to be kept out of the hands of kids. Has that stopped the criminal production of illegal cigarettes? Absolutely not. In fact, the criminal production and sale of cigarettes has skyrocketed in the face of these restrictions on legal cigarettes.
The exact same thing will happen in the case of marijuana. Once marijuana is legalized, we bring the price up, and we have these so-called restrictions, marijuana is fairly easy to cultivate, so there will be a major stream of illegal marijuana entering the stream of legal marijuana. Criminal profits will increase dramatically, and marijuana will be made even more available to our kids.
There is no restriction in place that the Liberals have talked about, and they have given us no specifics. This simply will not work. Can the member comment on that?
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/robert-sopuck-1/
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Health
Oral Questions
November 18th, 2013 / 2:50 p.m.
Conservative
Oral Questions
November 18th, 2013 / 2:50 p.m.
Conservative
Robert Sopuck
Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, MB
Mr. Speaker, studies
have shown that marijuana puts some teens at risk of developing
addiction and mental health problems as adults.
Were the parents of the students at Sioux Valley first nation school, in Manitoba, told that the Liberal leader was going to promote marijuana legalization in front of their young children? This school is right next to my constituency.
Will the parliamentary secretary explain to my constituents what our government is doing to protect children from illicit drugs?
Joy Smith, MP - Kildonan-St. Paul
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Joy-Smith%2825533%29
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http://openparliament.ca/politicians/joy-smith/
Joy Smith
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-7148
Fax: 613-996-9125
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 1795 Henderson Hwy Unit 13C Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 1P3 Telephone: 204-984-6322 Fax: 204-984-6415
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CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ACT
Private Members' Business
April 13th, 2010 / 5:50 p.m.
Conservative
Private Members' Business
April 13th, 2010 / 5:50 p.m.
Conservative
Joy Smith
Kildonan—St. Paul, MB
Madam Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking my hon. friend, the member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country.
I am fully aware of his deep concern for the problems that
methamphetamine and ecstasy inflict on Canadians. I commend him for
drawing the attention of the House through his private member's bill to
the complex difficulty caused by these drugs.
Unlike other better known
drugs of abuse, such as heroin, cocaine or marijuana, crystal meth and
ecstasy present some unique challenges. Both are synthetic drugs. They
are not dependent on the cultivation of a crop. Their production
requires no specialized skill or training. The precursor chemicals
needed to produce these drugs are relatively easy to obtain and
inexpensive to purchase. These factors make their production attractive
to both the criminal trafficker and to the addicted user.
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Pat Martin, MP - Winnipeg Centre
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170429&Language=E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Martin
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/pat-martin/
https://twitter.com/PatMartinMP ... quit Twitter
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/12/20/rat-faced-whores-ndp-mp-pat-martin-launches-epic-twitter-tirade-against-tories-vic-toews/ "No more ‘rat faced whores’: NDP MP Pat Martin ‘signs off’ of Twitter after epic anti-Tory tirade"
https://www.facebook.com/pat.martin.1650
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pat-Martin/109546905729962 (Wikipedia generated fb page)
(not on Google+)
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supports decriminalization
Unschedule Cannabis, for a SAFER Canada - The Marijuana Stance of MPs: Pat Martin, MP - Winnipeg Centre http://t.co/E1KGkVMmhL #decrim
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) February 5, 2014
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Contraventions Act
Government Orders
March 8th, 2004 / 11:40 a.m.
"
... .
The NDP strongly believes that the bill needs to contain amnesty provisions for people who currently have criminal records for simple possession. If simple possession of marijuana no longer risks a criminal charge, those who now have a criminal record for similar conduct should be entitled to automatic amnesty. We should erase it from their records and stop messing up the careers and the lives of young people who may have been convicted under a law that we now accept to be wrong-headed. If we have now come to the conclusion that we have been wrong for the last 80 years, why are people still suffering from that persecution?
The federal NDP believes the federal government must move beyond decriminalization and examine and introduce a non-punitive, rules based approach to adult marijuana use, with an emphasis on prevention, education and health promotion. Marijuana policy needs to eliminate the criminalization of users and focus on reducing harm and preventing crime.
The federal government should be putting resources behind public education, not criminal prosecution. Even for the fines regimen it is putting in place, what if people do not pay the fine? They would wind up in the courts because they would then be guilty of the offence of not paying the fine. The government has not really simplified or decriminalized to the extent we are advocating.
Taking the example of tobacco, consistent and strong messaging on the health risks of tobacco has greatly reduced tobacco use. It is not necessary to use criminal law to discourage harmful forms of drug use. In many cases, it is counterproductive.
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2004/3/8/pat-martin-1/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Martin
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/pat-martin/
https://twitter.com/PatMartinMP ... quit Twitter
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/12/20/rat-faced-whores-ndp-mp-pat-martin-launches-epic-twitter-tirade-against-tories-vic-toews/ "No more ‘rat faced whores’: NDP MP Pat Martin ‘signs off’ of Twitter after epic anti-Tory tirade"
https://www.facebook.com/pat.martin.1650
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pat-Martin/109546905729962 (Wikipedia generated fb page)
(not on Google+)
Pat Martin
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-5308
Fax: 613-992-2890
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 892 Sargent Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0C7 Telephone: 204-984-1675 Fax: 204-984-1676
© House of Commons
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supports decriminalization
Unschedule Cannabis, for a SAFER Canada - The Marijuana Stance of MPs: Pat Martin, MP - Winnipeg Centre http://t.co/E1KGkVMmhL #decrim
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) February 5, 2014
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Contraventions Act
Government Orders
March 8th, 2004 / 11:40 a.m.
"
... .
The NDP strongly believes that the bill needs to contain amnesty provisions for people who currently have criminal records for simple possession. If simple possession of marijuana no longer risks a criminal charge, those who now have a criminal record for similar conduct should be entitled to automatic amnesty. We should erase it from their records and stop messing up the careers and the lives of young people who may have been convicted under a law that we now accept to be wrong-headed. If we have now come to the conclusion that we have been wrong for the last 80 years, why are people still suffering from that persecution?
The federal NDP believes the federal government must move beyond decriminalization and examine and introduce a non-punitive, rules based approach to adult marijuana use, with an emphasis on prevention, education and health promotion. Marijuana policy needs to eliminate the criminalization of users and focus on reducing harm and preventing crime.
The federal government should be putting resources behind public education, not criminal prosecution. Even for the fines regimen it is putting in place, what if people do not pay the fine? They would wind up in the courts because they would then be guilty of the offence of not paying the fine. The government has not really simplified or decriminalized to the extent we are advocating.
Taking the example of tobacco, consistent and strong messaging on the health risks of tobacco has greatly reduced tobacco use. It is not necessary to use criminal law to discourage harmful forms of drug use. In many cases, it is counterproductive.
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2004/3/8/pat-martin-1/
Larry Maguire, MP - Brandon—Souris
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=199873&Language=E
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Posted: 11/23/2013 1:00 AM “The bloody battle for Brandon-Souris“
By: Mary Agnes Welch - Winnipeg Free Press
...
In the days leading up to the vote, the battle has turned nasty as the Tories try to bolster their base. Conservative candidate Larry Maguire has mailed out flyers claiming Trudeau would make marijuana more available to kids and slagging Liberal candidate Rolf Dinsdale for playing in a punk band with a raunchy name. They were followed by an unusual letter from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, which was dropped into mailboxes all over the riding, that begs voters to elect Maguire instead of Dinsdale, who Harper said returned to Brandon only to run.
...
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/the-bloody-battle-for-brandon-souris-233123881.html
Larry Maguire
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-9372
Fax: 613-992-1265
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 8-223 18th Street North (Main Office) Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2V8 Telephone: 204-726-7600 Fax: 204-726-7699
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Posted: 11/23/2013 1:00 AM “The bloody battle for Brandon-Souris“
By: Mary Agnes Welch - Winnipeg Free Press
...
In the days leading up to the vote, the battle has turned nasty as the Tories try to bolster their base. Conservative candidate Larry Maguire has mailed out flyers claiming Trudeau would make marijuana more available to kids and slagging Liberal candidate Rolf Dinsdale for playing in a punk band with a raunchy name. They were followed by an unusual letter from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, which was dropped into mailboxes all over the riding, that begs voters to elect Maguire instead of Dinsdale, who Harper said returned to Brandon only to run.
...
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/the-bloody-battle-for-brandon-souris-233123881.html
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Kevin Lamoureux, MP - Winnipeg North
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170750&Language=E
http://kevinlamoureux.liberal.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Lamoureux
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/kevin-lamoureux/contact/
https://twitter.com/Kevin_Lamoureux
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don't know
Tweeted
Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/434915036109492225
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On Feb 15, 2014 8:46 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 15, 2014
Member: Kevin Lamoureux Constituency: Winnipeg North Constituency Office: 6-998 Keewatin Blvd (Main Office) Winnipeg, Manitoba R2R 2V1
Telephone: 204-984-1767 Fax: 204-984-1766 Email: kevin.lamoureux@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Kevin Lamoureux support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Kevin Lamoureux,
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 306 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 ...
http://kevinlamoureux.liberal.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Lamoureux
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/kevin-lamoureux/contact/
https://twitter.com/Kevin_Lamoureux
Kevin Lamoureux
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-996-6417
Fax: 613-996-9713
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 98 Mandalay Drive (Main Office) Winnipeg, Manitoba R2P 1V8 Telephone: 204-984-1767 Fax: 204-984-1766
"
Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if the member could provide a comment on this thought.
If this resolution were to pass and the NDP got what they wanted here, my greatest fear is that the gangs and distributors of marijuana will have a field day. They can then go to our young people and say they can go ahead and smoke because it is perfectly legal.
If anything, the biggest benefactor of this motion would be organized crime. The best way to deal with organized crime is through criminal law and through working with the provinces that have the necessary regulations and the framework in place, so that the biggest benefactor is not the gangs, but rather it will be good, sound, social policy.
"
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 4:20 p.m.
Winnipeg North
Manitoba
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
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Tweeted
Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/434915036109492225
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On Feb 15, 2014 8:46 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 15, 2014
Member: Kevin Lamoureux Constituency: Winnipeg North Constituency Office: 6-998 Keewatin Blvd (Main Office) Winnipeg, Manitoba R2R 2V1
Telephone: 204-984-1767 Fax: 204-984-1766 Email: kevin.lamoureux@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Kevin Lamoureux support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Kevin Lamoureux,
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 306 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 ...
Hon. Shelly Glover, MP - Saint Boniface
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170166&Language=E
http://www.shellyglover.ca/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/shelly-glover/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelly_Glover
https://twitter.com/ShellyGloverMIN
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On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 6:22 AM, <shelly.glover@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Thank you again for writing.
Regards,
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“Marihuana grow operations pose a serious threat to Canadians, the safety of our communities and the law enforcement officers fighting against these illegal operations,” said Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety. “The Government of Canada is taking action to combat illicit marihuana cultivation in Canada, as well the organized crime elements behind it.”
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/2011/09-21-mgi-ircm-eng.htm
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On Jan 18, 2014 7:14 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
January 18, 2014
Member: The Honourable Shelly Glover Constituency: Saint Boniface Constituency Office: 4-213 St. Mary's Rd Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 1J2 Telephone: 204-983-3183 Fax: 204-983-4274 Email: shelly.glover@parl.gc.ca
re: Does The Honourable Shelly Glover support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear The Honourable Shelly Glover,
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 ...
http://www.shellyglover.ca/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/shelly-glover/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelly_Glover
https://twitter.com/ShellyGloverMIN
The Honourable Shelly Glover
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-0579
Fax: 613-996-7571
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 4-213 St. Mary's Rd Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 1J2 Telephone: 204-983-3183 Fax: 204-983-4274
© House of Commons
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On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 6:22 AM, <shelly.glover@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Mr. Vekemans,
Thank
you very much for writing the office of the Hon. Shelly Glover, MP for
Saint Boniface. We appreciate hearing from constituents and being made
aware of their views.
Constituents of Saint Boniface:
• Shelly has a new, more direct email address. Please send future correspondence to: shelly@shellyglover.ca
•
If you would like to receive a response, please ensure that you have
included your mailing address along with your email. It is also
appreciated if you can provide your phone number as many questions can
be addressed more efficiently with a phone call.
• If you would like to address Ms. Glover as the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, please write to min.glover@pch.gc.ca
• Responses to specific inquiries can be expected within three to five weeks.
Non-Constituents:
• Please contact your Member of Parliament. If you don’t know who your MP is, you can search by postal code at http://www.elections.ca.
Regards,
***
@ShellyGloverMIN It is not a sound economic policy to continue cannabis prohibition. Unscheduling means a strong economic recovery #cdnpoli
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) January 19, 2014
****RCMP’s New National Marihuana Grow Strategy
Ottawa, September 21, 2011 – Today, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stands united with the Government of Canada and its business and community partners to launch the RCMP’s national strategy to combat marihuana grow operations (MGOs) entitled the Marihuana Grow Initiative (MGI).“Marihuana grow operations pose a serious threat to Canadians, the safety of our communities and the law enforcement officers fighting against these illegal operations,” said Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety. “The Government of Canada is taking action to combat illicit marihuana cultivation in Canada, as well the organized crime elements behind it.”
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/2011/09-21-mgi-ircm-eng.htm
****
On Jan 18, 2014 7:14 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
January 18, 2014
Member: The Honourable Shelly Glover Constituency: Saint Boniface Constituency Office: 4-213 St. Mary's Rd Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 1J2 Telephone: 204-983-3183 Fax: 204-983-4274 Email: shelly.glover@parl.gc.ca
re: Does The Honourable Shelly Glover support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear The Honourable Shelly Glover,
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 ...
Hon. Steven Fletcher, MP - Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170398&Language=E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Fletcher_%28politician%29
https://twitter.com/stevenjfletcher
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/steven-fletcher/
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Official Languages Act
Adjournment Proceedings
November 17th, 2005 / 6:20 p.m.
Conservative
The member did highlight a wide range of numbers, between $5 million to $24 million to produce this product. Perhaps the members from B.C. are more able to answer this, but it seems that growing marijuana can be done at a much cheaper way in a much safer location.
I wonder if the member could comment on any price reduction.
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2005/11/17/steven-fletcher-2/
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On Jan 8, 2014 4:49 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
January 8, 2014
Member: Hon. Steven Fletcher Constituency: Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia Constituency Office: 3111 A Portage Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0W4
Telephone: 204-984-6432 Fax: 204-984-6451 Email: steven.fletcher@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Hon. Steven Fletcher support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Hon. Steven Fletcher,
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 ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Fletcher_%28politician%29
https://twitter.com/stevenjfletcher
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/steven-fletcher/
The Honourable Steven Fletcher +Steven Fletcher
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-5609
Fax: 613-992-3199
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 3111 A Portage Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0W4 Telephone: 204-984-6432 Fax: 204-984-6451
© House of Commons
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Official Languages Act
Adjournment Proceedings
November 17th, 2005 / 6:20 p.m.
Conservative
Steven Fletcher
Charleswood—St. James, MB
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that alternatives are not being ruled
out. There is a case to be made that there is abuse of the substance and
that there are very negative health effects to smoking marijuana,
particularly over a long period of time. There is also the fact that the
medical use of marijuana may be sending mixed signals to other members
of our society, in particular our younger and more impressionable
citizens.The member did highlight a wide range of numbers, between $5 million to $24 million to produce this product. Perhaps the members from B.C. are more able to answer this, but it seems that growing marijuana can be done at a much cheaper way in a much safer location.
I wonder if the member could comment on any price reduction.
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2005/11/17/steven-fletcher-2/
*****
Dont know stance.
@stevenjfletcher Isn't it about time to Unschedule Cannabis, for a SAFER Canada? Thanks in Advance for your support! #cdnpoli
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) February 5, 2014
*****
Medicinal Marijuana
Oral Question Period
June 14th, 2005 / 2:55 p.m.
Conservative
Will the minister shut down the operation, or will taxpayers continue to be shafted?
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2005/6/14/steven-fletcher-1/
*****Medicinal Marijuana
Oral Question Period
June 14th, 2005 / 2:55 p.m.
Conservative
Steven Fletcher
Charleswood—St. James, MB
Mr. Speaker, the government-run marijuana grow op in a base
metal mine in Flin Flon, Manitoba has been a bust. The government has
spent millions on pot; however, the pot crop has little medicinal value
and may be corrupted by mine contaminants.Will the minister shut down the operation, or will taxpayers continue to be shafted?
On Jan 8, 2014 4:49 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
January 8, 2014
Member: Hon. Steven Fletcher Constituency: Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia Constituency Office: 3111 A Portage Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0W4
Telephone: 204-984-6432 Fax: 204-984-6451 Email: steven.fletcher@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Hon. Steven Fletcher support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Hon. Steven Fletcher,
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 ...
Monday, January 6, 2014
Ted Falk, Conservative Member of Parliament for 46008 Provencher (Manitoba)
Ted Falk, Conservative Member of Parliament for 46008 Provencher (Manitoba)
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=199875&Language=E
http://www.tedfalk.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Falk
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/ted-falk/
https://www.facebook.com/ted.falk.75
https://twitter.com/MPTedFalk
"
Madam Speaker, that is an excellent question from my colleague, which requires a lengthy answer.
My guess is that with the legalization of marijuana, the new government is going to hope that everybody is living in such euphoria here that nobody will notice the extra burden.
"
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
December 8th, 2015 / 3:55 p.m.
Conservative
Ted Falk Provencher, MB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2015/12/8/ted-falk-4/
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(undated article) -' Falk Reacts To Trudeau Visit' http://www.steinbachonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38541&Itemid=100457
Falk then goes on to say he takes exception to Trudeau's views in favour of legalizing marijuana.
"It seems to me one of Trudeau's platforms has been to legalize marijuana. Clearly our government is focused on preventing illicit drug use and I think that's an important issue to the constituents of Provencher. It's also very disturbing to me when a leader of any national party admits to the use of an illegal mind-altering drug. I don't think that's appropriate for a Member of Parliament and certainly not for the leader of any political party."
When asked about Trudeau's assertion that the government's current approach to marijuana is not working, Falk replies, "Perhaps it's because the sentences are not harsh enough for distributing and using those kinds of things."
Meanwhile, Falk says he is getting many messages of support for the Conservative Party as he travels throughout the riding.
"We feel good in our riding that we've got strong support right across the riding. We've had many constituents tell us, as we've travelled around the riding, that they're looking forward to again supporting the Conservative Government in this next by-election."
********
On Jan 6, 2014 10:38 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
January 6, 2014
Member: Ted Falk Constituency: Provencher Constituency Office: 227 Main Street, Suite 8 (Main Office) Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1Y7
Telephone: 204-326-9889 Fax: 204-346-9874 Email: Ted.Falk@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Ted Falk support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Ted Falk,
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 ... .
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=199875&Language=E
http://www.tedfalk.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Falk
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/ted-falk/
https://www.facebook.com/ted.falk.75
https://twitter.com/MPTedFalk
Ted Falk
Email:Ted.Falk@parl.gc.ca
Preferred Language:English
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-3128
Fax: 613-995-1049
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 227 Main Street, Suite 8 (Main Office) Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1Y7 Telephone: 204-326-9889 Fax: 204-346-9874
© House of Commons
"
Madam Speaker, that is an excellent question from my colleague, which requires a lengthy answer.
My guess is that with the legalization of marijuana, the new government is going to hope that everybody is living in such euphoria here that nobody will notice the extra burden.
"
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
December 8th, 2015 / 3:55 p.m.
Conservative
Ted Falk Provencher, MB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2015/12/8/ted-falk-4/
@MPTedFalk Y U No Unschedule Cannabis? Y u No have Education? It kills cancer ya no - safer than alcohol! #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/JDKWZJL3yE
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) May 14, 2014
********
(undated article) -' Falk Reacts To Trudeau Visit' http://www.steinbachonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38541&Itemid=100457
Falk then goes on to say he takes exception to Trudeau's views in favour of legalizing marijuana.
"It seems to me one of Trudeau's platforms has been to legalize marijuana. Clearly our government is focused on preventing illicit drug use and I think that's an important issue to the constituents of Provencher. It's also very disturbing to me when a leader of any national party admits to the use of an illegal mind-altering drug. I don't think that's appropriate for a Member of Parliament and certainly not for the leader of any political party."
When asked about Trudeau's assertion that the government's current approach to marijuana is not working, Falk replies, "Perhaps it's because the sentences are not harsh enough for distributing and using those kinds of things."
Meanwhile, Falk says he is getting many messages of support for the Conservative Party as he travels throughout the riding.
"We feel good in our riding that we've got strong support right across the riding. We've had many constituents tell us, as we've travelled around the riding, that they're looking forward to again supporting the Conservative Government in this next by-election."
********
On Jan 6, 2014 10:38 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
January 6, 2014
Member: Ted Falk Constituency: Provencher Constituency Office: 227 Main Street, Suite 8 (Main Office) Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1Y7
Telephone: 204-326-9889 Fax: 204-346-9874 Email: Ted.Falk@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Ted Falk support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Ted Falk,
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 ... .
Monday, December 23, 2013
James Bezan, MP - Selkirk—Interlake
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170657&Language=E
http://www.jamesbezan.com/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/james-bezan/
https://twitter.com/jamesbezan
http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=selkirk-interlake
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bezan
"
Mr. Speaker, last October, the Prime Minister announced Canada's new national anti-drug strategy. Groups from every sector of the addictions fields came out in support of the strategy because Canadian parents have been bombarded by confusing mixed messaging from the previous Liberal government for far too long.
The Liberals' poorly devised and misplaced messaging has led to some Canadians wondering if marijuana is still illegal.
Since launching the strategy, the Minister of Health has strengthened and improved the messages we send to Canada's youth on drug abuse.
Would the Minister of Health please update this House on how that process is going?
"
Anti-Drug Strategy
Oral Questions
April 17th, 2008 / 3 p.m.
Conservative
James Bezan Selkirk—Interlake, MB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2008/4/17/james-bezan-3/
****
Strong appose
Tweeted
Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/431068139980218369
Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/431069075200942080
****
Marijuana Grow op bust
Speech 3/9/2012
Thank you Assistant Commissioner Bill Robinson for that warm introduction. Good
afternoon ladies and gentlemen; and thank you very much for coming today.
I am pleased to be here on behalf of my colleague Vic Toews, Canada’s Minister of Public
Safety, with my partners from the province and the RCMP, all of whom play such a very
big role in helping us achieve our goals to get drugs off the streets.
It gives me great pleasure to recognize in person the efforts of the men and women of
RCMP’s “D” Division, as well as members of the Ste. Anne Police Department, who took
You should all be very proud of the successful completion of this significant operation,
which has prevented a significant amount of marihuana from reaching our streets and
A few short months ago, Minister Toews helped launch the RCMP’s national strategy to
combat marihuana grow operations, which pose a serious threat to Canadians, the safety
of our communities and the law enforcement officers fighting against these illegal
Today’s announcement is a great example of this national strategy in action.
And it is just one more way that our government is delivering on our commitment to
Canadians to reduce the presence, harmful impacts and illegal activities associated with
marihuana grow operations controlled by organized crime groups.
Together, through initiatives like these, we can and will make a difference.
Thank you all again, and congratulations on a very successful operation.
http://www.jamesbezan.com/speech.asp?newsID=1965
****
On Dec 11, 2013 5:27 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 11, 2013
Member: James Bezan Constituency Office: 374 Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1T7
Telephone: 204-785-6151 Fax: 204-785-6153 Email: james.bezan@parl.gc.ca
Dear James Bezan,
Do you support the simple removal of Cannabis/Marijuana from the criminal code of Canada, 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 303 Members of Parliament are being asked these same questions.
http://www.jamesbezan.com/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/james-bezan/
https://twitter.com/jamesbezan
http://www.conservative.ca/?cr=selkirk-interlake
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bezan
James Bezan
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-2032
Fax: 613-992-6224
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 374 Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1T7 Telephone: 204-785-6151 Fax: 204-785-6153
© House of Commons
"
Mr. Speaker, last October, the Prime Minister announced Canada's new national anti-drug strategy. Groups from every sector of the addictions fields came out in support of the strategy because Canadian parents have been bombarded by confusing mixed messaging from the previous Liberal government for far too long.
The Liberals' poorly devised and misplaced messaging has led to some Canadians wondering if marijuana is still illegal.
Since launching the strategy, the Minister of Health has strengthened and improved the messages we send to Canada's youth on drug abuse.
Would the Minister of Health please update this House on how that process is going?
"
Anti-Drug Strategy
Oral Questions
April 17th, 2008 / 3 p.m.
Conservative
James Bezan Selkirk—Interlake, MB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2008/4/17/james-bezan-3/
@jamesbezan Do you support unscheduling Cannabis? Yes/No/Why? Thank you. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/9GCkGRzlxs
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2014
****
Strong appose
Tweeted
Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/431068139980218369
Check out @acrosscanada's Tweet: https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/431069075200942080
****
Marijuana Grow op bust
Speech 3/9/2012
Thank you Assistant Commissioner Bill Robinson for that warm introduction. Good
afternoon ladies and gentlemen; and thank you very much for coming today.
I am pleased to be here on behalf of my colleague Vic Toews, Canada’s Minister of Public
Safety, with my partners from the province and the RCMP, all of whom play such a very
big role in helping us achieve our goals to get drugs off the streets.
It gives me great pleasure to recognize in person the efforts of the men and women of
RCMP’s “D” Division, as well as members of the Ste. Anne Police Department, who took
You should all be very proud of the successful completion of this significant operation,
which has prevented a significant amount of marihuana from reaching our streets and
A few short months ago, Minister Toews helped launch the RCMP’s national strategy to
combat marihuana grow operations, which pose a serious threat to Canadians, the safety
of our communities and the law enforcement officers fighting against these illegal
Today’s announcement is a great example of this national strategy in action.
And it is just one more way that our government is delivering on our commitment to
Canadians to reduce the presence, harmful impacts and illegal activities associated with
marihuana grow operations controlled by organized crime groups.
Together, through initiatives like these, we can and will make a difference.
Thank you all again, and congratulations on a very successful operation.
http://www.jamesbezan.com/speech.asp?newsID=1965
****
On Dec 11, 2013 5:27 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 11, 2013
Member: James Bezan Constituency Office: 374 Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1T7
Telephone: 204-785-6151 Fax: 204-785-6153 Email: james.bezan@parl.gc.ca
Dear James Bezan,
Do you support the simple removal of Cannabis/Marijuana from the criminal code of Canada, 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 303 Members of Parliament are being asked these same questions.
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