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Exposing the Reefer Madness of the Parliament of CanadaHow does your Member of Parliament feel about Cannabis Prohibition?
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Created by Sam Vekemans, Victoria, BC
Document 1 of 10
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"With respect to legalization of marijuana or any drug, there's a vigorous debate, but there's a lot of red flags about moving in that direction. I think we have to be
aware and sensitive to the fact that many in law enforcement, many crime fighters, have serious
reservations about going that route."7June2011 - "Canada pledges $5-million to fight drug crime in the Americas"
CAMPBELL CLARK - OTTAWA — The Globe and Mailhttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/.../canada.../article582486/
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
Hon. Diane Ablonczy. MPConservative Party of Canada(403) 282-7980
"Our government is very concerned that the current Marijuana Medical Access
Program is open to abuse and exploitation by criminal elements,"
Published Friday, June 17, 2011 2:30PM EDT- “Aglukkaq confirms plan to tighten medical marijuana rules” The Canadian Press http://www.ctvnews.ca/aglukkaq-confirms-plan-to-tighten-medical-marijuana-rules-
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Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal
Offense.
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, MPConservative Party of Canada1-866-267-7701 / (867) 979-4193
"We are never going to be fans of anyone who sets a poor example by their personal behaviour in any elected position. We've made that clear with regard to Justin Trudeau's comments over the summer [about smoking pot]," Alexander
said.Nov 16, 2013 6:00 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 16, 2013 6:06 AM ET“Rob Ford drug use leaves Conservatives uneasy, MP suggests:
Immigration Minister Chris Alexander says federal Conservatives 'not fans' of hard drug users”By Laura Payton, CBC News
"Cost will probably be magnified three, four, five times,” he said. “It’s definitely going up.” And with many medical users hardly able to afford to grow it themselves, Allen said prices increasing threefold or more would make it impossible for
them to get their medicine.Nov 15, 2013 “MP tries to clear air over hazy medical marijuana rules”
By Luke Edwards, Port Colborne Leaderhttp://www.niagarathisweek.com/news-story/4219862-mp-tries-to-clear-air-over-hazy-medical-marijuana-rules/
Official Party stance: 3.1h Adopting a harm reduction approach to substance abuse and permitting the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. 3.9i Decriminalizing
marijuana possession with the goal of removing it’s production and distribution from the control of organized
"Next, we found programs that were not meeting the priorities of Canadians. For example, we will save $4 million, as the parliamentary secretary said, through
the elimination of funding for research of medical marijuana. Our government has made commitments to health research and I share the view that the federal
government does not need to tell professional researchers what to study."
October 19th, 2006 / 11:40 a.m. Opposition Motion—Economic and Fiscal Position: Business of Supply Government OrdersOpenParliament.ca
“However, the very same day, the so-called “queen of pot”, Jodie Emery, announced that she had been approached by the Liberal
Party to run as a candidate in Vancouver East. She explained that the reason she wanted to run as a Liberal candidate was to show
that the Liberals are serious about smoking marijuana as a normal, everyday Canadian activity. In her own words, “It would basically be
to say, ‘The Liberals support legalization’.”As a mother, I am shocked by the reckless plan being put forward by the leader of the Liberal Party. Our Conservative government will continue to crack down on criminals and drug dealers, unlike the
leader of the Liberal Party, who continues to try to push dangerous and illegal drugs on our children.”
June 19th, 2014 / 2:10 p.m. - “Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada: Statements By Members” OpenParliament.ca
“There is this evil Liberal name that haunts us still and wants to hand out drugs to our kids,”Anders is seemingly referring to Trudeau's support for the legalization of marijuana. Trudeau maintains that controlling, taxing and regulating the substance will actually help keep it out of the hands of children.
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
Posted: 10/25/2013 3:26 pm EDT | Updated: 10/25/2013 3:37 pm EDT“Tory MP Rob Anders: NDP ‘Bloodsuckers' Want To Inject Kids With Heroin”The Huffington Post Canadahttp://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/25/rob-anders-ndp-heroin_n_4164370.html
Rob Anders, MP - Calgary West, Alberta (Conservative)
"This legislation is really flawed. Despite what people say, we all know that marijuana is a gateway drug. If young people are going to start using drugs, marijuana is the drug of choice. It is the drug that they are usually first exposed to and the drug that they use to begin to get high. This legislation sends the wrong message to our young people."
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
March 8th, 2004 / 5:55 p.m. “Contraventions Act: Government Orders”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2004/3/8/david-anderson-3/
David Anderson, MP - Cypress Hills—Grasslands, Saskatchewan (Conservative)
Angus says as long as marijuana is illegal, it’ll continue to be run by biker gangs. He says if it were to be kept under Federal control, how pot is sold and who sells it can be monitored. "I think we’re better to have an honest discussion about it as opposed to standing up and pretending we’re all going to look down on those who do because we know lots of people who are very respectable who smoke pot."
Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.
Posted 16 July 2004 - 07:30 PM - “Angus Talks About Issues of Health and Pot” Guestpost - Source link broken, date estimatedhttp://forums.cannabisculture.com/forums/index.php?/topic/92658-charlie-angus-ndp-mp-elect-is-pro-pot/
“By phasing out in-home medical marijuana growth, the new program will save taxpayers dollars, reduce health risks associated with in-home grow-op operations, and it will limit home invasion robberies that take place in some of these places.”
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
November 11, 2013 12:47 pm - “N.S. patients don’t welcome rule changes for medical marijuana growers”By Ray Bradshaw Video Journalist - GlobalNews.cahttp://globalnews.ca/news/959845/n-s-patients-dont-welcome-rule-changes-for-medical-marijuana-growers/
Scott Armstrong, MP - Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, Nova Scotia (Conservative)
"And what I suggest is, let’s be smart, let’s be innovative. Let’s put it in the jurisdiction of the provinces, take it out from the national Criminal Code. Let’s leave it to the provinces to figure out what’s best for them."
Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.
“When it comes to public safety, the legislation contained in the bill would ensure that law enforcement has the tools it requires to keep Canadian families safe and our borders secure. I will now speak to an additional measure contained in the bill that would similarly promote economic benefits by protecting the border and cracking down on the smuggling of contraband.”
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
June 12th, 2012 / 8:20 p.m. “Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act: Government Orders”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/6/12/jay-aspin-1/
Jay Aspin, MP - Nipissing—Timiskaming, Ontario (Conservative)
“.. In her letter, she expresses concern about the change in medical marijuana regulation and hardship that will arise. .. As you can imagine .. is not alone in voicing her opposition.”
Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.
February 11, 2014 - “Letter from MP Alex Atamanenko to a medical marijuana user.”http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/alex-atamanenko.html
Alex Atamanenko, MP - : British Columbia Southern Interior (NDP)
"I remember that my late mother—may God rest her soul—was convinced at one time that a young man who tried smoking a marijuana joint would definitely end up a wreck. Even though she and I did not do drugs, we had many discussions on this issue, and I tried to prove to that she was wrong. However, her perception went beyond the scientific facts that I could show. This revealed something even more extraordinary: the fear of the unknown and the fear of something we do not know how to fight. Well, it seems to me there is only one effective way to fight fear, and it is called education."
Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.
January 27th, 2014 / 4:55 p.m. - “Respect for Communities Act: Government Orders”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2014/1/27/robert-aubin-4/
"One of the things we will not do is try to legalize marijuana. We think that is not in the best interests of middle-class families across the country."
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
March 28th, 2012 / 2:25 p.m. “Health: Oral Questions”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/3/28/john-baird-4/
Hon. John Baird, MP -
Ottawa West—NepeanOntario
(Conservative)
Barlow said that as both a Conservative and a parent, he does not support the legalization of marijuana, which can lead to more serious problems, he added.
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
Thursday, June 26, 2014 2:39:59 MDT PM “Macleod candidates debate hot topics at Okotoks forum”Jane Deacon, QMI Agencyhttp://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2014/06/26/macleod-candidates-debate-hot-topics-at-okotoks-forum-2
John Barlow, MP - Macleod,
Alberta (Conservative)
Good Afternoon Mr. Vekemans, On behalf of Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, I would like to thank you for taking the time to contact our office. Our office welcomes opinions from all citizens but due to the volume of correspondence received on a daily basis in our office it is necessary to prioritize inquires. In order to best serve this riding, we give priority to the constituents of Winnipeg South Centre. Thank you, [No statement found - 25 June 2014]
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
On Jun 27, 2014 1:33 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/joyce-bateman.html
Joyce Bateman, MPConservative Party of Canada(204) 983-1355
I appreciate hearing from the constituents of Ottawa—Vanier. Rest assured that your correspondence will be reviewed and acted upon should it be required. Thank you for writing.[No statement found - 30 July 2014]
Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated
“There is a big difference between belonging to a street gang and committing public mischief or being in possession of some marijuana."
Official Party stance: Supports decriminalization
October 4th, 2012 / 11:25 a.m. “Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act: Government Orders”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/10/4/andre-bellavance-1/
André Bellavance, MP -
Richmond—Arthabaska
(Bloc)
"Join the Liberal Party's call to end #marijuana prohibition petition.liberal.ca/end-pro… #lpc #cdnpoli"
Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated
9 Aug 2013 4:54 PM - “Tweet from @Carolyn_Bennett”Twitter.comhttps://twitter.com/Carolyn_Bennett/statuses/365984476376993793
"What does the Liberal Party have to show for this year? Sadly, all they have produced this year is a misguided priority to legalize marijuana and a serious lack of direction and leadership."
Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.
October 29, 2013 “Letter to the Editor: Conservative Party shows continued success in a great year”Leon Benoit, MP - leonbenoit.cahttp://www.leonbenoit.ca/media/news/letter-to-the-editor--conservative-party-shows-continued-success-in-a-great-year
Leon Benoit, MP - Vegreville—Wainwright, Alberta (Conservative)