Mr. Speaker, if the government decriminalizes marijuana now, people will still be arrested, but there will be far fewer needless arrests and wasteful trials.
Why not use most of that $4 million per year to combat organized crime and addiction?
In the House of Commons on June 13th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Opposition Motion — Decriminalization of Marijuana PossessionBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
NDP
Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet NDP Hochelaga, QC
Mr. Speaker, if the government decriminalizes marijuana now, people will still be arrested, but there will be far fewer needless arrests and wasteful trials.
Why not use most of that $4 million per year to combat organized crime and addiction?
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