Health committee  One of the key points to hit upon is that buying any substance in an illicit manner is a huge risk because you're not getting it from a regulated source like a pharmacist, or whatever. Wherever that product may come from, wherever it may be cultivated or made, there is a huge ris

Health committee  D.A.R.E. still does exist. It is one of many different proactive programs that we do utilize within the RCMP. There has actually been a recent evaluation out of Penn State, around the “keepin’ it REAL” curriculum to provide evidence toward it working more effectively and having i

Health committee  D.A.R.E. is one brick that is built up in the foundation of resiliency for kids to make informed decisions. As we've all talked about here, education is such a key factor for anyone to seek out. Looking at other agencies, other partners, be they community based, be they provincia

Health committee  That's a very broad question. As mentioned, if it's a minor, then it's going to be by illegal means. I know in every province either 18 or 19 is the age to be able to purchase, let alone consume.

Health committee  That could definitely be some of those avenues, yes.

Health committee  I'm not arguing with you.

Health committee  Looking at what this whole committee is about, and I can't speak for Health Canada, but there's definitely the involvement of a whole-of approach, where all should be involved in this, especially when we're looking at our youth. After all, it goes back to one adage, that to hav

Health committee  Yes, the aboriginal shield program. The wonderful thing about that program is that it's community specific and appropriate to deal with whatever the issues are in that community. The community takes ownership and is a driving partner towards dealing with whatever the issues are w

Health committee  First of all, I work in federal policing public engagement. One of the main focuses that we have is to look at prevention, especially compared to the medical industry. Prevention is worth so much more than doing any sort of reaction. However, when dealing with anything that's in