Richard Cannings, NDP Member of Parliament for 59029 South Okanagan-West Kootenay (British Columbia)
The Green Party and the Liberals both want to legalize marijuana, but the NDP wants to stop at decriminalizing possession. Richard Cannings, the NDP candidate, joked however, that he was the only candidate to admit to using marijuana.
“Before any of the other parties would even talk about this, we have advocated for the decriminalization of marijuana,” said Cannings. “We don’t think a person who smokes the odd joint should be thrown in jail.”
http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/330020221.html
Candidates take stand on marijuana issue at forum
by Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News
posted Sep 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM
We, the undersigned, Citizens or residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to establish an independent, fully-empowered Royal Commission into the health, social and economic costs associated with the legalization of Cannabis use including costs associated with prohibition, discrimination, organized crime, political favouritism and corruption.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Mel Arnold, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59020 North Okanagan—Shuswap (BC)
Mel Arnold, Conservative Member of Parliament for 59020 North Okanagan—Shuswap (BC)
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3. Do you personally believe in criminal penalties for recreational marijuana use?
Since 2000, court rulings have made it legal for Canadians to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis for medicinal purposes. I have become aware that there are approximately 9000 medicinal marijuana users in Vernon alone, representing close to 1 in 4 adults. My concern remains, as it does with the Conservative party, that young people under the age of 16 who become regular users may have negative health outcomes.
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North Okanagan-Shuswap: Conservative candidate Mel Arnold
October 15, 2015 - 3:03 PM
http://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-shuswap-conservative-candidate-mel-arnold/it24001
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3. Do you personally believe in criminal penalties for recreational marijuana use?
Since 2000, court rulings have made it legal for Canadians to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis for medicinal purposes. I have become aware that there are approximately 9000 medicinal marijuana users in Vernon alone, representing close to 1 in 4 adults. My concern remains, as it does with the Conservative party, that young people under the age of 16 who become regular users may have negative health outcomes.
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North Okanagan-Shuswap: Conservative candidate Mel Arnold
October 15, 2015 - 3:03 PM
http://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-shuswap-conservative-candidate-mel-arnold/it24001
Sheila Malcolmson, NDP Member of Parliament for 59018 Nanaimo-Ladysmith (BC)
Sheila Malcolmson, NDP Member of Parliament for 59018 Nanaimo-Ladysmith (BC)
Sheila Malcolmson
NDP
New Democrats have long said that no one should be going to jail or be stuck with a criminal record for possession of marijuana for personal use. We have pledged to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana immediately.
It is clear Stephen Harper’s “war on drugs” is about ideology, not science, and the Conservatives have refused to listen or act responsibly on this file.
It has been 40 years since the LeDain Commission looked into the non-medical use of drugs and successive Liberal and Conservative governments have done nothing to update the government’s understanding of marijuana use in Canada today.
It is time to modernize our marijuana laws, move to decriminalization, and base laws on scientific evidence and public health principles.
An NDP government would seek to balance prevention, public health and well-being, harm reduction, community safety, and public education. We would also consult and work with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments.
I also recently met with local, licensed businesses that provide medical marijuana and listened as they outlined their need for a clear federal framework for the regulation of medical marijuana.
http://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/federalelection/330719971.html
Issue Summary #9 - Decriminalization of Marijuana
by Contributed - Ladysmith Chronicle
posted Oct 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister made campaign promises about marijuana reform, but now courts are buzzing with confusion, and the Liberals are doing nothing to clear the air. They are spending over $4 million a year prosecuting people for simple possession. There were 22,000 people in 2014 alone, and hours of court time wasted on something that should not even be a criminal offence.
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11/03/2016 08:33 (PST)
https://www.facebook.com/SheilaMalcolmsonNDP/photos/a.791298424240770.1073741828.788607237843222/979659998737944/?type=3
Sheila Malcolmson
NDP
New Democrats have long said that no one should be going to jail or be stuck with a criminal record for possession of marijuana for personal use. We have pledged to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana immediately.
It is clear Stephen Harper’s “war on drugs” is about ideology, not science, and the Conservatives have refused to listen or act responsibly on this file.
It has been 40 years since the LeDain Commission looked into the non-medical use of drugs and successive Liberal and Conservative governments have done nothing to update the government’s understanding of marijuana use in Canada today.
It is time to modernize our marijuana laws, move to decriminalization, and base laws on scientific evidence and public health principles.
An NDP government would seek to balance prevention, public health and well-being, harm reduction, community safety, and public education. We would also consult and work with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments.
I also recently met with local, licensed businesses that provide medical marijuana and listened as they outlined their need for a clear federal framework for the regulation of medical marijuana.
http://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/federalelection/330719971.html
Issue Summary #9 - Decriminalization of Marijuana
by Contributed - Ladysmith Chronicle
posted Oct 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister made campaign promises about marijuana reform, but now courts are buzzing with confusion, and the Liberals are doing nothing to clear the air. They are spending over $4 million a year prosecuting people for simple possession. There were 22,000 people in 2014 alone, and hours of court time wasted on something that should not even be a criminal offence.
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11/03/2016 08:33 (PST)
https://www.facebook.com/SheilaMalcolmsonNDP/photos/a.791298424240770.1073741828.788607237843222/979659998737944/?type=3
Wayne Stetski, NDP Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia (BC)
Wayne Stetski, NDP Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia (BC)
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Nelson Daily asked each candidate in the Kootenay/Columbia riding what their party’s stance on marijuana is. NDP candidate Wayne Stetski, responded by saying: “Medicinal marijuana is already legal in Canada, with the federal government issuing approvals. . . . Medicinal marijuana, as already determined by the Supreme Court of Canada, should be available in a variety of forms.” He also stated: “The challenge for municipalities is whether or not to allow marijuana operations in the community, and under which zoning and conditions. It is important, in my opinion, not to have large medicinal grow-ops located in residential areas due to potential odour and safety concerns. Storefront locations also need to be carefully located and the conditions of the licenses enforced. . . . We need to have further study and research on the benets and harms of marijuana, and we need a real eort to properly educate the public on this matter.” Mr. Stetski, however, failed to comment on what his party’s position is on mandatory minimum sentences in regards to cannabis.
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Cannabis and The New Democratic Party of Canada
OCTOBER 16, 2015 AT2:21AM
http://cannabisdigest.ca/cannabis-and-the-new-democratic-party-of-canada/
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Nelson Daily asked each candidate in the Kootenay/Columbia riding what their party’s stance on marijuana is. NDP candidate Wayne Stetski, responded by saying: “Medicinal marijuana is already legal in Canada, with the federal government issuing approvals. . . . Medicinal marijuana, as already determined by the Supreme Court of Canada, should be available in a variety of forms.” He also stated: “The challenge for municipalities is whether or not to allow marijuana operations in the community, and under which zoning and conditions. It is important, in my opinion, not to have large medicinal grow-ops located in residential areas due to potential odour and safety concerns. Storefront locations also need to be carefully located and the conditions of the licenses enforced. . . . We need to have further study and research on the benets and harms of marijuana, and we need a real eort to properly educate the public on this matter.” Mr. Stetski, however, failed to comment on what his party’s position is on mandatory minimum sentences in regards to cannabis.
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Cannabis and The New Democratic Party of Canada
OCTOBER 16, 2015 AT2:21AM
http://cannabisdigest.ca/cannabis-and-the-new-democratic-party-of-canada/
Stephen Fuhr, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
Stephen Fuhr, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
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Yes, I will support the Liberal Party’s position on this issue.
Stephen Fuhr
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Election_2015/15/09/02/Kelowna_Lake_Country_Questionnaire_Stephen_Fuhr_Liberal_Candidate/
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Yes, I will support the Liberal Party’s position on this issue.
Stephen Fuhr
2015 election
http://norml.ca/election/
https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Election_2015/15/09/02/Kelowna_Lake_Country_Questionnaire_Stephen_Fuhr_Liberal_Candidate/
Ken Hardie, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
Ken Hardie, Liberal Member of Parliament for 59012 Fleetwood-Port Kells (BC)
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Ken Hardie KenHardie @
Harper & Mulcair would leave marijuana production & profits in the hands of organized crime. That's not RealChange on.fb.me/1QLkyET
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11:43am - 30 Sep 15
https://www.twitter.com/kenhardie/status/649293584622067712
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Ken Hardie KenHardie @
Harper & Mulcair would leave marijuana production & profits in the hands of organized crime. That's not RealChange on.fb.me/1QLkyET
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11:43am - 30 Sep 15
https://www.twitter.com/kenhardie/status/649293584622067712
Gord Johns, NDP Member of Parliament for 59009 Courtenay-Alberni (BC)
Gord Johns, NDP Member of Parliament for 59009 Courtenay-Alberni (BC)
“(Prime Minister Stephen) Harper’s pot policy is reckless and it’s driven by ideology,” said NDP candidate Gord Johns.
“We will restore an evidence-based policy to government,” he said, touting his party’s 40-year stand in favour of at least decriminalizing.
“It’s been decades since we had a pragmatic discussion about this in Canada. It’s time for an adult conversation,” he said.
He said the NDP’s approach would include aggressive public health and education, harm reduction, funding research and establishing an independent commission on non-medical use of marijuana to help guide Parliament.
http://www.pqbnews.com/federalelection/322412141.html
Candidates in the election weeds
by Auren Ruvinsky - Parksville Qualicum Beach News
posted Aug 20, 2015 at 9:00 AM
“(Prime Minister Stephen) Harper’s pot policy is reckless and it’s driven by ideology,” said NDP candidate Gord Johns.
“We will restore an evidence-based policy to government,” he said, touting his party’s 40-year stand in favour of at least decriminalizing.
“It’s been decades since we had a pragmatic discussion about this in Canada. It’s time for an adult conversation,” he said.
He said the NDP’s approach would include aggressive public health and education, harm reduction, funding research and establishing an independent commission on non-medical use of marijuana to help guide Parliament.
http://www.pqbnews.com/federalelection/322412141.html
Candidates in the election weeds
by Auren Ruvinsky - Parksville Qualicum Beach News
posted Aug 20, 2015 at 9:00 AM
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