Ron McKinnon, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59008 Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam (BC)
• McKinnon: "Decriminalization is not enough; you can't get the same level of control as with legalization… which removes the criminal element from the equation." Favours legalization, regulation and taxation. - See more at: http://www.tricitynews.com/federal-election/elex42-tpp-census-and-syrian-refugees-hot-topics-at-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-debate-1.2081057#sthash.28V2EE8p.dpuf
ELEX42: TPP, census and Syrian refugees hot topics at Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam debate
Sarah Payne / Tri City News
October 8, 2015 03:01 PM
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Hi,
I support the Liberal platform and policy on this matter. We propose to legalize, regulate (like alcohol and tobacco), and tax (like alcohol and tobacco). See my blog: https://ronmckinnon.liberal.ca/legalize-regulate-tax
Regards,
Ron
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
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 legalize. Show all posts
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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, June 3, 2016
Salma Zahid, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35094 Scarborough Centre (Ontario)
Salma Zahid, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35094 Scarborough Centre (Ontario)
"@larryriceman I support the #lpc position on this issue. Regulate marijuana and keep it out of the hands of children."
9:06 AM - 27 Oct 2015
https://twitter.com/SalmaZahid15/status/659038496691236864
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Hello,
I support the position of the Liberal Party on this issue, including the legalization of marijuana as outlined by our leader, Justin Trudeau.
Sincerely,
Salma Zahid
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
"@larryriceman I support the #lpc position on this issue. Regulate marijuana and keep it out of the hands of children."
9:06 AM - 27 Oct 2015
https://twitter.com/SalmaZahid15/status/659038496691236864
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Hello,
I support the position of the Liberal Party on this issue, including the legalization of marijuana as outlined by our leader, Justin Trudeau.
Sincerely,
Salma Zahid
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship & Liberal Member of Parliament for 35081 Parkdale—High Park (Ontario)
Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship & Liberal Member of Parliament for 35081 Parkdale—High Park (Ontario)
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“The Liberal Party of Canada supports the legalization of Marijuana”
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
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“The Liberal Party of Canada supports the legalization of Marijuana”
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Mark Gerretsen, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35044 Kingston and the Islands (Ontario)
Mark Gerretsen, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35044 Kingston and the Islands (Ontario)
"It's a tough one, but we are committed to doing this, and i believe it's the right thing todo"
@07:30 in the radio show
Mark Gerretsen with The Kris & Boomer show
Posted on October 26, 2015 by Kris
http://www.krock1057.ca/2015/10/26/mark-gerretsen-with-the-kris-boomer-show/
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Hi there,
Yes, I am supportive of the Liberal Party’s position on this issue.
Mark.
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
"It's a tough one, but we are committed to doing this, and i believe it's the right thing todo"
@07:30 in the radio show
Mark Gerretsen with The Kris & Boomer show
Posted on October 26, 2015 by Kris
http://www.krock1057.ca/2015/10/26/mark-gerretsen-with-the-kris-boomer-show/
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Hi there,
Yes, I am supportive of the Liberal Party’s position on this issue.
Mark.
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Mike Bossio, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35039 Hastings—Lennox and Addington (Ontario)
Mike Bossio, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35039 Hastings—Lennox and Addington (Ontario)
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Questioned about some current issues, Bossio says of the trial of Senator Mike Duffy, “a lot of Canadians are saying, ‘Who is the Prime Minister kidding? Come on, you knew what was going on here.’” Commenting on the recent pledge by NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to decriminalize marijuana “the minute we’re elected” he responds that the Liberals remain committed to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and refers to “ABCANN,” a Napanee firm researching the medical properties of marijuana and other plants.
"
Sep 10, 2015 | Vote
Mike Bossio’s priorities outlined
Central Hastings News By Brett Mann
http://www.insidebelleville.com/news-story/5836596-mike-bossio-s-priorities-outlined/
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Questioned about some current issues, Bossio says of the trial of Senator Mike Duffy, “a lot of Canadians are saying, ‘Who is the Prime Minister kidding? Come on, you knew what was going on here.’” Commenting on the recent pledge by NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to decriminalize marijuana “the minute we’re elected” he responds that the Liberals remain committed to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and refers to “ABCANN,” a Napanee firm researching the medical properties of marijuana and other plants.
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Sep 10, 2015 | Vote
Mike Bossio’s priorities outlined
Central Hastings News By Brett Mann
http://www.insidebelleville.com/news-story/5836596-mike-bossio-s-priorities-outlined/
Lloyd Longfield, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35032 Guelph (Ontario)
Lloyd Longfield, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35032 Guelph (Ontario)
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Toronto's former top cop to guide Liberals on marijuana legalization http://www.cbc.ca/1.3394240
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2:10 AM - 8 Jan 2016
https://twitter.com/lloydlongfield/status/685403148576501760
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Toronto's former top cop to guide Liberals on marijuana legalization http://www.cbc.ca/1.3394240
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2:10 AM - 8 Jan 2016
https://twitter.com/lloydlongfield/status/685403148576501760
Toronto's former top cop to guide Liberals on marijuana legalization https://t.co/jyPUd5gbn7— Lloyd Longfield (@LloydLongfield) January 8, 2016
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Karina Gould, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development & Member of Parliament for 35015 Burlington (Ontario)
Karina Gould, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development & Member of Parliament for 35015 Burlington (Ontario)
“To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for your recent inquiry as to my position on the legalization of Marijuana. I support the legalization of Marijuana.
Sincerely,
Karina Gould”
election 2015
http://norml.ca/election/
“To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for your recent inquiry as to my position on the legalization of Marijuana. I support the legalization of Marijuana.
Sincerely,
Karina Gould”
election 2015
http://norml.ca/election/
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35007 Beaches—East York (Ontario)
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35007 Beaches—East York (Ontario)
On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 9:57 AM, <Nathaniel.Erskine-Smith@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
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Another victory for reason and failure for #Harper, as our #SupremeCourt rules that medical #marijuana is legal in all forms. #LegalizeIt
On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 9:57 AM, <Nathaniel.Erskine-Smith@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Sam,Nate’s hard at work on his own private member’s bill (C-246). While he shares your aim of legalizing cannabis, we can’t take on another bill at this point.As you know, the government of Canada will be putting forward a government bill early next year. Nate’s riding borders that of MP Bill Blair, and they’re in regular contact re: marijuana legalization. I expect his informal discussions with Mr. Blair will be more productive than introducing a bill of his own.MP Erskine-Smith has already asked the Minister of Justice to stop prosecuting possession cases. http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/john-ivison- national-weed-day-gives- liberal-backbencher-chance-to- rock-own-governments-boat Thank you again for your work on this issue. I encourage you to remain committed and keep working hard.AndyAndrew GoodridgeParliamentary AssistantNathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches-East York
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Another victory for reason and failure for #Harper, as our #SupremeCourt rules that medical #marijuana is legal in all forms. #LegalizeIt
8:01 AM - 11 Jun 2015
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I am in favour of marijuana legalization and regulation, and I have been an advocate for drug policy reform for years.
I look forward to being part of a Liberal government that puts an end to marijuana prohibition once and for all.
If you would like to discuss this issue in more detail, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Nate
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
2015 election
Neil R. Ellis, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35006 Bay of Quinte (Ontario)
Neil R. Ellis, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35006 Bay of Quinte (Ontario)
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Ellis said his party would legalize marijuana and control it as it would create money taken from crime.
“$600 million is spent on locking up people that have been in possession of small amounts of marijuana. We need to look at the United States, it creates jobs, has not caused crime rates to rise and created taxation for the government.”
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Bay of Quinte candidates debate
(undated article)
http://www.quintenews.com/bay-of-quinte-candidates-debate-2015/
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Ellis said his party would legalize marijuana and control it as it would create money taken from crime.
“$600 million is spent on locking up people that have been in possession of small amounts of marijuana. We need to look at the United States, it creates jobs, has not caused crime rates to rise and created taxation for the government.”
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Bay of Quinte candidates debate
(undated article)
http://www.quintenews.com/bay-of-quinte-candidates-debate-2015/
Mark Holland, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions & Liberal Member of Parliament for 35001 Ajax (Ontario)
Mark Holland, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions & Liberal Member of Parliament for 35001 Ajax (Ontario)
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Teen use of marijuana is more than 2x tobacco. Let's use lessons from tobacco to change that
9TI1rrO2Vc
1:00pm - 12 Aug 15
https://www.twitter.com/markhollandlib/status/631555765979885568
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Teen use of marijuana is more than 2x tobacco. Let's use lessons from tobacco to change that
9TI1rrO2Vc
1:00pm - 12 Aug 15
https://www.twitter.com/markhollandlib/status/631555765979885568
Thursday, May 19, 2016
David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade & Liberal Member of Parliament for 24037 LaSalle—Émard— Verdun (Quebec)
David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade & Liberal Member of Parliament for 24037 LaSalle—Émard— Verdun (Quebec)
“I am personally in favour of the legalization of marijuana.
David Lametti
Liberal candidate, LaSalle-Émard-Verdun.
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
“I am personally in favour of the legalization of marijuana.
David Lametti
Liberal candidate, LaSalle-Émard-Verdun.
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
Friday, May 13, 2016
The Honourable Denis Paradis PC, Liberal Member of Parliament for 24016 Brome—Missisquoi (QC)
The Honourable Denis Paradis PC, Liberal Member of Parliament for 24016 Brome—Missisquoi (QC)
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Let us take a look at the drug problems faced by our regions. More specifically in my riding, about one year ago, a mayor told me he was going to take his combine and run it through the fields of his 50 or so local clients. He asked me to guess in how many of these 50 fields traces of marijuana could be found; there were 45. That is insane. At a time when we are confronted with this renewed increase in marijuana production, a decision is made to move the RCMP out of our regions. I do not understand the rationale behind that, I do not understand it at all.
I also mentioned the 10 border crossings in my riding. A few years ago, a U.S. congressional committee, namely the Judiciary Committee’ssubcommittee on drugs, toured border crossings, and I met with its members. At the end of our discussion, the congressmen asked me this little question that said it all, “What about your Quebec gold?”
Clearly, the Americans are very aware of the fact that there are individuals in our regions who grow marijuana with total impunity. That does not make any sense.
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RCMP and Law Enforcement in Canada
Government Orders
April 12th, 2005 / 11:05 p.m.
Liberal
Ramez Ayoub, Liberal Member of Parliament for 24013 Thérèse-De Blainville (Quebec)
Ramez Ayoub, Liberal Member of Parliament for 24013 Thérèse-De Blainville (Quebec)
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Regarding marijuana, you are saying that there are different levels and that it changes with time, and I understand that well. How will we be able to decide what kind of marijuana we are talking about? Although that drug is currently illegal, we know the government wants to legalize it at some point, but for people of a certain age and not for youth, so as to make the use safe.
How will we be able to find out what that drug's effects are on young people, what its potency is, where it grows, and so on?
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February 17th, 2016 / 4:35 p.m.
Liberal
Ramez Ayoub Thérèse-De Blainville, QC
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/2/ramez-ayoub-2/
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Regarding marijuana, you are saying that there are different levels and that it changes with time, and I understand that well. How will we be able to decide what kind of marijuana we are talking about? Although that drug is currently illegal, we know the government wants to legalize it at some point, but for people of a certain age and not for youth, so as to make the use safe.
How will we be able to find out what that drug's effects are on young people, what its potency is, where it grows, and so on?
"
February 17th, 2016 / 4:35 p.m.
Liberal
Ramez Ayoub Thérèse-De Blainville, QC
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/2/ramez-ayoub-2/
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/
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Robert (Bobby) J. Morrissey, Liberal Member of Parliament for 11003 Egmont (PEI)
Robert (Bobby) J. Morrissey, Liberal Member of Parliament for 11003 Egmont (PEI)
"Morrissey pointed out that police on P.E.I. were already reluctant to enforce cases of possession of small amounts of marijuana."
Federal election 2015: Egmont candidates' roundtable
Egmont candidates debate on CBC's Island Morning
CBC News October 6, 2015
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/prince-edward-island/federal-election-2015-egmont-candidates-roundtable-1.3257868
"Morrissey pointed out that police on P.E.I. were already reluctant to enforce cases of possession of small amounts of marijuana."
Federal election 2015: Egmont candidates' roundtable
Egmont candidates debate on CBC's Island Morning
CBC News October 6, 2015
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/prince-edward-island/federal-election-2015-egmont-candidates-roundtable-1.3257868
Nick Whalen, Liberal Member of Parliament for 10006 St. John's East (NFLD)
Nick Whalen, Liberal Member of Parliament for 10006 St. John's East (NFLD)
“Police services have been wasting a lot of money on something which has essentially become a norm in society,” Whalen said. “It’s not really considered to be that serious of a crime.”
OCTOBER 26, 2015
http://ntv.ca/issues-answers-nick-whalen/
"Issues & Answers: Nick Whalen" (video)
https://cannabisincanada.ca/liberal-mp-offers-opinion-on-cannabis-legalization/
LIBERAL MP OFFERS OPINION ON CANNABIS LEGALIZATION
CANNABIS IN CANADA
OCTOBER 26, 2015
During an appearance on NTV’s Issues & Answers, Liberal MP-elect for St. John’s East Nick Whalen offered insight into his party’s promise to legalize cannabis, a plan that Whalen said is, “an important thing to do.”
“Justin Trudeau has said that’s it’s not going too happen immediately, it’s going to take time.” Whalen said. “I can’t see this happening in a short time period, but i see it hopefully as something that can happen within a first term.”
Whalen said cannabis legalization will take time to ensure the government can look at issues surrounding regulation, such as how sales will be taxed.
“Each province is responsible for the civil law and the sale of goods and services in their district, so they’re going to have to be involved there,” said Whalen. “Will it be federal and provincial taxes? Will it just be provincial taxes? There’s so many nuances.”
According to Whalen, under cannabis legalization law enforcement will need to look at new issues, such as the illegal importation and sale of cannabis, similar to tobacco and alcohol, but will ultimately be better utilized compared to the current situation.
“Police services have been wasting a lot of money on something which has essentially become a norm in society,” Whalen said. “It’s not really considered to be that serious of a crime.”
One of Whalen’s main points on the slow implementation of cannabis legalization was cutting out organized crime from transitioning into legitimate players within the new framework.
“If we were going to decriminalize it immediately those distribution networks would continue to exist and would probably be the largest beneficiaries of an immediate change,” Whalen said. “We want to make sure that it’s not a situation where the bootleggers, the rumrunners of the drug trade, get all the benefits from legalization – it needs to be the state.”
http://cannabisincanada.ca/liberal-mp-offers-opinion-on-cannabis-legalization/
“Police services have been wasting a lot of money on something which has essentially become a norm in society,” Whalen said. “It’s not really considered to be that serious of a crime.”
OCTOBER 26, 2015
http://ntv.ca/issues-answers-nick-whalen/
"Issues & Answers: Nick Whalen" (video)
https://cannabisincanada.ca/liberal-mp-offers-opinion-on-cannabis-legalization/
LIBERAL MP OFFERS OPINION ON CANNABIS LEGALIZATION
CANNABIS IN CANADA
OCTOBER 26, 2015
During an appearance on NTV’s Issues & Answers, Liberal MP-elect for St. John’s East Nick Whalen offered insight into his party’s promise to legalize cannabis, a plan that Whalen said is, “an important thing to do.”
“Justin Trudeau has said that’s it’s not going too happen immediately, it’s going to take time.” Whalen said. “I can’t see this happening in a short time period, but i see it hopefully as something that can happen within a first term.”
Whalen said cannabis legalization will take time to ensure the government can look at issues surrounding regulation, such as how sales will be taxed.
“Each province is responsible for the civil law and the sale of goods and services in their district, so they’re going to have to be involved there,” said Whalen. “Will it be federal and provincial taxes? Will it just be provincial taxes? There’s so many nuances.”
According to Whalen, under cannabis legalization law enforcement will need to look at new issues, such as the illegal importation and sale of cannabis, similar to tobacco and alcohol, but will ultimately be better utilized compared to the current situation.
“Police services have been wasting a lot of money on something which has essentially become a norm in society,” Whalen said. “It’s not really considered to be that serious of a crime.”
One of Whalen’s main points on the slow implementation of cannabis legalization was cutting out organized crime from transitioning into legitimate players within the new framework.
“If we were going to decriminalize it immediately those distribution networks would continue to exist and would probably be the largest beneficiaries of an immediate change,” Whalen said. “We want to make sure that it’s not a situation where the bootleggers, the rumrunners of the drug trade, get all the benefits from legalization – it needs to be the state.”
http://cannabisincanada.ca/liberal-mp-offers-opinion-on-cannabis-legalization/
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Michael Levitt, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35118 York Centre (Ontario)
Michael Levitt, Liberal Member of Parliament for 35118 York Centre (Ontario)
Grt to see doctors won't be sucked into #CPC politicization & manipulation of marijuana issue http://t.co/EKE6wNEctQ @CMA_Docs #LPC #cdnpoli— Michael Levitt (@LevittMichael) August 16, 2014
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Kim Rudd, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources & Liberal Member of Parliament for 35071 Northumberland —Peterborough South (Ontario)
Kim Rudd, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources & Liberal Member of Parliament for 35071 Northumberland —Peterborough South (Ontario)
RT @ryancatney: Legalization + Regulation of marijuana is now the policy of the Liberal Party of Canada!!!!! #cdnpoli #ott12 #lpc12 #fb— Kim Rudd (@RuddKim) January 15, 2012
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