Darren Fisher, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12004 Dartmouth-Cole Harbour (NS)
"A Liberal government will legalize marijuana. The NDP wanted to decriminalize it, now they’re not sure what they want to do. To ensure that we keep marijuana out of the hands of children, and the profits out of the hands of criminals, we will legalize, regulate, and restrict access to marijuana. Will the NDP continue allowing criminals to fund their activities with revenue from marijuana?"
https://www.facebook.com/DarrenFisherNS/posts/908243399229186
Darren Fisher-MP Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
October 14, 2015
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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Showing posts with label Nova Scotia. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Bill Casey, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12003 Cumberland-Colchester (NS)
Bill Casey, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12003 Cumberland-Colchester (NS)
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As for Trudeau’s liberal views on legalizing marijuana and his edict that all Liberal candidates be pro-choice, they aren’t stumbling blocks for Casey.
“I don’t know a lot about marijuana, and I don’t think I have even seen it.”
However, with the high number of Canadian kids smoking weed, he said what the country is doing about the drug now isn’t working.
“I’d like to know what the options are.”
http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1251828-bill-casey-wants-to-run-for-the-liberals
Bill Casey wants to run for the Liberals
THE CHRONICLE HERALD AND PAUL MCLEOD OTTAWA BUREAU
Published November 18, 2014 - 2:37pm
Last Updated November 18, 2014 - 9:27p
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As for Trudeau’s liberal views on legalizing marijuana and his edict that all Liberal candidates be pro-choice, they aren’t stumbling blocks for Casey.
“I don’t know a lot about marijuana, and I don’t think I have even seen it.”
However, with the high number of Canadian kids smoking weed, he said what the country is doing about the drug now isn’t working.
“I’d like to know what the options are.”
http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1251828-bill-casey-wants-to-run-for-the-liberals
Bill Casey wants to run for the Liberals
THE CHRONICLE HERALD AND PAUL MCLEOD OTTAWA BUREAU
Published November 18, 2014 - 2:37pm
Last Updated November 18, 2014 - 9:27p
Monday, May 2, 2016
Sean Fraser, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12002 Central Nova (NS)
Sean Fraser, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12002 Central Nova (NS)
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The same student asked about the legalization of marijuana and many related questions. Fraser noted that he is completely in agreement of the proposed government policy to legalize marijuana, which is currently in the stage of public input. “If you are looking at it from a social, policing or economic perspective, legalization makes sense. It puts revenue in the government’s coffers and cuts down on the cost of policing.” Although government is not looking at legalizing marijuana for the sake of legalizing it, Fraser said the legalization would be in sound government policy to help keep it out of the hands of minors.
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MP shares law experience with students Posted on January 20, 2016 Debbi Harvie
http://www.pictouadvocate.com/2016/01/20/mp-shares-law-experience-with-students/
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The same student asked about the legalization of marijuana and many related questions. Fraser noted that he is completely in agreement of the proposed government policy to legalize marijuana, which is currently in the stage of public input. “If you are looking at it from a social, policing or economic perspective, legalization makes sense. It puts revenue in the government’s coffers and cuts down on the cost of policing.” Although government is not looking at legalizing marijuana for the sake of legalizing it, Fraser said the legalization would be in sound government policy to help keep it out of the hands of minors.
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MP shares law experience with students Posted on January 20, 2016 Debbi Harvie
http://www.pictouadvocate.com/2016/01/20/mp-shares-law-experience-with-students/
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Colin Fraser, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12011 West Nova (NS)
Colin Fraser, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12011 West Nova (NS)
https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/708721701895340032
On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 7:45 AM, <Colin.Fraser@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Dear Mr. Vekemans,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding cannabis policy. I note that you have put in a lot of work advocating for the legalization of marijuana.
I intend to support the Government’s efforts to legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana. Our Government has been clear that it will introduce legislation in Spring 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals. I should note, however, that as a Member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, one of my responsibilities will be to review this legislation in detail. I must therefore also keep an open mind, consider testimony presented before the Committee by witnesses, and propose amendments to the legislation as appropriate.
Yours very truly,
Colin
COLIN FRASER
Member of Parliament / Député
West Nova / Nova-Ouest
If anyone has found a cannabis policy statement that is public on the web, please share the link and quote. Thanks!
https://twitter.com/acrosscanada/status/708721701895340032
On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 7:45 AM, <Colin.Fraser@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Dear Mr. Vekemans,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding cannabis policy. I note that you have put in a lot of work advocating for the legalization of marijuana.
I intend to support the Government’s efforts to legalize, regulate and restrict access to marijuana. Our Government has been clear that it will introduce legislation in Spring 2017 that ensures we keep marijuana out of the hands of children and profits out of the hands of criminals. I should note, however, that as a Member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, one of my responsibilities will be to review this legislation in detail. I must therefore also keep an open mind, consider testimony presented before the Committee by witnesses, and propose amendments to the legislation as appropriate.
Yours very truly,
Colin
COLIN FRASER
Member of Parliament / Député
West Nova / Nova-Ouest
.@colinjmfraser You DID NOT VOTE for/against decriminalization cannabis motion. How would you have voted? #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/17rGhxzm6x— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) June 24, 2016
@colinjmfraser please make a public statement on cannabis policy (didn't find anything on internet) & pls share https://t.co/HZHBaBvATp— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) March 12, 2016
If anyone has found a cannabis policy statement that is public on the web, please share the link and quote. Thanks!
Bernadette Jordan, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12009 South Shore-St. Margarets (NS)
Bernadette Jordan, Liberal Member of Parliament for 12009 South Shore-St. Margarets (NS)
Thanks!
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On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 1:38 PM, <Bernadette.Jordan@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Hello Mr. Vekemans,
Thank you for reaching out. Ms. Jordan is still in the process of setting up her offices, both here in the constituency, and in Ottawa. I will be sure that she receives your email.
Many thanks for your patience.
Patricia Culbert
Executive Assistant
Office of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, P.C., M.P., Member of Parliament for South Shore - St. Margarets
______________________________
From: Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com>
Sent: November 15, 2015 10:20 PM
To: Jordan, Bernadette - M.P.
Subject: Bernadette Jordan Re: Removing Cannabis From the Drug Schedule
Sunday November 15, 2015
Bernadette Jordan MP
South Shore-St. Margarets (NS)
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Re: Removing Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
Dear Bernadette Jordan,
As you know, the 'legalization of Marijuana' was and is a very important issue for Justin Trudeau & the Liberals to get elected. The question remains on exactly how to go about doing this.
I have taken the liberty of drafting my own independent Bill that I hope Members of Parliament and The Senate will accept & adopt. I have titled and Numbered the Bill, and put it in the format of existing legislation. Attached is a PDF (and links) for Bill S-420 'The Cannabis Freedom Act'
An Act to Remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
This legislation clearly outlines 6 things needed to be done.
(a) remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule II, VII and VIII.
(b) expunge criminal records for those convicted under the CDSA
(c) respect & recognize victims of the failed Drug War by designating a non-statutory holiday on the 20th day of April of each Year 'Cannabis Freedom Day'
(d) designate the responsibility of any regulations (taxations) to the provinces and first Nations.
(e) Permit personal growing akin to normal municipal regulations for growing garden plants at home; and
(f) recognize the value of dispensaries working for patients and consumers to keep communities safe, strong, prosperous and healthy.
I look forward to your reply, comments and support for this proposal.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Vekemans
(address)
samvekemans@gmail.com<mailto:s
Inc.
http://www.slideshare.net/
Attached is the latest version of the PDF document, and this is the link to the Google Document where public comment is permitted.
https://drive.google.com/open?
Please consider also writing to MP Sean Casey in your own words asking him to support ending prohibition.Today @janephilpott told a special session of @UN GA that legislation to legalize marijuana will come in Spring 2017 https://t.co/PrLPRQDCj3— Bernadette Jordan (@BernJordanMP) April 20, 2016
Thanks!
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On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 1:38 PM, <Bernadette.Jordan@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Hello Mr. Vekemans,
Thank you for reaching out. Ms. Jordan is still in the process of setting up her offices, both here in the constituency, and in Ottawa. I will be sure that she receives your email.
Many thanks for your patience.
Patricia Culbert
Executive Assistant
Office of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, P.C., M.P., Member of Parliament for South Shore - St. Margarets
______________________________
From: Sam Vekemans <samvekemans@gmail.com>
Sent: November 15, 2015 10:20 PM
To: Jordan, Bernadette - M.P.
Subject: Bernadette Jordan Re: Removing Cannabis From the Drug Schedule
Sunday November 15, 2015
Bernadette Jordan MP
South Shore-St. Margarets (NS)
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Re: Removing Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
Dear Bernadette Jordan,
As you know, the 'legalization of Marijuana' was and is a very important issue for Justin Trudeau & the Liberals to get elected. The question remains on exactly how to go about doing this.
I have taken the liberty of drafting my own independent Bill that I hope Members of Parliament and The Senate will accept & adopt. I have titled and Numbered the Bill, and put it in the format of existing legislation. Attached is a PDF (and links) for Bill S-420 'The Cannabis Freedom Act'
An Act to Remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule.
This legislation clearly outlines 6 things needed to be done.
(a) remove Cannabis from the Drug Schedule II, VII and VIII.
(b) expunge criminal records for those convicted under the CDSA
(c) respect & recognize victims of the failed Drug War by designating a non-statutory holiday on the 20th day of April of each Year 'Cannabis Freedom Day'
(d) designate the responsibility of any regulations (taxations) to the provinces and first Nations.
(e) Permit personal growing akin to normal municipal regulations for growing garden plants at home; and
(f) recognize the value of dispensaries working for patients and consumers to keep communities safe, strong, prosperous and healthy.
I look forward to your reply, comments and support for this proposal.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Vekemans
(address)
samvekemans@gmail.com<mailto:s
Inc.
http://www.slideshare.net/
Attached is the latest version of the PDF document, and this is the link to the Google Document where public comment is permitted.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Peter Stoffer, MP - Sackville-Eastern Shore
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Peter-Stoffer%2888%29
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/peter-stoffer/
https://twitter.com/PeterStofferMP - has not tweeted
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peter-Stoffer/106274709404605 - facebook page is the wikipedia generated page
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The reality is that we should not hide away from the debate. Many people can offer sound solutions. I am one who does not believe that if a 17 year old uses a joint in an indiscretion, or on an experimental basis or whatever, that individual should have a criminal record for life. Should that person be smoking marijuana? No. Should we educate individuals to inform them of the harm of marijuana or of any other drug use? Absolutely. To give them a criminal record is simply not going to do it. That has not worked in over 40 years. What makes us think it is going to work now?
The reality is that this type of legislation, along with a drug policy that is effective and educational, where we can see results with timelines, is the way to go. If we think a zero tolerance policy would work, we can just look at what happened in the United States with Reagan. It was a complete, absolute, abject failure.
So yes, we should encourage debate on this, but I remind the House that we have had this type of debate for a long time. On the particular aspects of Bill C-32, we support some of the initiatives to get it into committee so we can improve it. However, I fear that this bill, like most bills before the House of Commons, will die if the House prorogues, and we will probably end up having this conversation very soon in the near future.
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2003/10/29/peter-stoffer-3/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/peter-stoffer/
https://twitter.com/PeterStofferMP - has not tweeted
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peter-Stoffer/106274709404605 - facebook page is the wikipedia generated page
Peter Stoffer
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-5822
Fax: 613-996-9655
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 2900 Highway 2 (Main Office) Fall River, Nova Scotia B2T 1W4 Telephone: 902-861-2311 Fax: 902-861-4620
© House of Commons
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Criminal Code
Government Orders
October 29th, 2003 / 5 p.m.
NDP
Government Orders
October 29th, 2003 / 5 p.m.
NDP
Peter Stoffer
Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore, NS
The member mentions the Le Dain commission.The reality is that we should not hide away from the debate. Many people can offer sound solutions. I am one who does not believe that if a 17 year old uses a joint in an indiscretion, or on an experimental basis or whatever, that individual should have a criminal record for life. Should that person be smoking marijuana? No. Should we educate individuals to inform them of the harm of marijuana or of any other drug use? Absolutely. To give them a criminal record is simply not going to do it. That has not worked in over 40 years. What makes us think it is going to work now?
The reality is that this type of legislation, along with a drug policy that is effective and educational, where we can see results with timelines, is the way to go. If we think a zero tolerance policy would work, we can just look at what happened in the United States with Reagan. It was a complete, absolute, abject failure.
So yes, we should encourage debate on this, but I remind the House that we have had this type of debate for a long time. On the particular aspects of Bill C-32, we support some of the initiatives to get it into committee so we can improve it. However, I fear that this bill, like most bills before the House of Commons, will die if the House prorogues, and we will probably end up having this conversation very soon in the near future.
Monday, January 20, 2014
The Honourable Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons & Liberal Member of Parliament for 12006 Halifax West (Nova Scotia)
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Geoff-Regan(1760)
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/geoff-regan/
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Hello,
I support legalization and regulation of marijuana.
As a parent, I think we should focus on education about drug use, and encourage young people to make smart, informed decisions about marijuana. But at the same time, I don’t think it makes sense to saddle someone with a criminal record because they were caught in possession of a small amount of pot.
Frankly, the current drug laws have failed to prevent the use or sale of marijuana. The failed prohibition of marijuana has exhausted countless billions of dollars spent on ineffective or incomplete enforcement and has resulted in unnecessary and expensive congestion in our judicial system. To me, it seems clear that a new approach is needed.
Yours truly,
Geoff Regan, M.P.
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
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http://openparliament.ca/politicians/geoff-regan/
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Hello,
I support legalization and regulation of marijuana.
As a parent, I think we should focus on education about drug use, and encourage young people to make smart, informed decisions about marijuana. But at the same time, I don’t think it makes sense to saddle someone with a criminal record because they were caught in possession of a small amount of pot.
Frankly, the current drug laws have failed to prevent the use or sale of marijuana. The failed prohibition of marijuana has exhausted countless billions of dollars spent on ineffective or incomplete enforcement and has resulted in unnecessary and expensive congestion in our judicial system. To me, it seems clear that a new approach is needed.
Yours truly,
Geoff Regan, M.P.
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
The Honourable Geoff Regan
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-996-3085
Fax: 613-996-6988
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 1496 Bedford Highway (Main Office) Suite 222 Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 1E5 Telephone: 902-426-2217 Fax: 902-426-8339
© House of Commons
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legalize
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The key point of this issue is simply this.
"It is like government is saying vitiman C is a drug for scurvy but oranges have not been proven safe or effective for scurvy in any country in the world."
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MP Geoff Regan asks Health Minister to give cannabis a DIN
by David Shea » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:46 am
http://www.mmadstories.ca/forums/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=55
(last part of the forum post)
Efficacy
One Ingredient has been approved and given a DIN and NOC for quite some time and that is THC. The drug is Marinol. So since THC is in cannabis, that chemical is effective therefore the plant is effective. Another Drug called Sativex has a DIN 02266121. Sativex is actually "hash oil" or more appropriatly cannabis oil. Those compounds are found in cannabis therefore cannabis has at least two effective ingredients in it (thc/cbd). It is like government is saying vitiman C is a drug for scurvy but oranges have not been proven safe or effective for scurvy in any country in the world.
Safety
A federal program called the Canadian Vigiliance program has been monitering the effects of adverse drug reactions by ways of database. I requested a copy of anything relating to cannabis and they sent me this http://www.mmadstories.ca/uploads/11-10 ... -05-20.pdf. Since 1965 only two patients/doctors have reported adverse drug reactions where cannabis is the suspect note: they were taking other drugs at the same time.
Please forward this e-mail as a response to the Health Ministers letter and ask again for a Drug Identification Number for Cannabis. Her response was mediocore at best.
Dear Health Minister my most important issue is that the Provincial health care says that they only approve drugs with a Drug Identification Number as cannabis can not be given a Drug Identification Number or at the very least patients are about 10 years from getting cannabis to have a Drug Identification Number then you are either responsible for making it possible for cannabis to be given a Drug Identification Number or mandating that provincial health cover it for the people who need it for for the medical purpose of the holder despite a drug identification number stating in a letter that it is approved under the MMAR for medical purposes. To say it is not approved under the FDA when it is approved under the MMAR is sidestepping the issue and causing patients much suffering (can not afford their medicine) and you have the power to help.
"It is like government is saying vitiman C is a drug for scurvy but oranges have not been proven safe or effective for scurvy in any country in the world."
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MP Geoff Regan asks Health Minister to give cannabis a DIN
by David Shea » Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:46 am
http://www.mmadstories.ca/forums/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=55
(last part of the forum post)
Efficacy
One Ingredient has been approved and given a DIN and NOC for quite some time and that is THC. The drug is Marinol. So since THC is in cannabis, that chemical is effective therefore the plant is effective. Another Drug called Sativex has a DIN 02266121. Sativex is actually "hash oil" or more appropriatly cannabis oil. Those compounds are found in cannabis therefore cannabis has at least two effective ingredients in it (thc/cbd). It is like government is saying vitiman C is a drug for scurvy but oranges have not been proven safe or effective for scurvy in any country in the world.
Safety
A federal program called the Canadian Vigiliance program has been monitering the effects of adverse drug reactions by ways of database. I requested a copy of anything relating to cannabis and they sent me this http://www.mmadstories.ca/uploads/11-10 ... -05-20.pdf. Since 1965 only two patients/doctors have reported adverse drug reactions where cannabis is the suspect note: they were taking other drugs at the same time.
Please forward this e-mail as a response to the Health Ministers letter and ask again for a Drug Identification Number for Cannabis. Her response was mediocore at best.
Dear Health Minister my most important issue is that the Provincial health care says that they only approve drugs with a Drug Identification Number as cannabis can not be given a Drug Identification Number or at the very least patients are about 10 years from getting cannabis to have a Drug Identification Number then you are either responsible for making it possible for cannabis to be given a Drug Identification Number or mandating that provincial health cover it for the people who need it for for the medical purpose of the holder despite a drug identification number stating in a letter that it is approved under the MMAR for medical purposes. To say it is not approved under the FDA when it is approved under the MMAR is sidestepping the issue and causing patients much suffering (can not afford their medicine) and you have the power to help.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Hon. Peter Gordon MacKay, MP - Central Nova
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170722&Language=E
http://www.petermackay.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_MacKay
https://twitter.com/MinPeterMacKay
supports ticketing instead of jail
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Justice Minister Peter MacKay, who has been one of the most vocal critics of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau's support for marijuana legalization, is now hinting Conservatives may be open to softening Canada's pot laws.
In an interview with QMI Agency Tuesday, MacKay suggested that fining smokers for possessing small amounts of marijuana is an idea worth considering.
"That doesn’t mean decriminalizing or legalizing, but it does mean giving police options, for example, to issue fines in addition to any other sanctions, or as a substitute for other sanctions," he said. "These are things that we are willing to look at in the new year, but there's been no decision taken."
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http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/12/18/peter-mackay-marijuana-trudeau-pot_n_4466387.html
http://www.petermackay.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_MacKay
https://twitter.com/MinPeterMacKay
The Honourable Peter MacKay
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-6022
Fax: 613-992-2337
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 219 Main Street No 303 Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2C1 Telephone: 902-863-7005 Fax: 902-863-7006
- 980 East River Rd New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 3S8 Telephone: 902-752-0226 Fax: 902-752-0284
- 22553 Highway 7 PO Box 255 Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia B0J 3B0 Telephone: 902-885-3490 Fax: 902-885-3179
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Published Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:22PM EDT
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He argued that other public health groups have warned about the negative impact of marijuana on the developing brains of children and the fact that it can "trigger episodes of psychosis and schizophrenia and other serious mental conditions."
"And so I think there is a need to really be very circumspect about any move towards making marijuana more readily available. So that certainly is our government's position. We do not intend to legalize or decriminalize."
MacKay added that the government continues to consider "methods in which we can increase enforcement," including the ticketing option favoured by chiefs of police.
"This would not decrease but increase enforcement and optionality for police to ensure that people are respecting the law," he stressed.
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http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/mackay-unmoved-by-camh-s-call-for-marijuana-legalization-1.2047818
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MacKay unmoved by CAMH's call for marijuana legalization
Joan Bryden , The Canadian PressPublished Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:22PM EDT
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He argued that other public health groups have warned about the negative impact of marijuana on the developing brains of children and the fact that it can "trigger episodes of psychosis and schizophrenia and other serious mental conditions."
"And so I think there is a need to really be very circumspect about any move towards making marijuana more readily available. So that certainly is our government's position. We do not intend to legalize or decriminalize."
MacKay added that the government continues to consider "methods in which we can increase enforcement," including the ticketing option favoured by chiefs of police.
"This would not decrease but increase enforcement and optionality for police to ensure that people are respecting the law," he stressed.
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http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/mackay-unmoved-by-camh-s-call-for-marijuana-legalization-1.2047818
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@MinPeterMacKay Thank you for your support! Do you support unscheduling Cannabis? #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/COHHrBU3Bf
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 3, 2014
supports ticketing instead of jail
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Politics | Mar 9, 2014 | 6:27
Sunday Scrum on pot laws
Do Peter MacKay's comments on possible changes to marijuana laws signal a change of heart for the Conservatives?
(video)
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Peter MacKay Hints Tories May Consider Loosening Marijuana Laws
The Huffington Post Canada
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Posted: 12/18/2013 10:59 am EST | Updated: 01/23/2014 1:38 am EST
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Justice Minister Peter MacKay, who has been one of the most vocal critics of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau's support for marijuana legalization, is now hinting Conservatives may be open to softening Canada's pot laws.
In an interview with QMI Agency Tuesday, MacKay suggested that fining smokers for possessing small amounts of marijuana is an idea worth considering.
"That doesn’t mean decriminalizing or legalizing, but it does mean giving police options, for example, to issue fines in addition to any other sanctions, or as a substitute for other sanctions," he said. "These are things that we are willing to look at in the new year, but there's been no decision taken."
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http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/12/18/peter-mackay-marijuana-trudeau-pot_n_4466387.html
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Megan Leslie, MP - Halifax
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170380&Language=E
http://www.meganleslie.ca/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/megan-leslie/
https://twitter.com/MeganLeslieMP
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Film Screening: “The Union – The Business Behind Getting
Starts: September 11th, 2012 - 10:30pm
Where: Art Gallery of NS, 1741 Hollis St.
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Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax (NDP) is pleased to join NORML Women’s Alliance for the Halifax screening of “The Union – The Business Behind Getting High”. This highly acclaimed documentary by producer Adam Scorgie brings a wholly new way of considering the legalization of marijuana.
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http://meganleslie.ndp.ca/film-screening-the-union--the-business-behind-getting-high-2012-09-11
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Medical Marijuana
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
March 25th, 2013 / 3:15 p.m.
NDP
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2013/3/25/megan-leslie-3/
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Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Government Orders
March 27th, 2009 / 12:25 p.m.
NDP
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On Feb 24, 2014 8:18 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 24, 2014
Member: Megan Leslie Constituency: Halifax Constituency Office: 2207 Gottingen Street (Main Office) Suite 1 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B5
Telephone: 902-426-8691 Fax: 902-426-8693 Email: megan.leslie@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Megan Leslie support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Megan Leslie,
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://www.meganleslie.ca/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/megan-leslie/
https://twitter.com/MeganLeslieMP
Megan Leslie
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-7614
Fax: 613-992-8569
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 2207 Gottingen Street (Main Office) Suite 1 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B5 Telephone: 902-426-8691 Fax: 902-426-8693
© House of Commons
@MeganLeslieMP Thanks for your support! Do you support unscheduling Cannabis? pic.twitter.com/WV8bJzdzKE
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 2, 2014
decriminalize***
Film Screening: “The Union – The Business Behind Getting
Starts: September 11th, 2012 - 10:30pm
Where: Art Gallery of NS, 1741 Hollis St.
"
Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax (NDP) is pleased to join NORML Women’s Alliance for the Halifax screening of “The Union – The Business Behind Getting High”. This highly acclaimed documentary by producer Adam Scorgie brings a wholly new way of considering the legalization of marijuana.
"
http://meganleslie.ndp.ca/film-screening-the-union--the-business-behind-getting-high-2012-09-11
****
Medical Marijuana
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
March 25th, 2013 / 3:15 p.m.
NDP
Megan Leslie
Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, I am here to present two petitions today.
On the first, some folks
came to my office and they are concerned about the phasing-out of
personal and designated production licences for medical marijuana. They
ask that Health Canada leave the current provision as is, in addition to
the creation of licensed production facilities and patient-led co-ops.
****
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Government Orders
March 27th, 2009 / 12:25 p.m.
NDP
Megan Leslie
Halifax, NS
"
...
Further, I would point
out why a minimum sentence for having one marijuana plant when say
manslaughter does not even have a minimum sentence. Aggravated sexual
assault, section 273, has no minimum sentence. Abduction of a child
under 14 has no minimum sentence. Abandoning a child under 10, so its
life is likely to be endangered, section 218, has no minimum sentence.
However, if someone has a
marijuana plant we are going to send them away to jail for six months.
This is ad-hockery at its worse.
"
*****
On Feb 24, 2014 8:18 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 24, 2014
Member: Megan Leslie Constituency: Halifax Constituency Office: 2207 Gottingen Street (Main Office) Suite 1 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B5
Telephone: 902-426-8691 Fax: 902-426-8693 Email: megan.leslie@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Megan Leslie support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Megan Leslie,
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 ...
Greg Kerr, MP - West Nova
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170621&Language=E
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****
On Feb 12, 2014 4:22 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 12, 2014
Member: Greg Kerr Constituency: West Nova Constituency Office: 14373 Highway 1 Wilmot Station, Nova Scotia B0P 1W0
Telephone: 902-825-2320 Fax: 902-825-3785
368 Main Street Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 1E9
Telephone: 902-742-6808 Fax: 902-742-6815 Email: greg.kerr@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Greg Kerr support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Greg Kerr,
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 ...
****
On Feb 12, 2014 4:22 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 12, 2014
Member: Greg Kerr Constituency: West Nova Constituency Office: 14373 Highway 1 Wilmot Station, Nova Scotia B0P 1W0
Telephone: 902-825-2320 Fax: 902-825-3785
368 Main Street Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 1E9
Telephone: 902-742-6808 Fax: 902-742-6815 Email: greg.kerr@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Greg Kerr support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Greg Kerr,
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 ...
Gerald Keddy, MP - South Shore—St. Margaret's
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170590&Language=E
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/gerald-keddy/
https://twitter.com/GeraldKeddy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Keddy
.png)
****
Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (marijuana)
Private Members' Business
April 11th, 2002 / 6:15 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
"
...
We can talk about the dollars that are spent on law enforcement and trying to control marijuana. We can talk about the fact that we have already legalized the medical use of marijuana. It is still extremely hard to access even for medical use. The issue here is simple. The majority of Canadians at some point in their life have broken the law and smoked marijuana or cannabis.
Are we going to continue to have young Canadians and Canadians everywhere hold a criminal record because they were caught with a marijuana cigarette or because they made a mistake in judgment at some time in their life? I do not think so. I think it is up to the Parliament of Canada to deal with this issue in a comprehensive way, and decriminalization is a start.
There are other issues here and those issues should be fleshed out in committee. We should come back here with a package that we can all look at, that we can weigh the pros and cons and make a decision about this substance.
There are other health issues. We have talked about tobacco, and there is a serious health issue with smoking marijuana. There is the definite tar in the substance that will cause the same effect on our lungs as tobacco smoking causes. We know for a fact that it lowers the white blood cell count. Therefore, there are health issues around marijuana.
There is also the fact that with the prohibition on alcohol everyone was drinking. With prohibition Canadians finally came to their senses and said “We cannot control this, so let us legalize it and that will give us some form of control”.
Some kid who is 16 years old who has a criminal record because of being caught with too much marijuana in his or her pocket would not be arrested when crossing the border to the United States. However people might not be 16 when they are arrested. They might be 24. They might have graduated from university and have a job south of the border but find they cannot access the job because of a criminal record.
...
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2002/4/11/gerald-keddy-3/
***
On Feb 9, 2014 10:39 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 9, 2014
Member: Gerald Keddy Constituency: South Shore—St. Margaret's Constituency Office: 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 106 (Main Office) Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 2S7
Telephone: 902-527-5655 Fax: 902-527-5656
PO Box 582 Causeway Professional Centre Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia B0W 1G0
Telephone: 902-637-3945 Fax: 902-637-3946 Email: gerald.keddy@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Gerald Keddy support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Gerald Keddy,
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://openparliament.ca/politicians/gerald-keddy/
https://twitter.com/GeraldKeddy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Keddy
Gerald Keddy
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-996-0877
Fax: 613-996-0878
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 106 (Main Office) Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 2S7 Telephone: 902-527-5655 Fax: 902-527-5656
- PO Box 582 Causeway Professional Centre Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia B0W 1G0 Telephone: 902-637-3945 Fax: 902-637-3946
© House of Commons
@GeraldKeddy Thanks for the support! Do you support unscheduling cannabis? #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/r6YaQxsYGm
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 1, 2014
supports decriminalize - needs current statement****
Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (marijuana)
Private Members' Business
April 11th, 2002 / 6:15 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Gerald Keddy
South Shore, NS
"
...
We can talk about the dollars that are spent on law enforcement and trying to control marijuana. We can talk about the fact that we have already legalized the medical use of marijuana. It is still extremely hard to access even for medical use. The issue here is simple. The majority of Canadians at some point in their life have broken the law and smoked marijuana or cannabis.
Are we going to continue to have young Canadians and Canadians everywhere hold a criminal record because they were caught with a marijuana cigarette or because they made a mistake in judgment at some time in their life? I do not think so. I think it is up to the Parliament of Canada to deal with this issue in a comprehensive way, and decriminalization is a start.
There are other issues here and those issues should be fleshed out in committee. We should come back here with a package that we can all look at, that we can weigh the pros and cons and make a decision about this substance.
There are other health issues. We have talked about tobacco, and there is a serious health issue with smoking marijuana. There is the definite tar in the substance that will cause the same effect on our lungs as tobacco smoking causes. We know for a fact that it lowers the white blood cell count. Therefore, there are health issues around marijuana.
There is also the fact that with the prohibition on alcohol everyone was drinking. With prohibition Canadians finally came to their senses and said “We cannot control this, so let us legalize it and that will give us some form of control”.
Some kid who is 16 years old who has a criminal record because of being caught with too much marijuana in his or her pocket would not be arrested when crossing the border to the United States. However people might not be 16 when they are arrested. They might be 24. They might have graduated from university and have a job south of the border but find they cannot access the job because of a criminal record.
...
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2002/4/11/gerald-keddy-3/
***
On Feb 9, 2014 10:39 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
February 9, 2014
Member: Gerald Keddy Constituency: South Shore—St. Margaret's Constituency Office: 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 106 (Main Office) Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 2S7
Telephone: 902-527-5655 Fax: 902-527-5656
PO Box 582 Causeway Professional Centre Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia B0W 1G0
Telephone: 902-637-3945 Fax: 902-637-3946 Email: gerald.keddy@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Gerald Keddy support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Gerald Keddy,
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 ...
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Hon. Mark Eyking, MP - Sydney—Victoria
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170587&Language=E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Eyking
http://markeyking.liberal.ca/
https://twitter.com/MarkEyking_MP
http://www.flickr.com/people/52851999@N04/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkEykingMP/info
http://politwitter.ca/user/MarkEyking_MP
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Not sure on stance, but this is a public opinion poll
http://www.electionprediction.org/2004_fed/riding/12010-sydney-victoria.htm
Decriminalize
******
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Private Members' Business
February 7th, 2014 / 1:30 p.m.
Liberal Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
"
... .
They should take a visit to our friends down south. They are changing their ideology and they know things are not working. We do not want to get into the marijuana debate, but there are states down there that are dealing with it in a different way. Locking them up is not going to solve the problem. Locking them up at a very young age, where maybe there could have been intervention, help, or rehabilitation, is not going to make our society any safer. It is not going to make us a better society.
... .
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2014/2/7/mark-eyking-3/
******
On Jan 5, 2014 9:03 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <\@gmail.com> wrote:
January 5, 2014
Member: Hon. Mark Eyking Constituency: Sydney—Victoria Constituency Office: 500 Kings Road, Cabot House Kings Road Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 1B2
Telephone: 902-567-6275 Fax: 902-564-2479 Email: mark.eyking@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Hon. Mark Eyking 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. Mark Eyking,
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/Mark_Eyking
http://markeyking.liberal.ca/
https://twitter.com/MarkEyking_MP
http://www.flickr.com/people/52851999@N04/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkEykingMP/info
http://politwitter.ca/user/MarkEyking_MP
The Honourable Mark Eyking
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-995-6459
Fax: 613-995-2963
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 500 Kings Road Cabot House Kings Road Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 1B2 Telephone: 902-567-6275 Fax: 902-564-2479
© House of Commons
@MarkEyking_MP Thanks for the support! Do you support unscheduling Cannabis? #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/WAxFWbdRlk
— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) March 26, 2014
******Not sure on stance, but this is a public opinion poll
http://www.electionprediction.org/2004_fed/riding/12010-sydney-victoria.htm
Decriminalize
******
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Private Members' Business
February 7th, 2014 / 1:30 p.m.
Liberal Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
"
... .
They should take a visit to our friends down south. They are changing their ideology and they know things are not working. We do not want to get into the marijuana debate, but there are states down there that are dealing with it in a different way. Locking them up is not going to solve the problem. Locking them up at a very young age, where maybe there could have been intervention, help, or rehabilitation, is not going to make our society any safer. It is not going to make us a better society.
... .
"
http://openparliament.ca/debates/2014/2/7/mark-eyking-3/
******
On Jan 5, 2014 9:03 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <\@gmail.com> wrote:
January 5, 2014
Member: Hon. Mark Eyking Constituency: Sydney—Victoria Constituency Office: 500 Kings Road, Cabot House Kings Road Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 1B2
Telephone: 902-567-6275 Fax: 902-564-2479 Email: mark.eyking@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Hon. Mark Eyking 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. Mark Eyking,
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 ... .
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Rodger Cuzner, MP - Cape Breton—Canso
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170638&Language=E
http://rodgercuzner.liberal.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodger_Cuzner
https://twitter.com/RodgerCuzner
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/rodger-cuzner/
https://www.facebook.com/rodger.cuzner
http://nationsroot.com/can/members-rodger-cuzner
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*****
On Dec 26, 2013 12:36 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 26, 2013
Member: Rodger Cuzner Constituency: Cape Breton—Canso Constituency Office: 78 Commercial Street PO Box 2107 (Main Office) Dominion, Nova Scotia B1G 1B4
Telephone: 902-842-9763 Fax: 902-842-9025 Email: rodger.cuzner@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Rodger Cuzner support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Rodger Cuzner,
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://rodgercuzner.liberal.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodger_Cuzner
https://twitter.com/RodgerCuzner
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/rodger-cuzner/
https://www.facebook.com/rodger.cuzner
http://nationsroot.com/can/members-rodger-cuzner
Colorado Sells $34 Million in Marijuana in 1 Month: $3.4 Million Goes to Schools, and Crime Down 15% | Spirit Science http://t.co/vPQGCBBU9I— Rodger Cuzner (@RodgerCuzner) January 7, 2015
Rodger Cuzner
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-992-6756
Fax: 613-992-4053
Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.
Constituency Office(s)
- 78 Commercial Street PO Box 2107 (Main Office) Dominion, Nova Scotia B1G 1B4 Telephone: 902-842-9763 Fax: 902-842-9025
© House of Commons
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Conservative attack ads against marijuana legalization are completely out of touch with Canadians. #cdnpoli http://t.co/JLGSuBkRAB
— Rodger Cuzner (@RodgerCuzner) August 5, 2014
*****
On Dec 26, 2013 12:36 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 26, 2013
Member: Rodger Cuzner Constituency: Cape Breton—Canso Constituency Office: 78 Commercial Street PO Box 2107 (Main Office) Dominion, Nova Scotia B1G 1B4
Telephone: 902-842-9763 Fax: 902-842-9025 Email: rodger.cuzner@parl.gc.ca
re: Does Rodger Cuzner support the removal of cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)?
Dear Rodger Cuzner,
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
The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board & Liberal Member of Parliament for 12007 Kings-Hants (Nova Scotia)
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170626&Language=E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Brison
https://twitter.com/scottbrison
http://www.liberal.ca/mp/scott-brison/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/scott-brison/
"
From marijuana to shipbuilding, we run the gamut here.
Let me begin by discussing the marijuana legislation. For many years the Government of Canada's approach has failed to reduce marijuana use, particularly among young people. Our responsibility is to implement an evidence-based approach.
The evidence is quite clear. Nobody is condoning, supporting, or promoting the use of marijuana, Mr. Blaney. We want a legal framework in laws that are more effective. Some countries that have chosen to focus efforts on health promotion, prevention, mental health services, and addiction services have found that to be more effective in reducing the use of drugs, marijuana being one, than simply a criminal justice approach. We can differ on the approach, but I want to be very clear, Mr. Blaney, that nobody here is advocating or promoting the use of marijuana.
"
March 9th, 2016 / 7:25 p.m.
Liberal
https://openparliament.ca/committees/government-operations/42-1/5/scott-brison-30/
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****
"
..
One of Trudeau’s caucus colleagues also came to his defence.
“People admire Justin’s candour and his common sense,” Liberal MP Scott Brison said in an interview.
“I’ve also had comments from people that find people like Stephen Harper and Peter MacKay hopelessly out of touch with near-toxic levels of sanctimony and more interested in attacking someone’s character than actually listening to reason.”
He said no one has questioned Trudeau’s judgment in toking while an MP.
“No I have not heard that at all from anybody,” he said, dismissing Tory attempts to persuade Canadians that Trudeau is unfit to govern.
“It’s a little rich coming from Stephen Harper, whose judgment put Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy in the Senate … so, you want to talk about judgment, let’s talk judgment. Bring it on.”
As for himself, Brison said he too has smoked pot in the past and “I did inhale.” But he said, “it’s been a very long time” — indeed, before he became an MP in 1997 — since he last toked up.
"
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/08/23/trudeau-a-hypocrite-for-smoking-pot-then-supporting-mandatory-minimum-sentences-for-marijuana-growers-tories/
also on
http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4047418-trudeau-s-marijuana-mea-culpa-sparks-the-great-parliamentary-pot-debate/
(copied here)
Message for Scott Brison, liberal MP for Nova Scotia. Greetings my friend! Maybe today we can help some persons who Health Canada has left behind in their hellish, unjust, policies as they pertain to our medicinal access to cannabis medicine. Health Canada is blocking access in every way they can! This is not the job we hired them to do Mr Brison! We hired them to protect our health, to protect our families health. My question to you today Mr. Bryson is, "Why are you allowing Health Canada to withhold our lifesaving medicine from the hands of families and children, who are dying of horrible diseases, like epilepsy, and cancer?" Given the Liberal policy on medical cannabis, I can't help but wonder Mr. Brison, why there has been so little done by the Liberals to stop this abuse! HC wants us to get our children to smoke the medicine for cripes sake! For they are fighting against medibles and extracts in the Supreme Court of Canada. Please realize that these flawed policies of Health Canada, as they pertain to cannabis medicine, is quite literally killing our family members. In order for me to decide to vote for your party Mr. Bryson, and you as my MP, you are going to have to stop Health Canada's attack on our health. Just think about it, Health Canada is purposefully and knowingly eroding our health! Now Mr Bryson, do you want our votes? Of course you do! Our votes could swing your party to a win in the next federal election, or be the vote that causes the Liberals yet another loss. Your party desperately needs our votes in the 2015 contest. So please Mr Bryson, stop ignoring our needs, right this injustice, and prove to us that you and your party are deserving of our votes. I have tried unsuccessfully to work with you and your party in the past, but was not taken seriously. Well today Mr. Bryson, it is time for you and your party to take us seriously, if you want to win an election! We have become powerful just by virtue of our present numbers! We will be ignored no longer. This killing injustice stops here and now. Today! One of our many cannabis action groups, Cannabis Oil Advice With Chummy And Friends, is beginning work on a media blitz to bring public attention to this injustice to our people. This is a great chance for you to right a wrong and do the right thing for your your voters. Signed: Respectfully: Chummy Anthony, Marijuana Party of Canada, CEO: Of the newly re-forming Marijuana Party Electoral District Association of Kings/Hants N.S. I respectfully await your personal reply Mr. Bryson. tokes2ya:)-~Chummy Anthony..........................................
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On Dec 16, 2013 6:28 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 16, 2013
Member: Hon. Scott Brison Constituency: Kings—Hants Constituency Office: 24 Harbourside Drive, Suite 101A (Main Office) Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2C1
Telephone: 902-542-4010 Fax: 902-542-4184 Email: scott.brison@parl.gc.ca
Dear Hon. Scott Brison,
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 303 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/Scott_Brison
https://twitter.com/scottbrison
http://www.liberal.ca/mp/scott-brison/
http://openparliament.ca/politicians/scott-brison/
"
From marijuana to shipbuilding, we run the gamut here.
Let me begin by discussing the marijuana legislation. For many years the Government of Canada's approach has failed to reduce marijuana use, particularly among young people. Our responsibility is to implement an evidence-based approach.
The evidence is quite clear. Nobody is condoning, supporting, or promoting the use of marijuana, Mr. Blaney. We want a legal framework in laws that are more effective. Some countries that have chosen to focus efforts on health promotion, prevention, mental health services, and addiction services have found that to be more effective in reducing the use of drugs, marijuana being one, than simply a criminal justice approach. We can differ on the approach, but I want to be very clear, Mr. Blaney, that nobody here is advocating or promoting the use of marijuana.
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March 9th, 2016 / 7:25 p.m.
Liberal
https://openparliament.ca/committees/government-operations/42-1/5/scott-brison-30/
The Honourable Scott Brison
Hill Office
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— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 21, 2014
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Trudeau a hypocrite for smoking pot, then supporting mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana growers: Tories
National Post Staff, Canadian Press and Postmedia News | August 23, 2013 | Last Updated: Aug 28 10:34 AM ET
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One of Trudeau’s caucus colleagues also came to his defence.
“People admire Justin’s candour and his common sense,” Liberal MP Scott Brison said in an interview.
“I’ve also had comments from people that find people like Stephen Harper and Peter MacKay hopelessly out of touch with near-toxic levels of sanctimony and more interested in attacking someone’s character than actually listening to reason.”
He said no one has questioned Trudeau’s judgment in toking while an MP.
“No I have not heard that at all from anybody,” he said, dismissing Tory attempts to persuade Canadians that Trudeau is unfit to govern.
“It’s a little rich coming from Stephen Harper, whose judgment put Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy in the Senate … so, you want to talk about judgment, let’s talk judgment. Bring it on.”
As for himself, Brison said he too has smoked pot in the past and “I did inhale.” But he said, “it’s been a very long time” — indeed, before he became an MP in 1997 — since he last toked up.
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http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/08/23/trudeau-a-hypocrite-for-smoking-pot-then-supporting-mandatory-minimum-sentences-for-marijuana-growers-tories/
also on
http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4047418-trudeau-s-marijuana-mea-culpa-sparks-the-great-parliamentary-pot-debate/
Post by Gerry Malone.
Message for Scott Brison, liberal MP for Nova Scotia. Greetings my friend! Maybe today we can help some persons who Health Canada has left behind in their hellish, unjust, policies as they pertain to our medicinal access to cannabis medicine. Health Canada is blocking access in every way they can! This is not the job we hired them to do Mr Brison! We hired them to protect our health, to protect our families health. My question to you today Mr. Bryson is, "Why are you allowing Health Canada to withhold our lifesaving medicine from the hands of families and children, who are dying of horrible diseases, like epilepsy, and cancer?" Given the Liberal policy on medical cannabis, I can't help but wonder Mr. Brison, why there has been so little done by the Liberals to stop this abuse! HC wants us to get our children to smoke the medicine for cripes sake! For they are fighting against medibles and extracts in the Supreme Court of Canada. Please realize that these flawed policies of Health Canada, as they pertain to cannabis medicine, is quite literally killing our family members. In order for me to decide to vote for your party Mr. Bryson, and you as my MP, you are going to have to stop Health Canada's attack on our health. Just think about it, Health Canada is purposefully and knowingly eroding our health! Now Mr Bryson, do you want our votes? Of course you do! Our votes could swing your party to a win in the next federal election, or be the vote that causes the Liberals yet another loss. Your party desperately needs our votes in the 2015 contest. So please Mr Bryson, stop ignoring our needs, right this injustice, and prove to us that you and your party are deserving of our votes. I have tried unsuccessfully to work with you and your party in the past, but was not taken seriously. Well today Mr. Bryson, it is time for you and your party to take us seriously, if you want to win an election! We have become powerful just by virtue of our present numbers! We will be ignored no longer. This killing injustice stops here and now. Today! One of our many cannabis action groups, Cannabis Oil Advice With Chummy And Friends, is beginning work on a media blitz to bring public attention to this injustice to our people. This is a great chance for you to right a wrong and do the right thing for your your voters. Signed: Respectfully: Chummy Anthony, Marijuana Party of Canada, CEO: Of the newly re-forming Marijuana Party Electoral District Association of Kings/Hants N.S. I respectfully await your personal reply Mr. Bryson. tokes2ya:)-~Chummy Anthony..........................................
*****
On Dec 16, 2013 6:28 PM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 16, 2013
Member: Hon. Scott Brison Constituency: Kings—Hants Constituency Office: 24 Harbourside Drive, Suite 101A (Main Office) Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2C1
Telephone: 902-542-4010 Fax: 902-542-4184 Email: scott.brison@parl.gc.ca
Dear Hon. Scott Brison,
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 303 Members of Parliament are being asked these same questions.
ref: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-38.8/page-25.html SCHEDULE II (Sections 2, 3, 4 to 7, 10, 29, 55 and 60) 1.Cannabis, its preparations, derivatives and similar synthetic preparations, including ... .
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