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#1367656 - 12/12/07 12:50 PM
Jack Layton, Dec 2007
[Re: Dana Larsen]
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Letter from NDP Leader Jack Layton, December 2007 --- The introduction of Bill C-26, an Act to amend the Controlled Drug and Substances Act, "to provide minimum penalties for serious drug offences", is yet another example of the Conservatives taking Canada in the wrong direction. The NDP is opposing this Bill. We feel that a heavy-handed US style war-on-drugs only serves to create a culture of fear and will not make our communities any safer. For more information on our position, I encourage you to read a recent article by NDP MP Libby Davies at: http://www.rabble.ca/news_full_story.shtml?x=64925.With regards to the decriminalization of marijuana, we are the only national party that actually has a resolution and a policy for decriminalization. And, in advocating that position, we understand that we need a drug policy that does not rely primarily on our legal system. This policy must be part of a broader drug strategy that focuses on a health based approach, as recommended by a 2002 Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs on which NDP MP Libby Davies played an important role. We want Canada to take steps that reflect a more intelligent and compassionate direction on marijuana use. Not only have our courts ruled differently on medical marijuana and our government responded accordingly but also there is a growing chorus of established opinion for a different approach to the possession of marijuana for personal use.Decriminalization, we believe, is a first step, but it is not the only step. It is a first step to what needs to be an open debate about the failure of the current practices and the need to focus on the real issues such as: avoiding needless criminalization of citizens; and working with youth on health and social effects - particularly impaired driving. Once again, thank you for contacting me this matter. Sincerely, Jack Layton MP (Toronto-Danforth) Leader, New Democratic Party of Canada ---
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#1381654 - 01/31/08 12:03 PM
Re: Libby Davies on legalization
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Received this today from a recent email to the NDP: Thank you for your previous email regarding the extradition of Marc Emery to the United States. When this matter became public the NDP opposed the extradition of Mr. Emery and his co-accused. We believe it is wrong to extradite our citizens for an offence that would not - and, in this situation, did not - result in them being charged in Canada. This case points to the confusing and contradictory nature of the federal government’s marijuana laws. The arrests have more to do with political pressure on Canada to cooperate with the U.S. war on drugs. NDP MP Libby Davies, who has been following Emery’s case from the beginning, stated: “His extradition has crossed all political spectrums as an issue of national sovereignty. This is not a left-wing issue. It’s really unbelievable, agreeing to five years when his actions have produced no harm.” With regards to drug laws here in Canada, we are the only national party that actually has a resolution and a policy for decriminalization of marijuana. We want Canada to take steps that reflect a more intelligent and compassionate direction on marijuana use. Not only have our courts ruled differently on medical marijuana and our government responded accordingly but there is also a growing chorus of established opinion for a different approach to the possession of marijuana for personal use. Decriminalization, we believe, is a first step, but it is not the only step. It is a first step to what needs to be an open debate about the failure of the current practices and the need to focus on the real issues such as: avoiding needless criminalization of citizens and working with youth on health and social effects - particularly impaired driving. In advocating our position, we understand that we need a drug policy that does not rely primarily on our legal system. This policy must be part of a broader drug strategy that focuses on a health-based approach, as recommended by a 2002 Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs. Ms. Davies played an important role on this Committee and has continued to speak out on this issue - including her recent article, Politics of fear: Harper's 'war on drugs’, found here: http://www.rabble.ca/news_full_story.shtml?x=64925 . Again, I appreciate hearing your concerns on this matter. Sincerely, Jack Layton, MP (Toronto-Danforth) Leader, Canada’s New Democrats peace and pot
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#1392507 - 03/06/08 03:48 PM
Re: NDP MP Dennis Bevington
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LIBBY DAVIES REJECTS REPORT ATTACKING SAFE INJECTION SITE
MARCH 05, 2008 - OTTAWA - NDP Deputy Leader Libby Davies today rejected a United Nations International Narcotics Control Board’s (INCB) report attacking harm reduction programmes in Canada.
"The INCB’s claim that Vancouver’s InSite safe injection site and other harm reduction programmes are illegal is completely unfounded. In fact, the legal opinion of the UN’s own Drugs and Crime Program is that harm reduction programs like InSite do not violate international treaties," said Davies. "InSite is providing life-saving health services, and is in complete compliance with the law."
Davies comments came in response to release of the INCB’s 2008 Annual Report, which called for the Canadian government to put an end to safe injection sites and other harm reduction programmes. The INCB report appears to contradict the UN General Assembly, the World Health Organization, and other international agencies that have supported harm-reduction as an answer to drug-related health problems.
"We need rational policies that save lives by helping prevent drug overdoses and the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. Instead, the INCB wants to force us to adopt failed US style drug war strategies," said Davies. "The INCB is out of touch with current medical research and out of touch with Canadian realities. The INCB needs to be reformed."
As the NDP Spokesperson for Drug Policy, Davies has met with community organizations and health groups across the country to promote harm reduction as part of Canada’s National Drug Strategy.
"The InSite program has been embraced by municipal government, local law-enforcement, local businesses and the general community who see the positive changes on our streets, and the reduced strain on our policing and health services," added Davies. "Scientists and activists accept the positive findings from the study from InSite, and like so many Vancouverites, I’m proud that this effective program is part of our community."
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#1423255 - 06/25/08 04:55 PM
Re: Libby Davies on medicinal marijuana
[Re: Dana Larsen]
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Journeyman
Registered: 03/15/08
Posts: 89
Loc: miss. on. canada
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it has a pleasure reading a few of the sudmissions on the forum. in canada there are millions of supporters for the legalization of cannabis in canada. the few statistics that i have seen proves to me that the final days on illegal marijuana is over.thank you to all the many leaders in this great time of change. the discrimination of so many people in our democratic country is working out for the good. fight the good fight marc and friends your liberation day is coming. come celebrate another cannabis day july first canada day. peace and love to one and all, from; renney b.
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#1466949 - 11/16/08 11:40 AM
Re: Libby Davies on medicinal marijuana
[Re: Dana Larsen]
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Stranger
Registered: 10/19/08
Posts: 2
Loc: Eastern Alberta, Canada
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Perhaps its time for the Canadian Government to take a page from the Netherlands. As Mr. Emery pointed out, pot is a multi-billion dollar industry. Conversely the Canadian government has wasted, no pun intended, billions of dollars on prosecuting pot smokers. To what end...the government, both American and Canadian can not even control the flow of pot in their own respective penial systems. Yet they insist that the War on Drugs is being won. Decriminalize and/or legalize it, tax it and let everyone reap the rewards. I look forward to entering a cafe here in Canada, as I have in the Netherlands, and asking for the menu and enjoy a consistant product.
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