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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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Jeanne-Le Ber (Quebec)

"....”(No statement found - 29 July 2014)

Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession

and sales should be minimized.

29 July 2014 - “No statement found”ontheweb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/tyrone-benskin.html

Tyrone Benskin, MPNew Democratic Party(514) 496-4885

[email protected]

twitter.com/tbenskinfacebook.com/tyronebenskinyoutube.com/tyronebenskin

"I'm deeply concerned with this movement that somehow marijuana isn't harmful and it doesn't hurt our kids,"

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

Published on December 07, 2013 - “Tory MP slams Trudeau at SD & SG breakfast”Cornwall Seaway Newshttp://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/News/2013-12-07/article-3534937/Tory-MP-slams-Trudeau-at-SD-%26amp%3B-SG-breakfast/1

Hon. Candice Bergen, MP - Portage—Lisgar, Manitoba (Conservative)

"(Legalization) is not a priority for our government. The priority of our government is to focus on the economy. That's why that report (on the Red Tape Reduction) is important for us," he said.

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

First published January 19, 2012 at 06:00 - “"Not a priority," said Maxime Bernier”By Jean-Louis Fortin | Le Journal de Montreal (via Google Translate, originally in french)http://tvanouvelles.ca/lcn/infos/national/archives/2012/01/20120119-060020.html

Hon. Maxime Bernier, MP - Beauce

Quebec(Conservative)

DID NOT VOTE ON BILL C-10

"Now we have a situation where if people who are taking care of their own health are found in possession of more than five plants, they will be given a mandatory minimum sentence for that. The judge will not have the ability to look at the mitigating circumstances."

Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.

March 9th, 2012 / 12:45 p.m. - “Safe Streets and Communities Act: Government Orders”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/3/9/dennis-bevington-3/

Dennis Bevington, MP - Western Arctic, Northwest Territories (NDP)

"You should all be very proud of the successful completion of this significant operation, which has prevented a significant amount of marihuana from reaching our streets and our youth."

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

3/9/2012 - “Marijuana Grow op bust”JamesBezan.com - Speechhttp://www.jamesbezan.com/speech.asp?newsID=1965

James Bezan, MP - Selkirk—Interlake,

Manitoba (Conservative)

Louis-Hébert (Quebec)

"Aucune déclaration Trouvé - 9 août 2014”9 août 2014 - “Aucune déclaration Trouvé”

OnTheWeb.comhttp://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/denis-blanchette.html

Officiel position du Parti: utilisation de la marijuana ne devrait pas être légal, mais les

conséquences de la possession et de la vente devrait être réduit au minimum.

Denis Blanchette, MPNew Democratic Party(418) 648-3244(seulement la communication française)

[email protected]

twitter.com/DenisBlanchettefacebook.com/denis.blanchette.376

Pierrefonds—Dollard (Quebec)

"No Statement Found - 27 July 2014”27 July 2014 - “No Statement Found”

OnTheWeb.comhttp://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/lysane-blanchette-lamothe.html

Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession

and sales should be minimized.Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe, MPNew Democratic Party(514) 624-5725

Lysane.Blanchette-Lamothe@parl.gc.calysaneblanchettelamothe.ndp.ca

facebook.com/LysaneBlanchetteLamothe

“I commend the CBSA officers at the Edmonton International Airport whose vigilance led to this significant seizure,” said Minister Blaney. “Intercepting illegal drugs destined for our streets is essential to tackling the issue of serious crime. Our government has been clear: individuals who attempt to smuggle illicit substances into Canada will face the full force of the law.”

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

October 31, 2013 - “Minister Blaney statement on marijuana seizure at Edmonton Airport”Lisa White - CBSA Media Relationshttp://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/nws/nws-rlss/2013/20131031-1-eng.aspx

Hon. Steven Blaney, MP - Lévis—

Bellechasse, Quebec (Conservative)

"The Liberal leader also went to a Brandon school where, in front of a room full of younger children, he pitched his plan to make marijuana more accessible to kids by legalizing it and regulating it like alcohol and cigarettes.That is why the Liberal leader is in way over his head."

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

November 18th, 2013 / 2:15 p.m. - “Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada: Statements By Members”OpenParliament.cahttps://openparliament.ca/debates/2013/11/18/kelly-block-1/only/

Kelly Block, MP - Saskatoon—

Rosetown—Biggar, Saskatchewan (Conservative)

“"I'm sure there will be kids saying, 'Hey if he does it, we can do it.'" She said Trudeau’s policy on marijuana has been difficult to follow and accused him of coming out with a popular stance to lure younger voters. "It's more an attention grabber than a serious position," she said. The NDP supports decriminalizing possession of marijuana, while Trudeau moved to support the legalization of pot last November.”

Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.

Posted: 08/22/2013 3:11 pm EDT | Updated: 08/22/2013 6:47 pm EDT - “Justin Trudeau's Marijuana Admission Slammed As 'Poor Example' While Liberals Defend Leader”Althia Raj - huffingtonpost.cahttp://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/22/justin-trudeau-marijuana-peter-mackay_n_3797481.html

Françoise Boivin, MP - Gatineau, Quebec (NDP)

“I am going to conclude fairly quickly. This is not how you stop organized crime. A number of the witnesses who came here even said that prisons could be places for encouraging organized crime. An inmate who gets out of prison has friends, telephone numbers and sources. They know everything. They get encouragement from other criminals. Why then do we not get them out of that place and get them involved in programs, set them on the right path, tell them that they have to reinvest in society, go out to work and pay their taxes? That will all come back to Canadians and be good for Canada. That is how we are going to solve the problem of drugs and organized crime, the problem of trafficking in drugs like marijuana.”

Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.

November 23rd, 2011 / 8:20 p.m. - “Justice Committee on Nov. 23rd, 2011”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/committees/justice/41-1/15/charmaine-borg-1/

Charmaine Borg, MP - Terrebonne—

Blainville (NDP)

“If I look back on my own time in athletics, which was fairly extensive, it would never have entered my mind, or the minds of any of the people I competed with, to get into the doping bag. That was totally not doable, not viable. You would be looked at as kind of a nut case if you even smoked. What's happened? How has this happened?”

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

November 28th, 2013 / 10:25 a.m. - “Canadian Heritage Committee on Nov. 28th, 2013”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/committees/canadian-heritage/41-2/6/ray-boughen-1/

Ray Boughen, MP - Palliser,

Saskatchewan (Conservative)

WILL NOT BE SEEKING RE-

ELECTION

Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie (Quebec)

"Aucune déclaration Trouvé - 27 June 2014”27 July 2014 - “No Statement Found”

OnTheWeb.comhttp://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/alexandre-boulerice.html

Officiel position du Parti: utilisation de la marijuana ne devrait pas être légal, mais les

conséquences de la possession et de la vente devrait être réduit au minimum.

Alexandre Boulerice, MPNew Democratic Party(514) 729-5342(seulement la communication française)

[email protected]

twitter.com/alexboulericefacebook.com/alexandreboulericeyoutube.com/RosemontNPD

"No Statement Found - 27 July 2014”

Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.

27 July 2014 - “No Statement Found”OnTheWeb.com

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/marjolaine-boutin-sweet.html

Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, MPNew Democratic Party(514) 283-2655

[email protected]

twitter.com/MarjBoutinSweetfacebook.com/marjolaineboutinsweet

Hochelaga (Quebec)

"Aucune déclaration Trouvé - 27 July 2014”27 July 2014 - “Aucune déclaration Trouvé”

OnTheWeb.comhttp://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/tarik-brahmi.html

Officiel position du Parti: utilisation de la marijuana ne devrait pas être légal, mais les

conséquences de la possession et de la vente devrait être réduit au minimum.

Tarik Brahmi, MPNew Democratic Party(450) 357-9100 (seulement la communication française)

[email protected]

twitter.com/TarikBrahmifacebook.com/tarikbrahminpdstjean

Saint-Jean (Quebec)

“Minister, you mentioned that you and your department will be embarking on a consultative process over the course of the summer. Is it not fair to say the changes that were announced on Friday, which have a focus on public safety, were themselves made after extensive consultation with

municipal officials, public safety officials, firefighters, and police officers? Is that correct?

..The changes that were announced on Friday have a focus on public safety

and will not affect access.”

Leona Aglukkaq Nunavut, NU“No, we're not limiting the access issue. We're trying to address the public

safety aspect, as you've outlined.”

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

June 20th, 2011 / 10:35 a.m. - “Government Operations Committee on June 20th, 2011”OpenParliament.ca

http://openparliament.ca/committees/government-operations/41-1/4/peter-braid-1/

Peter Braid, MPConservative Party of Canada(519) 746-1573

[email protected]

twitter.com/peterbraidfacebook.com/PeterBraidMPyoutube.com/MPPeterBraid

Kitchener—Waterloo (Ontario)

"By decriminalizing marijuana, our government is forcing our youth to live in a world where drug use is making life more difficult. Psychological pressure to use marijuana is increasing. Drug induced crime creates more tension and problems. A good education is more difficult to obtain because of the negative behaviour and attitudes of their classmates using pot."

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

February 27th, 2004 / 11:10 a.m. - “Marijuana: Statements By Members”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2004/2/27/garry-breitkreuz-1/

Garry Breitkreuz, MP - Yorkton—Melville,

Saskatchewan (Conservative)

WILL NOT BE SEEKING RE-

ELECTION

“People admire Justin’s candour and his common sense,” Liberal MP Scott Brison said in an interview.“I’ve also had comments from people that find people like Stephen Harper and Peter MacKay hopelessly out of touch with near-toxic levels of sanctimony and more interested in attacking someone’s character than actually listening to reason.”... As for himself, Brison said he too has smoked pot in the past and “I did inhale.” But he said, “it’s been a very long time” — indeed, before he became an MP in 1997 — since he last toked up.

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated

August 23, 2013 - “Trudeau a hypocrite for smoking pot, then supporting mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana growers: Tories”National Post Staff, Canadian Press and Postmedia Newshttp://news.nationalpost.com/2013/08/23/trudeau-a-hypocrite-for-smoking-pot-then-supporting-mandatory-minimum-sentences-for-marijuana-growers-tories/

Hon. Scott Brison, MP - Kings—HantsNova Scotia

(Liberal)

[No Statement Found - 27 July 2014]

Official Party stance: Use of Marijuana should not be legal, but consequences of possession and sales should be minimized.

27 July 2014 - “No Statement Found”OnTheWeb.com

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/ruth-ellen-brosseau.html

Ruth Ellen Brosseau, MPNew Democratic Party(819) 228-1210

[email protected]

twitter.com/RE_Brosseaufacebook.com/RuthEllenBrosseau

Berthier-Maskinongé (Quebec)

“Our Government is committed to ensuring criminals are held fully accountable for their actions and that the safety and security of law-abiding Canadians and victims comes first in Canada’s justice system,” said MP Brown. “Bill C-10 will extend greater protection to the most vulnerable members of society as well as victims of terrorism, further enhance the ability of our justice system to hold offenders accountable for their actions and help improve the safety and security of all Canadians.”....possession for the purpose of exporting. increase the maximum penalty for the production of drugs listed in Schedule II of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, e.g. marijuana, from 7 to 14 years.

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

March 12, 2012 - “Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown Welcomes the passing of Safe Streets and Communities Act” LoisBrown.cahttp://www.loisbrown.ca/media_/riding-news/newmarket-aurora-mp-lois-brown-welcomes-the-passing-of-safe-streets-and-communities-act

Lois Brown, MP - Newmarket—Aurora,

Ontario (Conservative)

[Interviewer] On the other hand, if the current crime bills go through, someone with six marijuana plants on his property will go to jail.[MP Gordon Brown] If you’re growing six plants, you are trafficking. Six plants is a lot of marijuana.[Interviewer] Kids?[MP Gordon Brown]If you’re trafficking, you’re selling. Six plants isn’t for personal use.

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

April 12, 2011- “A conversation with Gord Brown MP, Federal Conservative Candidate for Leeds-Grenville”Internet Blog - rodcroskery.wordpress.comhttp://rodcroskery.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/a-conversation-with-gord-brown-m-p-federal-conservative-candidate-for-leeds-grenville/

Gordon Brown, MP - Leeds—Grenville

Ontario(Conservative)

“Honestly, I am torn on this issue. I dont want to encourage the use of drugs amongst youth but I feel cannabis does not pose the same dangers as other more serious drugs. I am particularly interested in the proposal put forth by the Chief of Police Association on decriminalization. I put a lot of weight into the opinions of law enforcement on this issue. I worry it is a misuse of law enforcement resources.”

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

23 April 2014 - “Facebook chat”Facebook.com via Erich Jacoby-Hawkins (2011 Green Party Candidate for Barrie)https://www.facebook.com/ErichTheGreen/posts/10154117396085121?comment_id=10154117470655121&offset=0&total_comments=7

Patrick Brown, MP - Barrie

Ontario(Conservative)

"It is exciting to see the many ways agriculture research is transforming how we think about and use traditional crops like

hemp and flax," said Mr. Bruinooge, on behalf of Minister Strahl. "By investing in biofibre research and by combining our science

expertise with our research partners, Canada's New Government is helping to bring new economic opportunities to our farmers

while supporting a vibrant and leading-edge agriculture industry for Canada."

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

October 13, 2006 15:27 ET - “AAFC: Canada's New Government Funds New Bio-Fibre Research” Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA-- CCNMatthews

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/aafc-canadas-new-government-funds-new-bio-fibre-research-616465.htm

Rod Bruinooge, MPConservative Party of Canada(204) 984-6787

[email protected]

twitter.com/rodbruinoogefacebook.com/rodney.bruinooge

Winnipeg South (Manitoba)

“Mr. Speaker, since the Liberal leader took on his new role six months ago, he has announced only one concrete policy he has for Canada, his plan to legalize marijuana....We are opening the market for 500 million new consumers. While we have been focused on the economy and opening those markets, the Liberal leader has been focused on legalizing street drugs. His plan will make drugs easily available to our children, something our government will prevent.Our Prime Minister will keep illegal drugs off the streets. Clearly, the leader of the Liberal Party is way over his head.”

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

October 31st, 2013 / 11:10 a.m. - “Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada: Statements By Members” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2013/10/31/brad-butt-1/

Brad Butt, MP - Mississauga—Streetsville

Ontario (Conservative)

"No Statement Found - 7 August 2014”

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated

7 August 2014 - “No Statement Found”OnTheWeb.com

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/hon-gerry-byrne_19.html

Hon. Gerry Byrne, MPLiberal Party of Canada1-800-563-9934 / (709) 637-4540

[email protected]

twitter.com/Gerry_Byrnefacebook.com/MPGerryByrne

Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte (Newfoundland and Labrador)

“Trudeau could support separation, admires dictatorship, smokes marijuana, calls people ridiculous for believing what he says. OVER HIS HEAD!”

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

8 Nov 13 7:54pm - “Tweet”Twitter.com - @PaulCalandra https://twitter.com/PaulCalandra/statuses/399022102927642624

Paul Calandra, MP - Oak Ridges—Markham,

Ontario(Conservative)

"While our Government is taking measures to create jobs and economic stability, the opposition parties are more concerned about job killing carbon taxes and the legalization of marijuana. Our Government has heard what is important to Canadians and to Albertans; we will continue to work towards achieving those priorities."

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

October 2013 - “2013-10 (October) (MP Reports)”BlaineCalkinsMP.cahttp://www.blainecalkinsmp.ca/mp-reports/2013-10-october

Blaine Calkins, MP - Wetaskiwin, Alberta

(Conservative)

"It's very difficult for the police to find out where the medicinal marijuana grow-ops are," said Cannan, Conservative MP for Kelowna-Lake Country. "There should be better co-ordination between the RCMP and health authorities."

After meeting with a number of community leaders and representatives of social service agencies on Wednesday, Cannan said he'd like to see current rules changed so no legal grow-ops could be maintained in residential areas.

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 - “Advocate Supports Residential Ban On Designated Pot Growers”Daily Courier, The (CN BC) - The Okanagan Valley Group of Newspapershttp://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v12/n413/a04.html

Hon. Ron Cannan, MP - Kelowna—

Lake Country, British Columbia (Conservative)

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[No Statement Found - 25 June 2014]

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

25 June 2014 - “Email”OnTheWeb.com

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/john-carmichael.html

John Carmichael, MPConservative Party of Canada(416) 467-7275

[email protected]

twitter.com/JohnBCarmichaelfacebook.com/johnbwcarmichaelyoutube.com/JohnCarmichaelDVW

Don Valley West (Ontario)

"Aucune déclaration Trouvé - 7 August 2014”7 August 2014 - “Aucune déclaration Trouvé”

OnTheWeb.comhttp://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2013/12/guy-caron.html

Officiel position du Parti: utilisation de la marijuana ne devrait pas être légal, mais les

conséquences de la possession et de la vente devrait être réduit au minimum.

Guy Caron, MPNew Democratic Party of Canada(418) 725-2562(seulement la communication française)

[email protected]

twitter.com/GuyCaronNPDfacebook.com/GuyCaronNPDyoutube.com/NPDGuyCaron

Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques (Quebec)

New changes to federal medical marijuana regulations is making one local politician very happy. Oshawa MP Colin Carrie says the changes had to be made to better protect people that need the drug, as well as public safety. He says users will no longer be allowed to grow pot at home, they will now be permitted to buy prescribed amounts only from licensed growers. Health Canada says since the medical marijuana program was introduced in 2001 with 500 authorized users, it has expanded to 30,000.

Official Party stance: Possession and Sales of Marijuana is a Criminal Offense.

June 11th, 2013 - “Oshawa MP praising new federal medical marijuana regulations”Posted by news - DurhamRadioNews.comhttp://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/57682

Colin Carrie, MP - OshawaOntario

(Conservative)

"Our leader has indicated he supports legalization. That is on the record. But Liberals have always stood for evidence-based policy making, ....Legalization implies regulation and control. So to think that it's going to be available on store shelves is extremely far-fetched … We are simply talking about the fact that the war on drugs has been an abject failure, and a more sensible solution is to pursue legalization."

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated

Feb 03, 2014 12:36 PM AT - “Conservative MP John Williamson attacks Justin Trudeau's 'pot plan': Flyer mailed to constituents alleges that Liberal Leader plans to sell marijuana in N.B. stores”CBC News - cbc.ca http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.2521095

Sean Casey, MP - Charlottetown,

PEI(Liberal)