Public Safety committee  First of all, public safety I don't think is threatened by this bill. The bill is a kind of rubber stamp to what exists. I agree with you; it's pretty simple and straightforward. It doesn't accomplish a lot, but it's okay. It doesn't do more harm. In terms of could we do anythin

Public Safety committee  No, absolutely not. Unfortunately, it's a recurring disease and often relapsing, and so on. The old saying is dope fiends shoot dope, and drunks drink. It's a very hard habit to free oneself of. The problem, Mr. Falk, with this bill is that the very language of it shows a lac

Public Safety committee  No—

Public Safety committee  It's good to see you and thank you, ladies and gentlemen. The Drug Prevention Network of Canada is basically in support of this bill, but we agree with Rebecca and Mr. Sapers that it doesn't really begin to address the important issues. There are two constituents at least involv

Public Safety committee  Yes. Good morning. It's nice to see you again.

Public Safety committee  Let me answer your second question first. I don't run a private treatment centre. I work at a private treatment centre, and I know many of the non-profit treatment centres and I often work with them. That is not a conflict of interest. My interest is in supporting prevention an

Public Safety committee  I don't think they're too onerous. I think there are a couple of minor details that could use some massaging, such as, if someone's going to work at a facility, we have to know that they have been clear of any police activity for 10 years. I think that's too onerous, because ofte

Public Safety committee  Yes, I do. Yes, I've read through it thoroughly. I think it's quite reasonable.

Public Safety committee  You're asking for— Okay?

Public Safety committee  Absolutely. I quoted the legislation. That's why I quoted it. I believe that communities should be consulted. Mr. Falk, you're dealing with a problem here that you may not be aware of. Health authorities and many medical people are extraordinarily arrogant. They will say to go a

Public Safety committee  Honourable members, the Drug Prevention Network of Canada is pleased to support Bill C-2, an act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, known as the respect for communities act. So-called safe injection sites, which are hubs for illegal and anti-social behaviours, wi