Supply   across, marijuana goes south and heroin and cocaine come north. Seventy-eight million dollars would not even touch that area because we have a maximum of six RCMP officers, and one is an administrator, working on it. It is just not enough. The minister talked about proceeds from

Supply  . There are differences in each province, each region. I also think that, so far, police forces have helped each other out. We saw this in Quebec with the marijuana raids. RCMP and Sûreté officers have worked together to eradicate marijuana. This co-operation is of several years' standing and should

Supply  —Bagot is one, because he dared to criticize the growing of marijuana among corn plants, a practice going on in his riding, and to defend the farmers in his riding. He strongly criticized unacceptable activities and received death threats. I was looking at statistics before coming

Canadian Institutes Of Health Research Act   in research could accomplish. I introduced a private member's motion to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. We are still waiting for money from Ottawa to start clinical trials in phase III, which would allow us to go ahead with it, thereby allowing patients to take

Justice  . The attack took place in a courtroom during divorce proceedings. The sentence shocked people at women's shelters. A 24 year old was handed a 21 month conditional sentence for marijuana and cocaine trafficking. He lied at the trial and had three prior convictions. A pedophile received

Contraventions Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-266, an act to amend the Contraventions Act and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (marijuana). Mr. Speaker, this is the last bill which I will be introducing today. It deals with the simple possession of marijuana. Essentially the bill

Health  Mr. Speaker, last June the Minister of Health tabled an announcement regarding the medical use of marijuana in a Health Canada document on the medical use of marijuana. The minister, under section 56 of the act, exempted two persons. Can the Parliamentary Secretary

Health  Mr. Speaker, the actions of this government have shown it to be taking a humanitarian approach to people who are suffering and believe the use of marijuana would help them. On October 6, the minister granted 14 exemptions under section 56 bringing the total to 16

Organized Crime  Mr. Speaker, in light of the threats made by organized crime against Quebec farmers, their families, and even my colleague, the member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, regarding the illegal growing of marijuana, would the Minister of Justice not have been better advised to table

United Nations Human Rights Committee   Washington is experiencing a marked increase in the smuggling of BC Bud, an especially potent strain of marijuana. He also stated: The INS and other intelligence reports indicate that terrorist groups locate in Canada in part because of Canada's liberal visa and asylum (refugee) laws

Therapeutic Use Of Marijuana  Mr. Speaker, as of yesterday, two individuals may now grow and smoke marijuana for therapeutic use without infringing the Canadian Criminal Code. Two weeks ago, 87% of members voted in favour of motion M-381, which I introduced here in the House of Commons. This historic vote

Marijuana  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to an order of the House made May 25, 1999, I have the honour to table copies of a document entitled “Research Plan for the Use of Marijuana for Medical Purposes: A Status Report”.

Health  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Health. Back in March the member for London West asked the minister if he was supportive of approving the medical use of marijuana. The minister committed to clinical trials of marijuana, access to a safe supply and guidelines

Health  Mr. Speaker, why does this somehow seem such a happier, such a saner place? I am happy to tell the House this afternoon that a little later today I will table the government's research plan for the medical use of marijuana. I am also happy to say that I will be exercising my

Correctional Service Canada  Mr. Speaker, according to access to information requests, over 1,300 federal prisoners use crack or cocaine while in prison, virtually every day. Another 1,300 while in prison every day use heroin and another 5,400 use marijuana on a daily basis. The government purports to have