Exposing the Reefer Madness of the Parliament of Canada 7 of 10 mayes pecetti

Exposing the Reefer Madness of the Parliament of CanadaHow does your Member of Parliament feel about Cannabis Prohibition?

Copyright CC-0 - All information was found on the web or asked, and it’s properly sourced, please check the source link to confirm and feel free to use these slides anyway you like.

Created by Sam Vekemans, Victoria, BC

Slide presentation 7 of 10

“Then the thought came to me: why would any political party want to legalize marijuana, which would only destroy children's lives and families? Is it not the duty of government to protect the health and safety of its citizens?I said a little prayer while I stood at the poolside. I petitioned that our grandchildren would never live under a government that would legalize marijuana.”

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

November 20th, 2013 / 2:10 p.m. - “Legalization of Marijuana: Statements By Members” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2013/11/20/colin-mayes-1/

Colin Mayes, MP - Okanagan—

ShuswapBritish Columbia(Conservative)

WILL NOT BE SEEKING RE-

ELECTION

"no statement found - 1 August 2014"

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated

1 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/hon-john-mccallum-mp.html

Hon. John McCallum, MPLiberal Party of Canada(905) 479-8100

[email protected]

twitter.com/JohnMcCallumMPfacebook.com/McCallumj1youtube.com/JohnMcCallumMP

Markham—Unionville (Ontario)

"Also last week, the Liberal leader said that his priority was to make it easier to possess and use an illegal drug, marijuana. His justice spokesperson echoed those sentiments: hiking taxes on job creators, lowering the EI qualifying period to 45 days which will increase payroll taxes, increasing the GST back to 7% and billions in reckless spending, plus the Liberal leader's iPod tax. The census and marijuana. It seems like everything is a priority for the Liberal leader except the economy."

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

October 5th, 2010 / 2:10 p.m. - “Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada: Statements By Members” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2010/10/5/phil-mccoleman-1/

Phil McColeman, MP - Brant

Ontario(Conservative)

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/david-mcguinty-mp.htmlDavid J. McGuinty, MPLiberal Party of Canada(613) 990-8640

[email protected]

twitter.com/DavidMcGuintyfacebook.com/davidmcguintyyoutube.com/davidmcguinty

Ottawa South (Ontario)

DID NOT VOTE ON BILL C-10

“..No, virgin nostrils. I thought it was a stupid idea in 70s, it hasn't improved in the 80s and it has got really stupid in 90s and now it's downright dangerous. It wasn't even a temptation.... I agree with Anne McLellan that there is no study in the world that shows that marijuana has any medicinal benefits. Would you ever put any drug on the market untested readily available from dealers on street corners and say, "oh, well, this has got medicinal benefits." You'd be run out of town and rightfully so. So, I don't buy the argument that this has medicinal benefits, it may have psychological benefits. ...”

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated

August 05, 2003 at 08:06:56 PT - “Have You Ever Smoked Marijuana?” Posted by CN Staff - Cannabis News - By F. Abbas Rana Source: Ottawa Hill Times (link unavailable)http://cannabisnews.com/news/17/thread17002.shtml

Hon. John McKay, MP -

Scarborough—Guildwood

(Liberal)

She said her Conservative government is concentrating on changing its policies on medical marijuana, to have the drug grown by government contractors instead of individual users. McLeod said a more relaxed drug policy for non-medical users isn't on the table.

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

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 - “CN BC: MP McLeod: Marijuana Use Should Not Guide Laws” Kamloops This Week (CN BC)http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v13/n439/a03.html

Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops—Thompson—

CaribooBritish Columbia(Conservative)

“The risks of using illegal drugs, including marijuana or cannabis, are far-reaching and can have serious consequences on the health and future of young people,” said MP Menegakis. “The evidence showing that the use of cannabis early in adolescence, while the brain is still developing, may lead to more lasting, irreparable problems is particularly alarming. Our government has no tolerance for the production and trafficking of illicit drugs and I am proud of our landmark crime legislation, The Safe Streets and Communities Act that was enacted to address the serious problem of organized drug crime.” “In contrast, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau advocates for the legalization of marijuana and for making it more easily available to youth,” said MP Menegakis. “The simple fact is that marijuana is illegal because of the serious consequences on its users and on society. While our government is focused on providing law enforcement the tools they need to keep our communities safe, Mr. Trudeau is undermining the important work of our police services with his ill-thought out comments. Clearly, Mr. Trudeau is just in over his head.”

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

September 20, 2013 - “MP Costas Menegakis congratulates York Regional Police for major illicit drug seizure” costasmenegakis.cahttp://www.costasmenegakis.ca/media_/riding-news/mp-costas-menegakis-congratulates-york-regional-police-for-major-illicit-drug-seizure

Costas Menegakis, MP - Richmond Hill

Ontario(Conservative)

"Mr. Speaker, what happened this summer is no answer. Yesterday the families warned that there are thousands of other James Roszkos all across this country, in every police division, putting police and ordinary Canadian citizens at risk. The families have sound ideas on how to fix the system. One of the things they would like to see is a scrapping of Bill C-17, this government's soft approach to marijuana. We need some straight and honest answers in the House. Will the government scrap the bill?"

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

September 27th, 2005 / 2:35 p.m. - “Justice: Oral Question Period” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2005/9/27/rob-merrifield-2/

Hon. Rob Merrifield, MP -

YellowheadAlberta

(Conservative)

The Conservatives are constantly boasting about the importance they attach to law and order in Canada and about the fact that they are prepared to put Canadians in jail for years just because of a few marijuana plants. However, they refuse to do anything to create obstacles for big drug traffickers. It is really impossible to understand this government.

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

May 28th, 2012 / 6:10 p.m. “Canada–Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act: Government Orders” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/5/28/elaine-michaud-1/

Élaine Michaud, MP - Portneuf—Jacques-

CartierQuebec(NDP)

"Mr. Speaker, Canadians are concerned about where medical marijuana can be used, about the potential health effects it can have on those exposed to it when it is smoked in public. Will the Minister of Health instruct her officials to examine this issue and provide further legislation?"

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

March 25th, 2009 / 3:05 p.m. - “Health: Oral Questions” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2009/3/25/larry-miller-1/

Larry Miller, MP - Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound

Ontario(Conservative)

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

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

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/christine-moore-mp.htmlChristine Moore, MPNew Democratic Party of Canada1-800-567-6433 / (819) 762-3733

[email protected]

twitter.com/MooreNpdfacebook.com/ChristineMooreNPDyoutube.com/ChristineMooreMP

Abitibi—Témiscamingue (Quebec)

“Even if Canada legalized marijuana, grow ops here would remain a hugely lucrative business for organized crime given our proximity to the U.S., which has no intention of decriminalizing or legalizing pot. The reality is that grow ops will continue to be a huge public safety issue, no matter what our pot laws say.”

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

March 9.2005 - “Grow-ops Threaten All of Us” JamesMore.org - Toronto Sun Editorialhttp://www.jamesmoore.org/tsunmar9.htm

Hon. James Moore, MP - Port Moody—

Westwood—Port Coquitlam

British Columbia(Conservative)

"Just as they tried to gut our Government's legislation ending two-for-one credit for time served, the Liberals have shown once again that they're soft on crime. We need Michael Ignatieff and his Liberal colleagues to stand against the gangs who exploit Canada's most vulnerable citizens, including our youth," MP Moore added

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

December 15, 2009 - “MP Rob Moore Calls on Liberals to Reverse the Gutting of Legislation to Tackle Serious Drug Crimes” RobMooremp.orghttp://www.robmooremp.com/121509.htm

Hon. Rob Moore, MP - Fundy RoyalNew Brunswick(Conservative)

"My next question is in regard to the sweeping changes proposed in the marijuana for medical purposes regulations. Through these new regulations, medical marijuana users will be forced to access medical marijuana through expensive commercial growers. Your own department has submitted that a new cost will be $8.80 per gram, up from its current rate of $1.80 per gram. Many medical marijuana patients grow their own supplies or buy medical marijuana from the local compassion clubs because they are on a limited income due to their illness, or because they have a disability that prevents them from having a higher income. Why are medical marijuana patients being forced to buy their own supplies from expensive commercial growers? How are they expected to afford this medical treatment?"

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

April 18th, 2013 / 4:25 p.m. “Health Committee on April 18th, 2013” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/committees/health/41-1/81/dany-morin-3/

Dany Morin, MP - Chicoutimi—Le Fjord

Quebec(NDP)

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for her question. Part of the bill deals with drugs. I am astonished to see the government put forward a bill that would imprison those who abuse drugs or marijuana. In my classes, approximately one out of five students had access to an addiction specialist who could tell them how to reduce their use, what help was available and who could help. This is just one of many examples."

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

November 29th, 2011 / 1:20 p.m. “Motions in Amendment: Safe Streets and Communities Act: Government Orders” OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2011/11/29/isabelle-morin-2/

Isabelle Morin, MP - Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine

Quebec(NDP)

"Aucune déclaration Trouvé - 2 August 2014"2 August 2014 “Aucune déclaration Trouvé“

OnTheWeb.cahttp://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/marc-andre-morin-mp.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.Marc-André Morin, MPNew Democratic Party of Canada(819) 326-5098(seulement la communication française)

[email protected]

youtube.com/marcandremorinnpd

Laurentides—Labelle (Quebec)

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

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

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/marie-claude-morin-mp.htmlMarie-Claude Morin, MPNew Democratic Party of Canada1-800-463-0505 / (450) 771-0505

[email protected]

twitter.com/MC_Morin_NPDfacebook.com/MarieClaudeMorinNPDyoutube.com/MCMorinNPD

Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot (Quebec)

"When the smell persisted, Mourani said, her office staff became concerned it could be masking another odour, so she contacted police. "They told me they had probably set up here in early January," Mourani said. "So it's not so bad that after three months we drove them out." When police officers arrived, the found more than 15,000 marijuana plants on the third floor of the building, said Montreal police Const. Olivier Lapointe.

Posted: Mar 26, 2010 4:24 PM ET Last Updated: Mar 26, 2010 5:57 PM ET - “Bloc MP helps police make big pot bust” CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bloc-mp-helps-police-make-big-pot-bust-1.966061

Maria Mourani, MP AhuntsicQuebec

(Independent)

DID NOT VOTE ON BILL C-10

“I don’t think anyone should go to jail for using marijuana,” said Mulcair.“But we also think we shouldn’t put the cart before the horse.”While stressing the importance of looking at the product available on the current market, Mulcair said social and health concerns need to be investigated before any laws are altered.“What we smoked when I was younger is oregano compared to what’s on the market today,” said Mulcair, when asked if he’s ever smoked marijuana.“Yes to the decriminalization of marijuana, but before we go beyond that we need to find out all the facts.”

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

Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:34:12 EDT AM “NDP leader takes “listening tour” to Elliot Lake” By Jordan Allard, Elliot Lake Standard http://www.elliotlakestandard.ca/2013/08/01/ndp-leader-takes-listening-tour-to-elliot-lake

Hon. Thomas Mulcair, MP - Outremont

Quebec(NDP)

DID NOT VOTE ON BILL C-10

“I think it’s time to legalize marijuana, regulate it, control it” My position on the legalization of cannabis #lpcldr http://t.co/5VTKINgH

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated

January 20, 2013 · “Facebook page post” https://www.facebook.com/mpjoycemurray/posts/10151253563722842

Joyce Murray, MP Vancouver Quadra British Columbia

(Liberal)

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

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

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/pierre-nantel-mp.htmlPierre Nantel, MPNew Democratic Party of Canada(450) 928-4288

[email protected]

twitter.com/pierrenantelfacebook.com/pierrenantelNPDyoutube.com/PierreNantelNPD

Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher (Quebec)

"It could be someone who just made a terrible mistake and who would benefit from rehabilitation and who would benefit from perhaps other opportunities and could then become a productive and positive member of Canada. However, one stupid mistake, and as my colleague has indicated, a crime of growing some marijuana plants, could land them in this situation. It seems overly harsh and overly discretionary to have this kind of consequence for that crime."

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

October 4th, 2012 / 1:15 p.m. · “Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act: Government Orders”OpenParliament.ca http://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/10/4/peggy-nash-3/

Peggy Nash, MP - Parkdale—High Park

Ontario(NDP)

DID NOT VOTE ON BILL C-10

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

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

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/jamie-nicholls-mp.htmlJamie Nicholls, MPNew Democratic Party of Canada(450) 510-2305

[email protected]

twitter.com/JPNichollsNPDfacebook.com/jamienichollsndpyoutube.com/jamienichollsnpd

Vaudreuil-Soulanges (Quebec)

“Dear Sam Vekemans: Thank you for your correspondence of January 14, 2013, concerning marijuana. Marijuana is a psychoactive substance causing alteration of mental and physical functions. The use of psychoactive substances raises issues of public health and safety, both for the user and for those in the broader society affected by the user’s conduct. The production and trafficking of illicit drugs is the most significant source of money for gangs and organized crime. It does profound harm to neighbourhoods, where homes are turned into grow-ops and crystal meth labs. ...”

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

Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 11:43 AM · “Personal email”Ministerial Correspondence Unit - Mailout <[email protected]> wrote: http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/hon-rob-nicholson-mp.html

Hon. Rob Nicholson, MP -

Niagara FallsOntario

(Conservative)

Now, the Conservative Party's law enforcement caucus is receptive to the idea. "We think it's a positive move forward and we've expressed that to the powers that be," said Rick Norlock, caucus chair.

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

Posted: Mar 04, 2014 6:57 PM ET Last Updated: Mar 04, 2014 10:17 PM ET “Ticket system for pot possession pushed by some Tories”By Alison Crawford, Trinh Theresa Do, CBC Newshttp://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ticket-system-for-pot-possession-pushed-by-some-tories-1.2559798

Rick Norlock, MP - Northumberland—

Quinte WestOntario

(Conservative)

"Dear Mr. Sam Vekemans :Thank you for writing me regarding you petition. However, I must respond to your message with a regret.Because of jurisdiction matter, you must address your communications to your MP. Here is the information you need:MurrayRankin NPD Victoria ...Thank you once again for your time.”

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

Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 10:13 AM “Email“<[email protected]> wrote:

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/jose-nunez-melo-mp.html

José Nunez-Melo, MPNew Democratic Party of Canada(450) 686-2562

[email protected]

facebook.com/JoseNunezMeloyoutube.com/Josenunezmelo

Laval (Quebec)

"We have a problem with pot growing in my riding of Calgary East. In residential areas, marijuana is being grown and it is becoming a major concern for the community. Residents have approached us and have asked what we can do to help them. They has asked us about what kinds of laws we can put in place to fight this. Drug crimes and other crimes are moving into communities, threatening law-abiding Canadians across the country. These incidents are coming forward, and they are causing concerns."

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

March 10th, 2005 / 1:45 p.m. · “Supply: Government Orders”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/debates/2005/3/10/deepak-obhrai-1/

Hon. Deepak Obhrai, MP - Calgary East

Alberta(Conservative)

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

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

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/hon-gordon-o-mp.html

Hon. Gordon O'Connor, MPConservative Party of Canada(613) 592-3469

[email protected]

facebook.com/pages/Gordon-OConnor/228442573837062

Carleton—Mississippi Mills (Ontario)

WILL NOT BE SEEKING RE-

ELECTION

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

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

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/hon-joe-oliver-mp.html

Hon. Joe Oliver, MPConservative Party of Canada(416) 781-5583

[email protected]

twitter.com/joeoliver1facebook.com/MinJoeOliveryoutube.com/HonJoeOliver

Eglinton—Lawrence (Ontario)

DID NOT VOTE ON BILL C-10

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

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

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/tilly-o-gordon-mp.html

Tilly O'Neill Gordon, MPConservative Party of Canada1-800-567-5564 / (506) 778-8448

[email protected]

facebook.com/tilly.oneillgordonyoutube.com/MPONEILT

Miramichi (New Brunswick)

DID NOT VOTE ON BILL C-10

"Third, our law would like to take into consideration that six marijuana plants were in fact used for trafficking. The judge will decide, via the police, what the actual use of that was going to be. Drug trafficking is a serious crime in this country. Would you agree with that?"

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

November 5th, 2012 / 3:50 p.m. · “Citizenship and Immigration Committee on Nov. 5th, 2012”OpenParliament.cahttp://openparliament.ca/committees/immigration/41-1/57/ted-opitz-6/

Ted Opitz, MP - Etobicoke Centre

Ontario(Conservative)

Mr. O’Toole said he’d draw the line there. He’s opposed to legalization and doesn’t want to see the state involved in distribution of the drug. “I do not see the public good in promoting its use,” he said. “I do not want to see a pot aisle at the LCBO.”

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

Nov 01, 2013 · “Where there’s smoke there’s fire: Debating pot laws in Durham Region”By Jeff Mitchell DurhamRegion.com http://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/4184523-where-there-s-smoke-there-s-fire-debating-pot-laws-in-durham-region/

Erin O'Toole, MP - DurhamOntario

(Conservative)

"no statement found - 2 August 2014"

Official Party stance: Marijuana should be legalized and regulated.

2 August 2014 “No statement found“OnTheWeb.ca

http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2014/01/massimo-pacetti-mp.htmlMassimo Pacetti, MPLiberal Party of Canada(514) 256-4548

[email protected]

twitter.com/MountainManMPfacebook.com/massimopacettiyoutube.com/MassimoPacetti

Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel (Quebec)