Sukh Dhaliwal, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59033 Surrey-Newton (BC)
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When I talk to parents and to the businesses, marijuana grow-ops are a problem that is affecting people across society.
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Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Government Orders
April 15th, 2008 / 11:35 a.m.
Liberal
Sukh Dhaliwal Newton—North Delta, BC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2008/4/15/sukh-dhaliwal-1/
We, the undersigned, Citizens or residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to establish an independent, fully-empowered Royal Commission into the health, social and economic costs associated with the legalization of Cannabis use including costs associated with prohibition, discrimination, organized crime, political favouritism and corruption.
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Saturday, July 16, 2016
Mel Arnold, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59020 North Okanagan—Shuswap (BC)
Mel Arnold, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59020 North Okanagan—Shuswap (BC)
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3. Do you personally believe in criminal penalties for recreational marijuana use?
Since 2000, court rulings have made it legal for Canadians to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis for medicinal purposes. I have become aware that there are approximately 9000 medicinal marijuana users in Vernon alone, representing close to 1 in 4 adults. My concern remains, as it does with the Conservative party, that young people under the age of 16 who become regular users may have negative health outcomes.
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North Okanagan-Shuswap: Conservative candidate Mel Arnold
October 15, 2015 - 3:03 PM
http://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-shuswap-conservative-candidate-mel-arnold/it24001
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3. Do you personally believe in criminal penalties for recreational marijuana use?
Since 2000, court rulings have made it legal for Canadians to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis for medicinal purposes. I have become aware that there are approximately 9000 medicinal marijuana users in Vernon alone, representing close to 1 in 4 adults. My concern remains, as it does with the Conservative party, that young people under the age of 16 who become regular users may have negative health outcomes.
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North Okanagan-Shuswap: Conservative candidate Mel Arnold
October 15, 2015 - 3:03 PM
http://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-shuswap-conservative-candidate-mel-arnold/it24001
Garnett Genuis, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48032 Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan (Alberta)
Garnett Genuis, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48032 Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan (Alberta)
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Mr. Speaker, it has been interesting to hear members of the NDP as well as of the government talk a lot about other jurisdictions. Yet, when I asked the parliamentary secretary if he could name a single jurisdiction where decriminalization or legalization led to a decrease in use, he was not able to name that jurisdiction. I wonder if the NDP, given that they are advocating this course, can do better. All the evidence I have read suggest that, for better or worse, there is an increase in use when we make the law more permissive, and that is only logical.
As well, with respect to the Conservative position, some members have said that we support decriminalization, which we certainly do not. We instead passed a motion, and I supported it, to have a ticketing option, to continue to have marijuana be a criminal offence, but to allow police to use a ticketing option. I would consider that a middle way that would allow for effective enforcement in a range of different kinds of situations.
I would like to know, in addition to this question about jurisdiction, if the member has thoughts on that as an option for addressing the situation we face, but also continuing to have that strong sense that marijuana really is associated with significant health problems.
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Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 6 p.m.
Conservative
Garnett Genuis Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/garnett-genuis-7/
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The big #shpk marijuana debate is tomorrow evening. Seats filling fast - RSVP now 2 singhmar.trust@aumhotels.com #yeg
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[image of poster: "BIRT the production and sale of marijuana remains a criminal offence"
8:10 AM - 20 May 2014
https://twitter.com/garnettgenuis/status/468770693065089024
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Mr. Speaker, it has been interesting to hear members of the NDP as well as of the government talk a lot about other jurisdictions. Yet, when I asked the parliamentary secretary if he could name a single jurisdiction where decriminalization or legalization led to a decrease in use, he was not able to name that jurisdiction. I wonder if the NDP, given that they are advocating this course, can do better. All the evidence I have read suggest that, for better or worse, there is an increase in use when we make the law more permissive, and that is only logical.
As well, with respect to the Conservative position, some members have said that we support decriminalization, which we certainly do not. We instead passed a motion, and I supported it, to have a ticketing option, to continue to have marijuana be a criminal offence, but to allow police to use a ticketing option. I would consider that a middle way that would allow for effective enforcement in a range of different kinds of situations.
I would like to know, in addition to this question about jurisdiction, if the member has thoughts on that as an option for addressing the situation we face, but also continuing to have that strong sense that marijuana really is associated with significant health problems.
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Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 6 p.m.
Conservative
Garnett Genuis Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/garnett-genuis-7/
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The big #shpk marijuana debate is tomorrow evening. Seats filling fast - RSVP now 2 singhmar.trust@aumhotels.com #yeg
"
[image of poster: "BIRT the production and sale of marijuana remains a criminal offence"
8:10 AM - 20 May 2014
https://twitter.com/garnettgenuis/status/468770693065089024
Arnold Viersen, Conservative Member of Parliament for Peace River-Westlock (Alberta)
Arnold Viersen, Conservative Member of Parliament for Peace River-Westlock (Alberta)
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Arnold Viersen October 3, 2015 at 6:23am ·RPREET SINGH: A RE-ELECTED CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTINUE TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUGS Harpreet Singh today pointed to new, additional steps a re-elected Conservative government will take to combat drug abuse and accused his opponents of supporting policies that would make drugs even more available in Canadian neighbourhoods. “Drugs destroy lives, rob young people of their future and tear families apart,” said Harpreet Singh. “Justin Trudeau and the Liberals said they want marijuana available in corner stores and injection sites in more neighbourhoods.” The Conservative government launched the National Anti-Drug Strategy in 2006 that contributes to safer communities by focusing on enforcement, prevention, and treatment. “Our National Anti-Drug Strategy is working,” Harpreet Singh said. But there is much more that needs to be done to combat drug use, particularly among youth.” To counter the damage caused in communities by drug abuse, a Conservative government would strengthen the National Anti-Drug Strategy by: • Supporting a national toll-free helpline where parents can get advice to help them recognize the signs of drug use and prevent their children from using drugs in the first place • Implementing a 20-percent increase in funding for the RCMP’s Clandestine Laboratory teams to target the production of illegal drugs, including grow-ops and meth labs • Renewing the mandate of the Mental Health Commission of Canada for 10 years, and updating it to focus on links between substance abuse and mental health. “These steps will help protect children and our neighbourhoods from illegal drugs,” Harpreet Singh said. “We will also provide treatment support for those recovering from addiction problems.”
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https://www.facebook.com/vote.arnold.viersen/posts/1702386016658537
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Arnold Viersen October 3, 2015 at 6:23am ·RPREET SINGH: A RE-ELECTED CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTINUE TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUGS Harpreet Singh today pointed to new, additional steps a re-elected Conservative government will take to combat drug abuse and accused his opponents of supporting policies that would make drugs even more available in Canadian neighbourhoods. “Drugs destroy lives, rob young people of their future and tear families apart,” said Harpreet Singh. “Justin Trudeau and the Liberals said they want marijuana available in corner stores and injection sites in more neighbourhoods.” The Conservative government launched the National Anti-Drug Strategy in 2006 that contributes to safer communities by focusing on enforcement, prevention, and treatment. “Our National Anti-Drug Strategy is working,” Harpreet Singh said. But there is much more that needs to be done to combat drug use, particularly among youth.” To counter the damage caused in communities by drug abuse, a Conservative government would strengthen the National Anti-Drug Strategy by: • Supporting a national toll-free helpline where parents can get advice to help them recognize the signs of drug use and prevent their children from using drugs in the first place • Implementing a 20-percent increase in funding for the RCMP’s Clandestine Laboratory teams to target the production of illegal drugs, including grow-ops and meth labs • Renewing the mandate of the Mental Health Commission of Canada for 10 years, and updating it to focus on links between substance abuse and mental health. “These steps will help protect children and our neighbourhoods from illegal drugs,” Harpreet Singh said. “We will also provide treatment support for those recovering from addiction problems.”
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https://www.facebook.com/vote.arnold.viersen/posts/1702386016658537
Kelly McCauley, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48020 Edmonton West (Alberta)
Kelly McCauley, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48020 Edmonton West (Alberta)
“Justin cares about big city issues, like legalizing marijuana. He doesn’t understand the values and concerns of rural Canada,” said Prime Minister Harper. “He lacks the experience, knowledge and judgment to help rural Canada succeed.”
HARPER PROMISES BROADBAND EXPANSION INTO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES
August 27, 2015 Harper Promises Broadband Expansion Into More Rural Communities
http://kellymccauley.conservative.ca/2015/08/27/harper-promises-broadband-expansion-into-more-rural-communities/
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“Opportunity” is a word I would like to focus on. What exactly does opportunity mean? To me, opportunity means having the freedom to accomplish all that one has ever dreamed of. It means having options available for one to succeed. Opportunity means having a good-paying job, economic stability, and the hope that tomorrow will always bring better things. Unfortunately, the Speech from the Throne by the newly minted government lacks opportunity. At a time when the world economy is fragile and families are struggling, the government appears to have its priorities not on jobs and the economy but on rhetoric and the legalization of marijuana.
The energy sector has been the greatest source of wealth creation across Canada and yet does not merit a mention in the throne speech. It is the largest employer of first nation people in Canada and yet does not merit a mention in the throne speech. It is Canada's biggest export to the world's markets and yet—everyone is sensing a trend, I am sure—does not merit a mention in the throne speech. However, marijuana does. I know that pot has been a focus for the Liberal Party both during the election and beforehand, but it should not be the focus of the government's agenda. The throne speech offers empty platitudes, not opportunity for Canada.
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Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
January 27th, 2016 / 4:05 p.m.
Conservative
Kelly McCauley Edmonton West, AB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/1/27/kelly-mccauley-1/
“Justin cares about big city issues, like legalizing marijuana. He doesn’t understand the values and concerns of rural Canada,” said Prime Minister Harper. “He lacks the experience, knowledge and judgment to help rural Canada succeed.”
HARPER PROMISES BROADBAND EXPANSION INTO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES
August 27, 2015 Harper Promises Broadband Expansion Into More Rural Communities
http://kellymccauley.conservative.ca/2015/08/27/harper-promises-broadband-expansion-into-more-rural-communities/
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“Opportunity” is a word I would like to focus on. What exactly does opportunity mean? To me, opportunity means having the freedom to accomplish all that one has ever dreamed of. It means having options available for one to succeed. Opportunity means having a good-paying job, economic stability, and the hope that tomorrow will always bring better things. Unfortunately, the Speech from the Throne by the newly minted government lacks opportunity. At a time when the world economy is fragile and families are struggling, the government appears to have its priorities not on jobs and the economy but on rhetoric and the legalization of marijuana.
The energy sector has been the greatest source of wealth creation across Canada and yet does not merit a mention in the throne speech. It is the largest employer of first nation people in Canada and yet does not merit a mention in the throne speech. It is Canada's biggest export to the world's markets and yet—everyone is sensing a trend, I am sure—does not merit a mention in the throne speech. However, marijuana does. I know that pot has been a focus for the Liberal Party both during the election and beforehand, but it should not be the focus of the government's agenda. The throne speech offers empty platitudes, not opportunity for Canada.
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Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
January 27th, 2016 / 4:05 p.m.
Conservative
Kelly McCauley Edmonton West, AB
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/1/27/kelly-mccauley-1/
Matt Jeneroux, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48018 Edmonton Riverbend (Alberta)
Matt Jeneroux, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48018 Edmonton Riverbend (Alberta)
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With references to marijuana, CBC funding, and electoral reform all outnumbering jobs in the Speech from the Throne, I am concerned and downright disappointed that the Liberal government has already failed Canadians, not giving any opportunity or chance to enhance our way of life.
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Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
December 11th, 2015 / 1 p.m.
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2015/12/11/matt-jeneroux-1/
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With references to marijuana, CBC funding, and electoral reform all outnumbering jobs in the Speech from the Throne, I am concerned and downright disappointed that the Liberal government has already failed Canadians, not giving any opportunity or chance to enhance our way of life.
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Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
Speech from the Throne
December 11th, 2015 / 1 p.m.
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2015/12/11/matt-jeneroux-1/
Kerry Diotte, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48015 Edmonton Griebach (Alberta)
Kerry Diotte, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48015 Edmonton Griebach (Alberta)
“Justin’s criminal justice priority is to change the law to allow the sale of marijuana in corner stores, making it more accessible to our children,” said the Prime Minister.
September 18, 2015 Harper Announces New Measures To Protect Children And Increase Penalties For Serious Crimes
http://www.kerrydiotte.com/2015/09/harper-announces-new-measures-to-protect-children-and-increase-penalties-for-serious-crimes/
“Justin’s criminal justice priority is to change the law to allow the sale of marijuana in corner stores, making it more accessible to our children,” said the Prime Minister.
September 18, 2015 Harper Announces New Measures To Protect Children And Increase Penalties For Serious Crimes
http://www.kerrydiotte.com/2015/09/harper-announces-new-measures-to-protect-children-and-increase-penalties-for-serious-crimes/
Friday, July 15, 2016
Darshan Singh Kang, Liberal Member of Parliament for 48013 Calgary Skyview (Alberta)
Darshan Singh Kang, Liberal Member of Parliament for 48013 Calgary Skyview (Alberta)
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Well, I think that when you say “forward-looking”, marijuana is marijuana, and that report would be as good as we would get, probably, unless there are new issues that have arisen out of marijuana, such as genetically modified marijuana and the effects of that or something. I think that marijuana is marijuana.
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February 17th, 2016 / 4:35 p.m.
Liberal
Darshan Singh Kang Calgary Skyview, AB
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/2/darshan-singh-kang-8/
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Well, I think that when you say “forward-looking”, marijuana is marijuana, and that report would be as good as we would get, probably, unless there are new issues that have arisen out of marijuana, such as genetically modified marijuana and the effects of that or something. I think that marijuana is marijuana.
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February 17th, 2016 / 4:35 p.m.
Liberal
Darshan Singh Kang Calgary Skyview, AB
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/2/darshan-singh-kang-8/
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Len Webber, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48005 Calgary Confederation (Alberta)
Len Webber, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48005 Calgary Confederation (Alberta)
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Some of these spaces are 850 square feet, which I can't imagine would be sufficient for a pharmacy. Then I start to think that perhaps it is in anticipation of our government's moving forward with medicinal marijuana, and they are hoping to dispense it. I don't know.
Thank you all very much. We appreciate it.
I am going to adjourn the meeting. We will see you all again at the next meeting. Thank you all.
The meeting is adjourned.
"
May 16th, 2016 / 5:05 p.m.
Conservative
The Vice-Chair Len Webber
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/11/the-vice-chair-27/
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G: The Conservative Party is the only party that supports the status quo on marijuana laws. Why is that?
LW: I was a member of the Alberta alcohol and drug abuse commission before I became an MLA. I was on the commission for a number of years and I got to travel around the entire province and go into facilities where individuals were fighting alcohol and drug addictions. I also met with many addiction counsellors and many experts on addictions and every one of them, every scientist, every doctor told me that marijuana is a gateway to harsher drugs. I personally don’t want to see marijuana legalized in any way. The trafficking of marijuana is a serious crime and it should continue to be.
G: Have you ever consumed marijuana?
LW: No I have not, but I’ve been around people who have and I’m sure I was affected by secondhand smoke.
By Fabian Mayer, October 6 2015
CALGARY CONFEDERATION CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE TALKS ISIS, HARPER’S RECORD AND ORGAN DONATION
http://www.thegauntlet.ca/calgary-confederation-conservative-candidate-talks-isis-harpers-record-and-organ-donation/
“Justin’s criminal justice priority is to change the law to allow the sale of marijuana in corner stores, making it more accessible to our children. He simply doesn’t understand the needs and priorities of Canadian families,” said the Prime Minister
HARPER ANNOUNCES “LIFE MEANS LIFE” AS HIS GOVERNMENT’S TOP JUSTICE PRIORITY
August 28, 2015
http://www.lenwebber.ca/life_means_life
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/11/the-vice-chair-27/
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Some of these spaces are 850 square feet, which I can't imagine would be sufficient for a pharmacy. Then I start to think that perhaps it is in anticipation of our government's moving forward with medicinal marijuana, and they are hoping to dispense it. I don't know.
Thank you all very much. We appreciate it.
I am going to adjourn the meeting. We will see you all again at the next meeting. Thank you all.
The meeting is adjourned.
"
May 16th, 2016 / 5:05 p.m.
Conservative
The Vice-Chair Len Webber
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/11/the-vice-chair-27/
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G: The Conservative Party is the only party that supports the status quo on marijuana laws. Why is that?
LW: I was a member of the Alberta alcohol and drug abuse commission before I became an MLA. I was on the commission for a number of years and I got to travel around the entire province and go into facilities where individuals were fighting alcohol and drug addictions. I also met with many addiction counsellors and many experts on addictions and every one of them, every scientist, every doctor told me that marijuana is a gateway to harsher drugs. I personally don’t want to see marijuana legalized in any way. The trafficking of marijuana is a serious crime and it should continue to be.
G: Have you ever consumed marijuana?
LW: No I have not, but I’ve been around people who have and I’m sure I was affected by secondhand smoke.
By Fabian Mayer, October 6 2015
CALGARY CONFEDERATION CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE TALKS ISIS, HARPER’S RECORD AND ORGAN DONATION
http://www.thegauntlet.ca/calgary-confederation-conservative-candidate-talks-isis-harpers-record-and-organ-donation/
“Justin’s criminal justice priority is to change the law to allow the sale of marijuana in corner stores, making it more accessible to our children. He simply doesn’t understand the needs and priorities of Canadian families,” said the Prime Minister
HARPER ANNOUNCES “LIFE MEANS LIFE” AS HIS GOVERNMENT’S TOP JUSTICE PRIORITY
August 28, 2015
http://www.lenwebber.ca/life_means_life
https://openparliament.ca/committees/health/42-1/11/the-vice-chair-27/
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Robert Kitchen, Conservative Member of Parliament for 47013 Souris-Moose Mountain (Saskatchewan)
Robert Kitchen, Conservative Member of Parliament for 47013 Souris-Moose Mountain (Saskatchewan)
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Kitchen said marijuana is a drug and needs to be regulated, comparing it to smoking cigarettes and stating it needs to be controlled.
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Weyburn Residents Get Answers from Federal Candidates
Published: Thursday, 24 September 2015 04:35
Written by Jennifer LaCharite
http://www.discoverweyburn.com/local/31327-weyburn-residents-get-answers-from-federal-candidates
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Legalizing or Decriminalizing Marijuana: I do not support the notion of legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana. Marijuana and/or cannabis is a drug and, from a health care perspective, all drugs need some form of regulation. Further, the Canadian Government characterizes marijuana and/or cannabis as a controlled drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and I believe there has not been sufficient evidence, from either a health or legal perspective, to suggest that this characterization should be changed.
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2015 election
http://ckom.com/campaign-close-and-personal-robert-kitchen-conservative
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Kitchen said marijuana is a drug and needs to be regulated, comparing it to smoking cigarettes and stating it needs to be controlled.
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Weyburn Residents Get Answers from Federal Candidates
Published: Thursday, 24 September 2015 04:35
Written by Jennifer LaCharite
http://www.discoverweyburn.com/local/31327-weyburn-residents-get-answers-from-federal-candidates
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Legalizing or Decriminalizing Marijuana: I do not support the notion of legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana. Marijuana and/or cannabis is a drug and, from a health care perspective, all drugs need some form of regulation. Further, the Canadian Government characterizes marijuana and/or cannabis as a controlled drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and I believe there has not been sufficient evidence, from either a health or legal perspective, to suggest that this characterization should be changed.
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2015 election
http://ckom.com/campaign-close-and-personal-robert-kitchen-conservative
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Kevin Waugh, Conservative Member of Parliament for 47010 Saskatoon-Grasswood (Saskatchewan)
Kevin Waugh, Conservative Member of Parliament for 47010 Saskatoon-Grasswood (Saskatchewan)
Voted NO to decriminalize - June 14, 2016
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Legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana: I am not in favour of legalizing marijuana
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Campaign Close Up (and Personal) - Kevin Waugh, Conservative
(undated article) .. possibly for 2015 campaign
http://ckom.com/campaign-close-and-personal-kevin-waugh-conservative
Voted NO to decriminalize - June 14, 2016
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Legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana: I am not in favour of legalizing marijuana
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Campaign Close Up (and Personal) - Kevin Waugh, Conservative
(undated article) .. possibly for 2015 campaign
http://ckom.com/campaign-close-and-personal-kevin-waugh-conservative
Friday, June 3, 2016
Marilyn Gladu, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35091 Sarnia-Lambton (Ontario)
Marilyn Gladu, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35091 Sarnia-Lambton (Ontario)
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Sarnia-Lambton Conservative Marilyn Gladu veered slightly from her party's tough-on-drugs platform Thursday by endorsing the decriminalization of marijuana during a student-organized debate.
“I don't want to see people taking up time in our court system for having a couple of joints, so I would support that,” she said when asked for her stance on decriminalization at Thursday's Calling All Candidates debate.
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Despite her position on decriminalization, Gladu said she isn't supportive of taking it a step further with legalization.
“As a youth leader, I can tell you in 30 years I've seen a huge number of kids that started off smoking weed and then their buddies or their drug dealers sold them into something that is really nasty and that's the beginning of a trail that leads to violence and death and destruction of their lives, so no, we're not a fan of legalizing marijuana.”
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Lambton College students pack lunch-hour federal election debate
By Barbara Simpson, Sarnia Observer
Thursday, September 24, 2015 5:36:31 EDT PM
http://www.theobserver.ca/2015/09/24/lambton-college-students-pack-lunch-hour-federal-election-debate
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Sarnia-Lambton Conservative Marilyn Gladu veered slightly from her party's tough-on-drugs platform Thursday by endorsing the decriminalization of marijuana during a student-organized debate.
“I don't want to see people taking up time in our court system for having a couple of joints, so I would support that,” she said when asked for her stance on decriminalization at Thursday's Calling All Candidates debate.
...
Despite her position on decriminalization, Gladu said she isn't supportive of taking it a step further with legalization.
“As a youth leader, I can tell you in 30 years I've seen a huge number of kids that started off smoking weed and then their buddies or their drug dealers sold them into something that is really nasty and that's the beginning of a trail that leads to violence and death and destruction of their lives, so no, we're not a fan of legalizing marijuana.”
"
Lambton College students pack lunch-hour federal election debate
By Barbara Simpson, Sarnia Observer
Thursday, September 24, 2015 5:36:31 EDT PM
http://www.theobserver.ca/2015/09/24/lambton-college-students-pack-lunch-hour-federal-election-debate
Thursday, June 2, 2016
John Nater, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35083 Perth-Wellington (Ontario)
John Nater, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35083 Perth-Wellington (Ontario)
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PM Harper Announces Plan to Strengthen the National Anti-Drug Strategy
August 13, 2015
The Issue
Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government has taken consistent action to crack down on
illegal drugs in our neighbourhoods:
The Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10) which was passed in March
2012 established mandatory minimums for certain drug offences such as
trafficking.
Vanessa’s Law which was passed in November 2014 to protect Canadian from
unsafe medicine by (i) introducing new penalties for unsafe penalties, (ii)
compelling drug companies to revise labels to better reflect health-risk
information in plain language, and (iii) enhancing surveillance by requiring
mandatory adverse drug reaction reporting by health-care institutions.
The Drug Free Prisons Act was passed in June 2015 to stipulate that the Parole
Board of Canada has authorities to account for failed drug tests or refused drug
tests in parole decisions.
The National Anti-Drug Strategy was launched, renewed and enhanced to
prevent drug use, treat dependency, and reduce the production and distribution
of illicit drugs and prescription drug abuse.
"
http://nater.ca/2015/08/13/pm-harper-announces-plan-to-strengthen-the-national-anti-drug-strategy-2/
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PM Harper Announces Plan to Strengthen the National Anti-Drug Strategy
August 13, 2015
The Issue
Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government has taken consistent action to crack down on
illegal drugs in our neighbourhoods:
The Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10) which was passed in March
2012 established mandatory minimums for certain drug offences such as
trafficking.
Vanessa’s Law which was passed in November 2014 to protect Canadian from
unsafe medicine by (i) introducing new penalties for unsafe penalties, (ii)
compelling drug companies to revise labels to better reflect health-risk
information in plain language, and (iii) enhancing surveillance by requiring
mandatory adverse drug reaction reporting by health-care institutions.
The Drug Free Prisons Act was passed in June 2015 to stipulate that the Parole
Board of Canada has authorities to account for failed drug tests or refused drug
tests in parole decisions.
The National Anti-Drug Strategy was launched, renewed and enhanced to
prevent drug use, treat dependency, and reduce the production and distribution
of illicit drugs and prescription drug abuse.
"
http://nater.ca/2015/08/13/pm-harper-announces-plan-to-strengthen-the-national-anti-drug-strategy-2/
Thursday, May 26, 2016
David Allan Tilson, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35022 Duffern-Caledon (Ontario)
David Allan Tilson, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35022 Duffern-Caledon (Ontario)
"Cannabis is a schedule II drug and attracts lesser penalties. It is only if at least three kilograms are involved that trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking are punishable by up to life imprisonment. Production of cannabis is punishable by up to seven years' imprisonment. "
April 15, 2008
Saturday, May 21, 2016
John Brassard, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35004 Barrie—Innisfil (Ontario)
John Brassard, Conservative Member of Parliament for 35004 Barrie—Innisfil (Ontario)
“Justin cares about big city issues, like legalizing marijuana. He doesn’t understand the values and concerns of rural Canada,” said Prime Minister Harper. “He lacks the experience, knowledge and judgment to help rural Canada succeed.”
HARPER PROMISES BROADBAND EXPANSION INTO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES
August 26, 2015 HARPER PROMISES BROADBAND EXPANSION INTO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES
http://johnbrassard.conservative.ca/2015/08/26/harper-promises-broadband-expansion-into-more-rural-communities/
“Justin cares about big city issues, like legalizing marijuana. He doesn’t understand the values and concerns of rural Canada,” said Prime Minister Harper. “He lacks the experience, knowledge and judgment to help rural Canada succeed.”
HARPER PROMISES BROADBAND EXPANSION INTO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES
August 26, 2015 HARPER PROMISES BROADBAND EXPANSION INTO MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES
http://johnbrassard.conservative.ca/2015/08/26/harper-promises-broadband-expansion-into-more-rural-communities/
Friday, May 20, 2016
Rhéal Éloi Fortin, Bloc Member of Parliament for 24063 Rivière-du-Nord (Quebec)
Rhéal Éloi Fortin, Bloc Member of Parliament for 24063 Rivière-du-Nord (Quebec)
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We also supported the same Prime Minister in introducing same-sex marriage and imposing a moratorium on the criminalization of cannabis. However, governments that ignored Quebec or abused the rights of Quebeckers remember the opposition work of the Bloc Québécois.
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Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
Speech From The Throne
January 25th, 2016 / 11:05 a.m.
Bloc
Rhéal Fortin Rivière-du-Nord, QC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/1/25/rheal-fortin-1/
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We also supported the same Prime Minister in introducing same-sex marriage and imposing a moratorium on the criminalization of cannabis. However, governments that ignored Quebec or abused the rights of Quebeckers remember the opposition work of the Bloc Québécois.
"
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply
Speech From The Throne
January 25th, 2016 / 11:05 a.m.
Bloc
Rhéal Fortin Rivière-du-Nord, QC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/1/25/rheal-fortin-1/
Alain Rayes, Conservative Member of Parliament for / Le Député Conservateur Pour 24061 Richmond—Arthabaska (Quebec)
Alain Rayes, Conservative Member of Parliament for / Le Député Conservateur Pour 24061 Richmond—Arthabaska (Quebec)
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Mr. Speaker, in his throne speech, the Prime Minister indicated that he would legalize and decriminalize marijuana. Law enforcement officials have since said that they do not have the tools they need to effectively deal with drug-impaired driving.
A device to quickly detect whether a driver has consumed drugs, like the one used to screen for alcohol, has not yet been approved in Canada.
Can the Minister of Public Safety explain what he intends to do to reassure our police forces and Canadian families, who are afraid that there will be more impaired drivers on our roads?
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Justice
Oral Questions
February 17th, 2016 / 3:10 p.m.
Conservative
Alain Rayes Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/2/17/alain-rayes-1/only/
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Justice
Oral Questions
February 26th, 2016 / noon
Conservative
Alain Rayes Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, the court ruled that individuals are allowed to grow medical marijuana at home, and everyone knows that the Liberals intend to make this substance available to everyone.
I imagine that they believe it will be legal to grow cannabis in one's basement or even in one's garden, next to the carrots, tomatoes, and vegetables. If that happens, marijuana will be more accessible to children and difficult to control.
How does the government plan to keep marijuana out of the hands of children?
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/2/26/alain-rayes-1/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1GjqwCnriA
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Mr. Speaker, in his throne speech, the Prime Minister indicated that he would legalize and decriminalize marijuana. Law enforcement officials have since said that they do not have the tools they need to effectively deal with drug-impaired driving.
A device to quickly detect whether a driver has consumed drugs, like the one used to screen for alcohol, has not yet been approved in Canada.
Can the Minister of Public Safety explain what he intends to do to reassure our police forces and Canadian families, who are afraid that there will be more impaired drivers on our roads?
"
Justice
Oral Questions
February 17th, 2016 / 3:10 p.m.
Conservative
Alain Rayes Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/2/17/alain-rayes-1/only/
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Justice
Oral Questions
February 26th, 2016 / noon
Conservative
Alain Rayes Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, the court ruled that individuals are allowed to grow medical marijuana at home, and everyone knows that the Liberals intend to make this substance available to everyone.
I imagine that they believe it will be legal to grow cannabis in one's basement or even in one's garden, next to the carrots, tomatoes, and vegetables. If that happens, marijuana will be more accessible to children and difficult to control.
How does the government plan to keep marijuana out of the hands of children?
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/2/26/alain-rayes-1/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1GjqwCnriA
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Todd Doherty, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59004 Cariboo—Prince George (BC)
Todd Doherty, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59004 Cariboo—Prince George (BC)
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Scarborough Southwest for his comments because it is exactly where I want to go with mine. I followed quite closely the hon. colleague's presentation. I find it farcical that decriminalization will lead to better study in the impairment of drivers.
Is my hon. colleague aware of the technology that exists for impaired driving for our police agencies, as well as the training and the time frame for implementing that new technology in order to know whether somebody is impaired and the level of impairment through marijuana?
"
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 4:05 p.m.
Conservative
Todd Doherty Cariboo—Prince George, BC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/todd-doherty-1/
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Mr. Speaker, I find it humorous that we are coming to the defence of those who choose to do something illegal. They choose to do something that they know is illegal and the NDP is standing up for them. I am sorry, but I have a hard time with that.
I want to ask a question again on driving impairment. The NDP motion calls for the immediate decriminalization of marijuana. Does my hon. colleague know what the level of impairment is? Is it one joint, half a joint, or a quarter of a joint? How do we judge? This is important. As we move forward with the decriminalization of this drug, our police agencies are on the side of the road trying to enforce laws and judge individuals' impairment.
Is my hon. colleague aware of any of the studies of the effects of marijuana and what the level of impairment is?
"
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 5 p.m.
Conservative
Todd Doherty Cariboo—Prince George, BC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/todd-doherty-2/
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Mr. Speaker, I almost felt I had to come to the defence of our hon. colleague from Scarborough Southwest, but he corrected himself. I know our colleague from Scarborough Southwest is a long-time police chief with a distinguished career. I appreciate his influence in the House. I know he has a great ability and an incredible amount of experience in policing, maybe not in marijuana use but in policing marijuana use.
Is the hon. member for Mount Royal aware that the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has come out against the legalization of marijuana?
"
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 5:15 p.m.
Conservative
Todd Doherty Cariboo—Prince George, BC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/todd-doherty-3/
.@ToddDohertyMP You DID NOT VOTE for/against decriminalization cannabis motion. How would you have voted? #cdnpolihttps://t.co/CGETsavTsL— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) June 24, 2016
Todd Doherty @ToddDohertyMP PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Scarborough Southwest for his comments because it is exactly where I want to go with mine. I followed quite closely the hon. colleague's presentation. I find it farcical that decriminalization will lead to better study in the impairment of drivers.
Is my hon. colleague aware of the technology that exists for impaired driving for our police agencies, as well as the training and the time frame for implementing that new technology in order to know whether somebody is impaired and the level of impairment through marijuana?
"
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 4:05 p.m.
Conservative
Todd Doherty Cariboo—Prince George, BC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/todd-doherty-1/
"
Mr. Speaker, I find it humorous that we are coming to the defence of those who choose to do something illegal. They choose to do something that they know is illegal and the NDP is standing up for them. I am sorry, but I have a hard time with that.
I want to ask a question again on driving impairment. The NDP motion calls for the immediate decriminalization of marijuana. Does my hon. colleague know what the level of impairment is? Is it one joint, half a joint, or a quarter of a joint? How do we judge? This is important. As we move forward with the decriminalization of this drug, our police agencies are on the side of the road trying to enforce laws and judge individuals' impairment.
Is my hon. colleague aware of any of the studies of the effects of marijuana and what the level of impairment is?
"
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 5 p.m.
Conservative
Todd Doherty Cariboo—Prince George, BC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/todd-doherty-2/
"
Mr. Speaker, I almost felt I had to come to the defence of our hon. colleague from Scarborough Southwest, but he corrected himself. I know our colleague from Scarborough Southwest is a long-time police chief with a distinguished career. I appreciate his influence in the House. I know he has a great ability and an incredible amount of experience in policing, maybe not in marijuana use but in policing marijuana use.
Is the hon. member for Mount Royal aware that the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has come out against the legalization of marijuana?
"
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
Business of Supply
Government Orders
June 13th, 2016 / 5:15 p.m.
Conservative
Todd Doherty Cariboo—Prince George, BC
https://openparliament.ca/debates/2016/6/13/todd-doherty-3/
Michael Cooper, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48031 St. Albert-Edmonton (Alberta)
Michael Cooper, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48031 St. Albert-Edmonton (Alberta)
http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Journals&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958&File=0
http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Journals&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958&File=0
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.
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Conformément à l'article 45 du Règlement, la Chambre procède au vote par appel nominal différé sur la motion de M. Rankin (Victoria), appuyé par Mme Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — Que la Chambre : a) reconnaisse la contradiction de continuer à donner un casier judiciaire aux Canadiens pour la simple possession de marijuana après que le gouvernement a affirmé que la simple possession de marijuana ne devrait pas être un crime; b) reconnaisse que cette situation est inacceptable pour les Canadiens, les municipalités et les autorités policières; c) reconnaisse qu’un nombre croissant de voix, incluant celle d’un ancien premier ministre libéral, demandent la décriminalisation pour combler cette lacune; d) réclame du gouvernement qu’il décriminalise immédiatement la possession simple de marijuana pour une utilisation personnelle.
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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La motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant :
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Michael Cooper @Cooper4SAE PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016
Ziad Aboultaif, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48016 Edmonton Manning (Alberta)
Ziad Aboultaif, Conservative Member of Parliament for 48016 Edmonton Manning (Alberta)
On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 5:55 AM, <Ziad.Aboultaif@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Journals&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958&File=0
On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 5:55 AM, <Ziad.Aboultaif@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
Dear Mr. Vekemans,Thank you for communicating with the Office of Ziad Aboultaif, MP for Edmonton Manning. This acknowledges your email was received and will be brought to Mr. Aboultaif’s attention.Sincerely,Administrative AssistantOffice of Ziad AboultaifMember of Parliament for Edmonton ManningOpposition Critic for National RevenuePh:613-992-0946; Fx: 613-992-0973
http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Journals&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8358958&File=0
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Rankin (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.
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Conformément à l'article 45 du Règlement, la Chambre procède au vote par appel nominal différé sur la motion de M. Rankin (Victoria), appuyé par Mme Quach (Salaberry—Suroît), — Que la Chambre : a) reconnaisse la contradiction de continuer à donner un casier judiciaire aux Canadiens pour la simple possession de marijuana après que le gouvernement a affirmé que la simple possession de marijuana ne devrait pas être un crime; b) reconnaisse que cette situation est inacceptable pour les Canadiens, les municipalités et les autorités policières; c) reconnaisse qu’un nombre croissant de voix, incluant celle d’un ancien premier ministre libéral, demandent la décriminalisation pour combler cette lacune; d) réclame du gouvernement qu’il décriminalise immédiatement la possession simple de marijuana pour une utilisation personnelle.
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:
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La motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant :
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| YEAS: 49, NAYS: 256 | POUR : 49, CONTRE : 256 | ||||||||||||||||
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Ziad Aboultaif @ziad4manning PLS make a statmnt on cannabis policy. Do u support removing marijuana from CDSA? Y/N? #cdnpoli #polipot— Sam Vekemans (@acrosscanada) April 15, 2016
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