Bill C-986 Strike Marijuana (Cannabis) from CDSA Act / C-987 Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Act (open public draft)

Feedback Submission to
Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Secretariat
Address locator 0602E
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Email: cannabis@canada.ca
Questions (from PDF "Toward the Legalization, Regulation and Restriction of Access to
Marijuana Discussion Paper") Answers are written in italics. (some of the answers are still lousy, this
is why i’m calling for help on this, so we can all agree on what the best answers are.  So when you write
to the task force, please share your answers.  Thanks :) ~Sam
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http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthsystemsystemesante/consultations/legalizationmarijuana
legalisation/minimizingharmsminimiserdangerseng.php
o Do you believe that these measures are appropriate to achieve the overarching objectives to
minimize harms, and in particular to protect children and youth?
No.  The measures themselves are overarching. You can buy items much more dangerous in a
convenient store.  Matches, lighters, propane tanks, and Slurpee (which contain lots of sugar).
Remember that no one dies from cannabis!
1. Cannabis does NOT have health costs.  “While it is difficult to directly compare the harms of cannabis,
alcohol and tobacco, harms can be indirectly compared by measuring the social costs connected to each of the
substances (Figure 2).”

http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/cannabisvol5/cannabistobaccoandalcoholuseincanada
2. "In the case of tobacco, the overall objective is to reduce or even eliminate use for all Canadians."
This seems to be an utter LIE.   If Canada wanted to eliminate use of tobacco, then the Tobacco
Act SHOULD NOT have been created!  Have tobacco as a SCHEDULE I substance.  As it
causes THE MOST harm.
3. As Cannabis is FAR less dangerous than Alcohol & Tobacco, then it makes NO sense for there to
be ANY measures.
4. Taxing is still prohibition, it means that it will be a TRILLION dollar industry of government
profits... and the EXPENSE of those who need it!   Cannabis is SAFER than Alcohol and should
NOT have the restrictions on it.  Increase the tax on OIL & Gasoline and THAT will make more
revenue for the government.  As GASOLINE causes more HARM to everyone AROUND THE
WORLD.   TAX the Tar Sands!

Are there other actions which the Government should consider enacting alongside these
measures?
1. Minimum age for legal purchase:
2. Advertising and marketing restrictions to minimize the profile and attractiveness of products:
3. Taxation and pricing:
4. Limits of allowable THC potency in marijuana:
5. Restrictions on marijuana products:
6. Limitations on quantities for personal possession:
7. Limitation on where marijuana can be sold:
Adult Magazines and videos are available, but sensible restrictions are already in place, adults teach
kids about it.  Simply remove it from the CDSA, as a matter of public interest.  The measures do NOT
need to be added.

o What are your views on the minimum age for purchasing and possessing marijuana?

Since Alcohol affects the brain at age 1618, and this is regulated not on the federal level, but a
provincial level, then cannabis should be treated with less restrictions, since it’s safer.  As no one dies
from cannabis.
There is no real need to have a minimum age for purchasing and possessing marijuana.   There should, however, be
simple packaging and signage requirements that recommend to be used for adults.
The reason for this, is that age limits and the decision for what is classified as an 'adult' is really
arbitrary.   Considering that at 16 an individual is allowed to get a driver's licence, to drive a vehicle
capable of killing, there is some assurance that the person driving will be smart enough to handle it.
This is why there is a road test done, where a licence is considered a privilege, and not a right.   Driving
a vehicle can cause death.
Considering that no deaths are caused when consuming cannabis, the only 'danger' is a short term
'high'.   This wears off after a few hours with some food and rest.
In Europe for example, Alcohol is available at grocery stores.   But alcohol has the negative effects of
being a social disturbance.  In Mexico, you can buy alcohol in the grocery store, next to water, Cola and
Fanta.   Because it available, there is no 'you can't have that' signs.
It's natural to want what we can't have.
By removing the temptation, with simply having it available, this removes the social 'need to impress'.
It's not a big deal to have a cellphone.   And it's not known what effects cellphones have on the brain.
However, if there was a legal restriction  on getting a cellphone, say at 16, then those at 13 would be
wanting one.
13 Age minimum for getting a Google account.  This also isn't needed.   However. ..

https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age

"The legal drinking age is the age at which a person can consume or purchase alcoholic beverages. These laws cover
a wide range of issues and behaviors, addressing when and where alcohol can be consumed. The minimum age
alcohol can be legally consumed can be different from the age when it can be purchased in some countries. These
laws vary among different countries and many laws have exemptions or special circumstances. Most laws apply only to
drinking alcohol in public places, with alcohol consumption in the home being mostly unregulated (an exception being
the UK, which has a minimum legal age of five for supervised consumption in private places). Some countries also
have different age limits for different types of alcoholic drinks."
It seems reasonable to equate the consumption of Alcohol with the consumption of Cannabis.
Considering that Cannabis can be served in the form of a beverage such as a juice, or a tea, or a frozen
drink.
When trying to decide on an appropriate age for consumption, it is important to identify the underlying
reason for this.
Is the public in any danger when someone consumes cannabis?   The answer is no. There is more
danger when people are consuming alcohol.
Barbados

"Those aged 10–17 are allowed to consume alcohol provided they are with a parent or guardian."
It seems reasonable to let the parent or guardian decide what is best, regardless of the age.
Education on responsable consuption should be done at the home.   Considering that no deaths are
resulting from consuming cannabis, the risks are very minimal.
A greater risk for kids is an electric train set, as an adult should be present to explain the consept of
electricity.   However, a small volt of electricity would no cause death.... just a shalk... enough that kids
would take notice, and be careful.
Licking a battery top is more dangerous than can cannabis.
Why is there a minimum age for alcohol?
The answer is not directly clear,  in the US there is the Alcohol age Act. Where Canada followed.
In Canada, It's clear that Alcohol is a National Priority,

http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/topics/alcohol/Pages/default.aspx   However, considering the fact that the Harm associated
with Cannabis is really unclear.
Perhaps after cannabis simply is removed from the CDSA, and the provinces set their own regulations, THEN a

national strategy is needed. Since death does not occur when consuming cannabis, the cause for concern seems
rather irrational.
I agree that people even admit to consuming cannabis as recreational... even though it's illegal. But the
harms associated with cannabis does not justify a restriction with age limit.
Perhaps after 10 years of having no federal regulations in place, a proper study can be done to see what
negative effects are shown.
Age for Babysitting
" Not all children are responsible enough by the age of 12 years, for instance, to babysit other children. It
is important to know that there is no age specified by law for babysitting. It is a matter of the parent
determining if a teenager is responsible enough to provide a safe environment for their younger
children."
http://haltoncas.ca/docs/CASBabysittingGuidelines.pdf
At What Age Can a Child be Left Home Alone?
Contrary to most peoples’ perception, there is not specific age at which a child can be left
unattended. The Child and Family Services Act states that parents of children under the age of 16
years, must make “reasonable provisions” for their care. This requires parents to ensure that if they
leave their children at home alone, that they have made appropriate efforts to ensure their
children’s safety. This must go hand in hand with a common sense approach, for instance,
ensuring children have emergency phone numbers, are mature and responsible and are not left for
long periods of time without adult supervision. CAS strongly suggests parents not to leave a child
under the age of ten (10) alone. If the child is under the age of ten (10) and CAS intervenes, the
onus is on the parent to provide reasons and rationale to CAS that their child has not been left in a
potentially harmful situation. In addition, the Criminal Code of Canada includes the offence of
abandoning a child. Everyone who unlawfully abandons or exposes a child who is under the age of
10 years, so that his/her life is or is likely to be endangered, or his/her health is or is likely to be
permanently injured, is guilty of an offence that carries a penalty of imprisonment of not more than
two (2) years.

The Criminal code of Canada copied here for reference.
Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C46)

Abandoning child
218 Every one who unlawfully abandons or exposes a child who is under the age of ten years, so that its
life is or is likely to be endangered or its health is or is likely to be permanently injured,
● (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five
years; or
● (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a
term not exceeding eighteen months.
● R.S., 1985, c. C46, s. 218;
● 2005, c. 32, s. 12.
http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C46/section218.html

Selection Guidelines:
Age should not always be the determining factor. Although the minimum age recommended by
Halton CAS and Halton Community Standards for a babysitter is 12, not every 12 year old or
teenager is mature enough to care for a baby or a child. Take the time to get to know the
prospective babysitter and use your discretion to determine if they seem to have a strong sense of
responsibility to care of your child. Has the sitter taken a babysitting course or First Aid? Courses
are available from Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, Parks and Recreation and the Board of
Education. Reference checks are important. Even if you know the potential babysitter well, do not
hesitate to contact other parents who have used his or her services. Even though the sitter may be
a wonderful neighbour, he or she may not have the skills or maturity to look after children. Older
siblings are not always the best candidates for babysitting a younger child. Some may resent the
expectation placed on them to provide care for the younger child. Parents should ensure that they
are making supervision decisions with their child’s best interest and safety in mind, not for financial
or convenience reasons.

If a child is old enough, at the age of 12 to babysit another HUMAN BEING and has had First Aid Training, what
reasonable grounds are there to restrict the consumption of cannabis?   The child would certainly be old enough to be
able to read the label on the package, and see what effects that cannabis has.    Just like how a child of 12 should
know enough to not give a baby coke.  And the child is old enough to handle an exacto knife, and glass mirror and a
straw.   But RESPONSIBLE to know that both, the drug, and the drink is not healthy option for anyone.
A child of the age of 12 should be old enough to know and understand when coke is put onto a coin (and old penny) in
a small shot glass, to see that when left for a few weeks, the penny will dissolve.

Should the minimum age be consistent across Canada, or is it acceptable that there be variation
amongst provinces and territories?
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s288/sh/94b2138e51584f5c8f6f8da9ca3b1137/15c17456af0679f57f
56a66a8865f756
http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2016/07/healthcanadamarijuanataskforceq4.html
Let the provinces decide.  The reason for letting the provinces decide is because it puts it at the same
level as alcohol.  We (the authors of this document) believe that Cannabis should not be controlled by
the federal government, in anyway.  Selecting the option for a Canadawide minimum age, implies that
there are some regulations to be put in place in the form of a new Act or set or regulations or

amendments to existing Acts or Regulations.  This is something we don’t want.
It is acceptable that there would be variation amongst provinces and territories because it should not be
the federal government's responsibility to restrict and control the production, distribution and
consumption of a plant that is SAFER than Tobacco and Alcohol, and no more dangerous than
tomatoes.
page 17 Questions
o What are your views on the most appropriate production model?
Possible Options
1. Production Model: Experience with both home cultivation and governmentcontrolled
production in the context of relatively small numbers of medical users suggests neither
approach would be in the public interest in the context of the larger numbers of users
expected in a legalized market. Therefore, some form of private sector production with
appropriate government licensing and oversight could allow for safe and secure
production of legal marijuana with adequate choice (both price and strain) for consumers.
2. Good production practices: In general, ingestible products must meet certain quality
standards. In the medical marijuana regime, Health Canada has established product
content and production controls that have proven effective in minimizing risks to clients.
Similarly, safeguards could be put in place to ensure that marijuana is produced and
stored in sanitary and secure conditions. There could be strict security requirements to
minimize the possibility of diversion. Controls could be placed on pesticides that can be
used, and on microbial and chemical contaminants. Marijuana could also be subject to
analytical testing so that those consuming can be reliably advised of its contents,
particularly amounts of THC and CBD.
3. Product packaging and labelling: The way in which products are packaged and labelled
offers an opportunity to minimize the harms of marijuana, particularly for children and
youth. Measures to consider implementing include: childproof packaging to prevent
accidental ingestion by children; and, labels on packages to contain both important
information about the product (e.g., THC and CBD content) as well as appropriate health
warning messages.
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthsystemsystemesante/consultations/legalizationmarijuanalegalisa
tion/systemproductionsystemeeng.php
See http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2016/07/healthcanadamarijuanataskforceq5.html

Neither option. It's actually been proven that home grown cannabis IS actually safe.  The only reason that there
could be problems is that there is a very short supply of professional gardeners and botanical experts to consult.  You
could go to a local garden centre, but they won’t be able to provide advice on how to grow cannabis (because it's
illegal).
If it was simply removed from the CDSA, actual experience would then be known.
Because cannabis does not cause death, there should not be concern about the products.
The question itself is not clear.  Home production should OBVIOUSLY be permitted, as it’s SAFE.  The
only reason that it is currently not safe is BECAUSE it’s illegal.  When it’s legal, then it would be easy to
consult an expert.  Yes, packaging labels are needed, but this is done with the industry itself as best
practices are known.  Not federal government's responsibility. Cannabis is a PLANT a Herb that does no
harm.  Stop pretending that it’s dangerous, it’s already stated that ‘a cannabis overdose is not fatal’ so
WHY is there so much concern?  Far more products are available to children that cause DEATH.

Which production model would best meet consumer demand while ensuring that public health
and safety objectives are achievable?
Allowing farmers to grow it, just like tomatoes. Because cannabis does NOT cause death, there is NO
public health concerns.  Put Cigarettes as a schedule II substance if you want curb cigarette smoking.  ..
increase cigarette taxes, as that’s a great revenue stream, but leave cannabis out of it.

What level and type of regulation is needed for producers?
Experience has shown that the Designated Grower model is successful. Let people grow at home.

o To what extent, if any, should home cultivation be allowed in a legalized system?
http://unschedulecannabis.blogspot.ca/2016/07/healthcanadamarijuanataskforceq8.html
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s288/sh/d592f8be32df428da056ae5f78a91574/7776618bcd620722
7f1d09ad3107de8c
100% home cultivation should be allowed.  Because then quality can be known.  You know what you are
growing.  In a fully legal system, you can call on experts, and perhaps even at Home Depot in the
gardening section, you will be able to ask local experts for advice on how to build a proper lighting and
grow system.

The question is a bias 'if any' because it assumes that the public does not want home cultivation, rather
than simply asking for public input, you are slanting the question to produce an expected result. The
question is clearly a response bias.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_bias
Response bias is a general term for a wide range of cognitive biases that influence the responses of
participants away from an accurate or truthful response. These biases are most prevalent in the types of studies
and research that involve participant selfreport, such as structured interviews or surveys.[1]
Response biases
can have a large impact on the validity of questionnaires or surveys.[1][2]

What, if any, government oversight should be put in place?
None.  There doesn’t need any government oversight put in place.  This is because Cannabis is a
natural plant, that does NOT  cause death.  It is NOT dangerous, and focus should be on actual crime...
nothing todo with cannabis.

o Should a system of licensing or other fees be introduced?
No. No system of licensing or other fees should be introduced, as cannabis is a natural plant that does
no harm.  The only harm is prohibition itself.

o The MMPR set out rigorous requirements over the production, packaging, storage and
distribution of marijuana. Are these types of requirements appropriate for the new system?
No. Requirements for packaging and labeling is done by the industry, it’s NOT radioactive so the
precautions are WAY TOO much.

Are there features that you would add, or remove?
The MMPR should be repealed, and no restrictions needed.

o What role, if any, should existing licensed producers under the MMPR have in the new system
(either in the interim or the longterm)?
None.
Page 19 Questions
o Which distribution model makes the most sense and why?
Personal.
o To what extent is variation across provinces and territories in terms of distribution models

acceptable?
Best practices will be quickly found out.
o Are there other models worthy of consideration?
Spain.
Page 21 Questions
o How should governments approach designing laws that will reduce, eliminate and punish
those who operate outside the boundaries of the new legal system for marijuana?
None.
o What specific tools, training and guidelines will be most effective in supporting enforcement
measures to protect public health and safety, particularly for impaired driving?
Same as alcohol.
o Should consumption of marijuana be allowed in any publiclyaccessible spaces outside the
home? Under what conditions and circumstances?
Yes.  No conditions.
Page 23 Questions
o What factors should the government consider in determining if appropriate access to medically
authorized persons is provided once a system for legal access to marijuana is in place?
None.
Extra Comments
1. Cannabis does NOT have health costs.  “While it is
difficult to directly compare the harms of cannabis,
alcohol and tobacco, harms can be indirectly compared
by measuring the social costs connected to each of the
substances (Figure 2).”
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/cannabisvol5/cannabistobaccoandalcoholuseincanada
2. Cannabis is NOT harmful. “New research failed to link teenage marijuana use to depression,
cancer, and other ailments”
http://www.newsweek.com/chronicmarijuanauseteensnotlinkedlaterissues359975?piano_t=
1

3. A Royal Commission on Cannabis is needed because it is not known exactly WHY cannabis was
put in the CDSA. Apparently it was done so without debate. “That happened in 1923, and if there was
any kind of parliamentary debate, historians have been unable to find a record of it.”
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/marijuanawascriminalizedin1923butwhy1.2630436
“Marijuana has been prohibited in Canada since the 1920s and is listed as a controlled substance
in Schedule II of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). As a result, possession,
production and trafficking of marijuana are illegal. The Marihuana for Medical Purposes
Regulations (MMPR) provide a regime allowing for legal access to marijuana for medical
purposes.
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthsystemsystemesante/consultations/legalizationmarijuanal
egalisation/backgroundcontexteeng.php

BRIEF SUBMISSION
1 August 2016

Independent Submission to the Standing Committee on Health
From Sam Vekemans
Victoria, BC

to
Standing Committee on Health
Sixth Floor, 131 Queen Street
House of Commons
Ottawa ON K1A 0A6

Summary:
Attached is a series of 6 draft Bills, written by Sam Vekemans, using information gathered from the cannabis community.
These call for Direct actions that the Government can make to repeal cannabis prohibition.
Draft Bill C986 Calls for a Royal Commission on Cannabis.
Draft Bill C985 Calls for the Government to decriminalize cannabis, removing it from Section 7(2)(b) of the CDSA.
Draft Bill C986 Calls for the Governor in Council to remove cannabis from the CDSA, as a matter of public interest.
Draft Bill C987 Calls to implement Zerotax status on cannabis (as e190 petition calls for), repealing consequential regulations,
Repeal 462.2 of the Criminal code and Recognize cannabis as a Natural Health Product.
Draft Bill C988 Is essentially a detailed Point of Information document for Members, showing how precautions can be taken with
proper labeling and consumer information, and how Municipalities are regulating marijuanarelated businesses despite
government's hesitancy.
Draft Bill C989 Calls to recognize Cannabis Day as a nonstatutory holiday to recognize the past wrongs done by prohibition.

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HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES DU CANADA

BILL C984

PROJET DE LOI C984

An Act to establish a Royal Commission on
cannabis (marijuana)
Loi instituant une Commission royale sur le
cannabis (marijuana)

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FIRST READING, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 PREMIÈRE LECTURE LE 19 SEPTEMBRE 2016

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MINISTER OF JUSTICE MINISTÈR DE LA JUSTICE

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SUMMARY SOMMAIRE
This enactment establishes a Royal Commission on cannabis
(marijuana).
Le texte établit une Commission royale d'enquête sur le cannabis
(marijuana).

NOT Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:
http://www.parl.gc.ca
NON Disponible sur le site Web du Parlement du Canada à l'adresse suivante :

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2re
session, 42e
législature,


BILL C984

PROJET DE LOI C984

An Act to establish a Royal Commission on cannabis
(marijuana)
Loi instituant une Commission royale sur le cannabis
(marijuana)

R.S., 1996, c.19 L.R. 1996, ch.19
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as
follows:

Sa Majesté, sur l'avis et avec le consentement du Sénat
et de la Chambre des communes du Canada, édicte:

Preamble Préambule

Whereas Cannabis prohibition began with adding
cannabis to the drug schedule on April 23, 1923 without
parliamentary debate;
Whereas the source for this claim can be found on the
Canadian Parliamentary Historical Resources website.
http://parl.canadiana.ca/view/oop.debates_HOC1402_03
/80?r=0&s=3

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Considérant que l'interdiction du cannabis a commencé
avec l'ajout de cannabis à l'horaire de la drogue le 23
Avril, 1923 sans débat parlementaire;
Considérant que la source de cette affirmation peut être
trouvée sur le site Web parlementaire canadien des
ressources historiques.
http://parl.canadiana.ca/view/oop.debates_HOC1402_03
/80?r=0&s=3

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Short Title Titre abrégé

Short title Titre abrégé
1 This Act may be cited as the Royal Commission on
Cannabis Act.

1 Cette loi peut être citée comme la Loi sur
l'interdiction du cannabis abrogation.

Royal Commission on Cannabis
Act
Commission royale sur les Loi sur
le cannabis

2 The Government of Canada shall establish a
Royal Commission on cannabis (marijuana).

1 Le gouvernement du Canada doit établir une
commission royale sur le cannabis (marijuana).

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NOT Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of Commons NON Publié avec l'autorisation du président de la Chambre des communes
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BILL C985

PROJET DE LOI C985

An Act to decriminalize cannabis (marijuana) Loi visant à décriminaliser le cannabis
(marijuana)

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MINISTER OF JUSTICE MINISTÈR DE LA JUSTICE

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SUMMARY SOMMAIRE
This enactment decriminalizes cannabis (marijuana). Le texte dépénalise le cannabis (marijuana).


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session, 42e
législature,


BILL C985

PROJET DE LOI C985

An Act to decriminalize cannabis (marijuana) Loi visant à décriminaliser le cannabis (marijuana)

R.S., 1996, c.19 L.R. 1996, ch.19
follows:

Sa Majesté, sur l'avis et avec le consentement du Sénat et
de la Chambre des communes du Canada, édicte:

1 Subsection 7(2)(b) of the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act is repealed.

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1 Le paragraphe 7 (2) (b) de la Loi réglementant
certaines drogues et autres substances est abrogé.

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EXPLANATORY NOTES NOTES EXPLICATIVES

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres
substances

Clause 1: Existing text of Subsection 7(2)(b): Article 1: Texte de l'article 7 (2) (b):

Punishment Peine
(b) if the subject matter of the offence is cannabis (marijuana), is
guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term
of not more than 14 years, and to a minimum punishment of
(i) imprisonment for a term of six months if the number of plants
produced is less than 201 and more than five, and the production is for
the purpose of trafficking,
(ii) imprisonment for a term of nine months if the number of plants
produced is less than 201 and more than five, the production is for the
purpose of trafficking and any of the factors set out in subsection (3)
apply,
(iii) imprisonment for a term of one year if the number of plants
produced is more than 200 and less than 501,
(iv) imprisonment for a term of 18 months if the number of plants
produced is more than 200 and less than 501 and any of the factors set
out in subsection (3) apply,
(v) imprisonment for a term of two years if the number of plants
produced is more than 500, or
(vi) imprisonment for a term of three years if the number of plants
produced is more than 500 and any of the factors set out in subsection
(3) apply;

NOTE: Section 7(2)(b) is not in the french version of the CDSA

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BILL C986

PROJET DE LOI C986

An Act to strike cannabis (marijuana) from the
the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
(CDSA)
Loi de grève de cannabis (marijuana) de la Loi
réglementant certaines drogues et autres
substances

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MR. TRUDEAU M. TRUDEAU

4210986

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SUMMARY SOMMAIRE
This enactment strikes cannabis (marijuana) from the Controlled Drugs
and Substances Act (CDSA).
Cette grève de la promulgation de la cannabis (marijuana) de la Loi
réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances (LRCDAS).


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2re
session, 42e
législature,


BILL C986

PROJET DE LOI C986

An Act to strike cannabis (marijuana) from the Controlled
Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
Loi de grève cannabis (marijuana) de la Loi réglementant
certaines drogues et autres substances (LRCDAS)

R.S., 1996, c.19 L.R. 1996, ch.19
follows:


1 The Governor in Council (GIC) shall delete or
remove the item in Schedule II, Section 1 of the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as necessary in
the public interest.

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1 Le gouverneur en conseil (GC) doit supprimer
l'élément à l'annexe II, section 1 de la Loi, si
nécessaire dans l'intérêt public.

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2 The GIC shall delete or remove the item in
Schedule VII of the Act as necessary in the public
interest.

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2 Le GIC doit supprimer l'élément à l'annexe VII de
la Loi, si nécessaire dans l'intérêt public.

3 The GIC shall delete or remove the item in
Schedule VIII of the Act as necessary in the public
interest.

3 Le GIC doit supprimer l'élément à l'annexe VIII de
la Loi, si nécessaire dans l'intérêt public.

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substances

Clause 1: Relevant portion of Schedule II, as per Amendments
to Schedules from Section 60:

Article 1: partie pertinente de l'annexe II, selon modification
des annexes de l'article 60:

Schedules Pouvoir
60 The Governor in Council may, by order, amend any of Schedules I
to VIII by adding to them or deleting from them any item or portion
of an item, where the Governor in Council deems the amendment to
be necessary in the public interest.
60 Le gouverneur en conseil peut, par décret, modifier l’une ou
l’autre des annexes I à VIII pour y ajouter ou en supprimer tout ou
partie d’un article dont l’adjonction ou la suppression lui paraît
nécessaire dans l’intérêt public.

1. Cannabis, its preparations and derivatives, including 1. Chanvre indien (Cannabis), ainsi que ses préparations et dérivés,
notamment :

(1) Cannabis resin (1) résine de cannabis
(2) Cannabis (marihuana) (2) cannabis (marihuana)
(3) Cannabidiol (2–[3–methyl–6 (1–methylethenyl)
–2–cyclohexen–1–yl]–5–pentyl–1,3–benzenediol)
(3) cannabidiol ([méthyl–3 (méthyl–1 éthenyl)–6
(cyclohexènyl–1)–2] –2 pentyl–5 benzènediol–1,3)

(4) Cannabinol (3–n–amyl–6,6,9 –trimethyl–6H–dibenzopyran–1–ol) (4) cannabinol (n–amyl–3 hydroxy–1 triméthyl–6,6,9
6H–dibenzopyranne)

(5) and (6) [Repealed, SOR/2015192, s. 1] (5) et (6) [Abrogés, DORS/2015192, art. 1]
(7) Tetrahydrocannabinol
(tetrahydro–6,6,9–trimethyl–3–pentyl–6H–dibenzo[b,d]pyran–1–ol)
(7) tétrahydrocannabinol (tétrahydro hydroxy–1 triméthyl–6,6,9
pentyl–3 6H–dibenzo[b,d]pyranne)

(7.1) [Repealed, SOR/2015192, s. 1]
but not including
(7.1) [Abrogé, DORS/2015192, art. 1]
mais non compris :

(8) Non–viable Cannabis seed, with the exception of its derivatives (8) graines de cannabis stériles — à l’exception des dérivés de ces
graines

(9) Mature Cannabis stalks that do not include leaves, flowers, seeds
or branches; and fiber derived from such stalks
(9) tige de cannabis mature — à l’exception des branches, des
feuilles, des fleurs et des graines — ainsi que les fibres obtenues de
cette tige

Clause 2: Existing text of Schedule VII: Article 2: Texte de l'annexe VII existante:

SCHEDULE VII (Sections 5 and 60)
Substance Amount
1. Cannabis resin 3 kg
2. Cannabis (marihuana) 3 kg

ANNEXE VII (articles 5 et 60)
Substance Montant
1. La résine de cannabis 3 kg
2. Cannabis (marihuana) 3 kg

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Clause 3:  Existing text of Schedule VIII: Article 3:  Texte de l'annexe VIII existante:

SCHEDULE VIII (Sections 4 and 60)
Substance Amount
1. Cannabis resin 1 g
2. Cannabis (marihuana) 30 g

ANNEXE VIII (articles 4 et 60)
Substance Montant
1. La résine de cannabis 1 g
2. Cannabis (marihuana) 30 g

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BILL C987

PROJET DE LOI C987

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act, make a consequential
amendment to the Criminal Code and make
consequential amendments to Other Acts
Loi modifiant la Loi réglementant certaines
drogues et autres substances, apportant une
modification corrélative au Code criminel et
apportant des modifications corrélatives à
d'autres lois

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PARLIAMENTARIAN DEPUTE

9870987

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SUMMARY SOMMAIRE
This enactment amends the Excise Tax Act, Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act, makes a consequential amendment to the Criminal
Code, Food and Drugs Act and makes consequential amendments to
Other Acts;
Le texte modifie la Loi sur la taxe d'accise, réglementant certaines
drogues et autres substances, apporte une modification corrélative au
Code criminel, la Loi sur les aliments et drogues et apporte des
modifications corrélatives à d'autres lois;

(a) Implement zero tax status on medical cannabis.

(a) Mettre en œuvre zéro statut fiscal sur le cannabis médical.
(b) Repeal the consequential cannabis regulations made under (b) Abroger les règlements corrélatives apportées vertu de la
the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances; et

(c) Repeal Section 462.2 of the Criminal Code, which bans (c) Abroger l'article 462.2 du Code criminel, qui interdit les
literature and harm reduction devices like waterpipes and appareils de la littérature et de réduction des méfaits,
vaporizers. comme les conduites d'eau et les vaporisateurs.

(d) Recognize Cannabis as a Natural Health Product under the (d) Reconnaître le cannabis comme un produit de santé naturel
Natural Health Products Regulations (Food and Drug Act). en vertu du Règlement sur les aliments et drogues.


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session, 42e
législature,


BILL C987

PROJET DE LOI C987

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances
Act, make a consequential amendment to the Criminal
Code and make consequential amendments to Other Acts
Loi modifiant la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et
autres substances, apportant une modification corrélative
au Code criminel et apportant des modifications
corrélatives à d'autres lois

follows:



1 This Act may be cited as the End Cannabis Prohibition
Act.

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1 Cette loi peut être citée comme la Loi sur l'interdiction
du cannabis abrogation.

Consequential Amendments Modifications Corrélatives

R.S.C., 1985, c. E15 L.R.C. (1985), ch. E15
Excise Tax Act Loi sur la taxe d’accise


2 Schedule VI, Part I, Section 2(e) is amended by
adding the following after section 2(e)(x):

2 Annexe VI, partie I, Section 2 (e) est modifié par
adjonction, après l'article 2 (e) (x):

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(xi) Cannabis (xi) Cannabis

3 Schedule VI, Part IV, Section 3.1 is repealed.

3 Annexe VI, partie IV, Section 3.1 est abrogé.

4 Schedule VI, Part X, Schedule VII, Section 12 is
repealed.

10 4 Annexe VI, partie X, annexe VII, article 12 est
abrogé.

10
R.S.C., 1985, c. F27 L.R.C. (1985), ch. F27
Food and Drugs Act Loi sur les aliments et drogues


5 The consequential regulation Marihuana
Exemption (Food and Drugs Act) Regulations is
repealed.

5 Le règlement d'exemption de marihuana en
conséquence (Loi sur les aliments et drogues)
Règlement est abrogé.

9870987
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Loi modifiant la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances et apportant une
modification corrélative au Code criminel (abrogation de l'interdiction du cannabis)

Sections 68 Articles 68
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R.S., 1996, c.19 L.R. 1996, ch.19
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Loi réglementant certaines drogues et
autres substances

6 The consequential cannabis regulations made under
the Act, that were subject of Schedule II, VII and VIII
shall be repealed.
6 Les règlements de cannabis consécutifs en vertu de
la Loi, qui faisaient l'objet de l'annexe II, VII et VIII
sont abrogés.

(1) The Industrial Hemp Regulations is repealed. (1) Le Règlement sur le chanvre industriel est abrogé.
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(2) The Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations
is repealed
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(2) La marihuana à des fins médicales Règlement est
abrogé.

(3) Item 17 of the Schedule in the Narcotic Control
Regulations is repealed.
(3) Point 17 de l'annexe au Règlement sur les
stupéfiants est abrogé.

R.S., 1985, c. C46 L.R., 1985, c. C46
Criminal Code Code Criminel

7 Section 462.2 of the Criminal Code is repealed. 7 L'article 462.2 de la Loi est abrogé.

10
SOR/2003196 DORS/2003196
Natural Health Products
Regulations (Food and Drugs Act)

Règlement sur les produits de
santé naturels (Loi sur les aliments
et drogues)

8 Cannabis is already included by virtue of natural
law, in the substance of Item 1, Schedule 1.
10 8 Le cannabis est déjà inclus en vertu de la loi
naturelle, dans la substance de l'article 1 de l'annexe
1.

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Clause 1: New. Article 1: Nuauvu

Excise Tax Act

Loi sur la taxe d’accise

Clause 2: New. Article 2: Nuauvu

Clause 3: Existing text of section 3.1 Article 3: Texte de l'article 3.1

3.1 A supply of grain or seeds, or of mature stalks having no leaves,
flowers, seeds or branches, of hemp plants of the genera Cannabis, if
(a) in the case of grain or seeds, they are not further processed than
sterilized or treated for seeding purposes and are not packaged,
prepared or sold for use as feed for wild birds or as pet food;
(b) in the case of viable grain or seeds, they are included in the
definition industrial hemp in section 1 of the Industrial Hemp
Regulations made under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
and
3.1 La fourniture de graines ou de semences, ou de tiges matures sans
feuilles, fleurs, graines ou branches, de plantes de chanvre du genre
Cannabis, si
(a) La fourniture de graines ou de semences, ou de tiges matures sans
Cannabis, si
(b) dans le cas de grains ou de semences viables, ils sont inclus dans
la définition du chanvre industriel à l'article 1 du Règlement sur le
chanvre industriel pris en vertu de la Loi réglementant certaines
drogues et autres substances; et

(c) the supply is made in accordance with that Act, if applicable. (c) la fourniture est effectuée conformément à cette loi, le cas échéant.
Clause 4: Existing text of section 12

Article 4: Texte de l'article 12

12 Imported grain or seeds, or imported mature stalks having no
leaves, flowers, seeds or branches, of hemp plants of the genera
Cannabis, if
12 Imported graines ou de semences, ou importées tiges matures sans
Cannabis, si

(a) in the case of grain or seeds, they are not further processed than
sterilized or treated for seeding purposes and are not packaged,
prepared or sold for use as feed for wild birds or as pet food;
(a) dans le cas de graines ou de semences, elles ne sont pas traitées
audelà stérilisés ou traités à des fins d'ensemencement et ne sont pas
emballés, préparés ou vendus pour être utilisés comme aliments pour
les oiseaux sauvages ou comme aliments pour animaux de compagnie;

(b) in the case of viable grain or seeds, they are included in the
definition industrial hemp in section 1 of the Industrial Hemp
Regulations made under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
and
(b) dans le cas de grains ou de semences viables, ils sont inclus dans
la définition du chanvre industriel à l'article 1 du Règlement sur le
chanvre industriel pris en vertu de la Loi réglementant certaines
drogues et autres substances; et

(c) the importation is in accordance with that Act, if applicable. (c) l'importation est en conformité avec cette loi, le cas échéant.

Food and Drugs Act

LOI SUR LES ALIMENTS ET DROGUES

Clause 5: Existing regulations Article 5: Les règlements existants

Marihuana Exemption (Food and Drugs Act) Regulations
(SOR/2013120)
Règlement d’exemption de la marihuana (Loi sur les aliments et
drogues) (DORS/2013120)

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substances

Clause 6: Existing regulations Article 6: Les règlements existants
Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations
(SOR/2000217)
Benzodiazépines et autres substances ciblées, Règlement sur les
(DORS/2000217)

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Police Enforcement)
Regulations (SOR/97234)
Exécution policière de la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et
autres substances, Règlement sur l’ (DORS/97234)

Narcotic Control Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1041) Stupéfiants, Règlement sur les (C.R.C., ch. 1041)
New Classes of Practitioners Regulations (SOR/2012230) New Classes of Practitioners Regulations (SOR/2012230)
Precursor Control Regulations (SOR/2002359) Precursor Control Regulations (SOR/2002359)
Precursors and Controlled Substances from the Application of the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Regulations Exempting
Certain (SOR/97229)
Substances désignées et des précurseurs à l’application de la Loi
réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances, Règlement
soustrayant des (DORS/97229)

Qualifications for Designations as Analysts Regulations
(SOR/98594)
Qualifications for Designations as Analysts Regulations
(SOR/98594)

Criminal Code Code criminel
Clause 7:  Existing text of Section 462.2: Clause 7:  texte de l'article 462.2 existant:

Offence Infraction
462.2 Every one who knowingly imports into Canada, exports from
Canada, manufactures, promotes or sells instruments or literature
for illicit drug use is guilty of an offence and liable on summary
conviction
462.2 Quiconque, sciemment, importe au Canada, exporte du
Canada, fabrique ou vend de la documentation ou des instruments
pour l’utilisation de drogues illicites, ou en fait la promotion, est
coupable d’une infraction et passible, sur déclaration de culpabilité
par procédure sommaire :

(a) for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand
dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or
to both; or
a) pour une première infraction, d’une amende maximale de cent
mille dollars et d’un emprisonnement maximal de six mois, ou de
l’une de ces peines;

(b) for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding three
hundred thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding one year or to both.

b) en cas de récidive, d’une amende maximale de trois cent mille
dollars et d’un emprisonnement maximal d’un an, ou de l’une de
ces peines.

Natural Health Products Regulations (Food and
Drugs Act)

Règlement sur les produits de santé naturels
(Loi Sur Les Aliments et Drogues)

Clause 8: Relevant portion of Schedule 1: Article 8: partie pertinente de l'annexe 1:

Included Natural Health Product Substances Substances produits de santé naturels inclus
Item   Substances
1 A plant or a plant material, an alga, a bacterium, a fungus or a
nonhuman animal material
Article Substances
1      Plante ou matière végétale, algue, bactérie, champignon ou
matière animale autre qu’une matière provenant de l’humain

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PROJET DE LOI S988

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition Loi abrogeant l'interdiction du cannabis

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PARLIAMENTARIAN DEPUTE

9870988

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SUMMARY SOMMAIRE
The Supreme Court of Canada recognizes that ‘Everyone has the right
to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived
thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice’.
By repealing cannabis prohibition, we recognize this right. (Section 7 of
the Charter). Therefore;

La Cour suprême du Canada reconnaît que «Toute personne a droit à
la vie, à la liberté et à la sécurité de la personne et le droit de ne pas
être dérivé de celuici, sauf en conformité avec les principes de justice
fondamentale». En supprimant le cannabis de la liste des drogues,
nous reconnaissons ce droit. (Article 7 de la Charte). Donc;

This enactment repeals the prohibition of cannabis to;

Le texte abrogé l'interdiction du cannabis;
(a) Repeal the prohibition on possession and personal (a) Abroger l'interdiction de la possession et la culture
cultivation of cannabis;

personnelle de cannabis;
(b) Respect the recent Allard decision, to permit patients or their (b) Permettrepatients ou de leur producteur désigné pour
designated grower to provide medical cannabis as recommended by a
physician; and

fournir le cannabis médical, tel que recommandé par un médecin; et
(c) End police raids against community medical cannabis (c) Cesser immédiatement les descentes de polices à l'endroit
dispensaries, and enable their municipal regulation, as per the position
of the Union of BC Municipalities;
des dispensaires de cannabis médical dans les communautés et
établier une réglementation municipale, selon la position de L'Union of
BC municipalities.;

(d) Allow farmers to harvest and sell the cannabinoidrich resin (d) Permettent aux agriculteurs de récolter et de vendre la
from their plants, as per the recent resolution of the Canadian Hemp
Trade Alliance;
résine de cannabinoïde riches de leurs usines, selon la récente
résolution de l'Alliance canadienne du commerce de chanvre;

(e) For those convicted for a cannabis offence under the (e) Pour ceux qui sont condamnés pour une infraction liée au
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, on a casebycase basis:
Grant a free pardon and amnesty for past offences, expunge criminal
records and release all prisoners currently serving time; and
cannabis en vertu de la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres
substances, sur une base au cas par cas: accorder un pardon complet
et l'amnistie pour des infractions passées, effacer le casier judiciaire et
libérer tous les prisonniers purgeant actuellement; et

(f) Permit Provinces, Territories and First Nations to decide how (f) Provinces de permis, les territoires et les Premières nations
they want to tax, regulate and distribute cannabis as needed. de décider comment ils veulent taxer, de réglementer et de distribuer
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session, 42e
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BILL C988

PROJET DE LOI C988

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition.   Loi abrogeant l'interdiction du cannabis.

follows:



1 This Act may be cited as the Repeal Cannabis
Prohibition Act.

5
1 Cette loi peut être citée comme la Loi sur l'interdiction
du cannabis abrogation.

Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Abrogation la Prohibition du
Cannabis

Repeal Cannabis Prohibition Abrogation la Prohibition du Cannabis
2 The prohibition of possession and personal cultivation
of cannabis shall be immediately repealed.
2 L'interdiction de la possession et la culture personnelle
de cannabis doit être immédiatement abrogé.

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End to Arrests Fin aux Arrestations


End to Arrests Fin aux Arrestations
3 Arrests for simple possession and for private
cultivation of cannabis plants shall be ended
immediately.

3 Les arrestations pour possession simple et pour la
culture de plants de cannabis doivent être terminés
immédiatement.

Education Éducation


Education Éducation
4 Allow educators to take responsibility for teaching
drug education for an overall comprehensive
understanding by:
10 4 Permettre aux éducateurs d'assumer la responsabilité
pour l'enseignement de l'éducation de la drogue pour une
compréhension globale globale par:
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(1) engaging in reflective practice in preparing for
delivering lessons about drugs from wellness and health
perspective using evidence and science,

(1) se livrer à la pratique réflexive dans la préparation de
dispenser des cours sur les médicaments de la perspective
de bienêtre et de la santé à l'aide de preuves et de la
science,

(2) collaborating with physical and mental health care
providers as well as community service workers, and

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(2) la collaboration avec les fournisseurs physiques et
mentales santé ainsi que les travailleurs de services
communautaires, et
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(3) better equipping youth to understand the true history
of cannabis
(2) équipant mieux les jeunes à comprendre la véritable
histoire du cannabis

Understanding Cannabis Comprendre Cannabis
(4) Cannabis Sativa The plant is Taller, less dense &
leaves are longer & more narrow. Helps with alertness, is
uplifting & euphoric, creativity and increased energy.
Provides a head high. Better suited for daytime use.

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(4) Cannabis Sativa La plante est Taller, moins dense et
les feuilles sont plus longues et plus étroites. Aide à la
vigilance, est édifiante et euphorique, la créativité et
l'énergie accrue. Fournit une grande tête. Mieux adapté à
une utilisation diurne.
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(5) Cannabis Indica Shorter bushier plant, the leaves
are shorter and wider. Gives a head high for deep
relaxation, appetite stimulant, sleep aid, pain relief, better
suited for nighttime.

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(5) Cannabis Indica Shorter plante touffue, les feuilles
sont plus courtes et plus larges. Donne un haut de la tête
pour une détente profonde, stimulant de l'appétit, aide au
sommeil, soulagement de la douleur, mieux adapté pour
la nuit.
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(6) Cannabis Hemp (Industrial Hemp) is a variety of
the Sativa plant (however, as it's purpose of for industrial
use, the psychoactive effects does not matter. This has
lower THC and higher CBD. (only because of
government restriction)

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(6) Cannabis Chanvre (chanvre industriel) . Est une
variété de l'usine de Sativa (cependant, comme son but
d'un usage industriel, les effets psychoactifs n'a pas
d'importance ce qui a THC inférieur et CBD supérieur
(seulement en raison de la restriction du gouvernement).

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Private Growing Culture Privé

Private Growing Culture Privé
5(1) Private growing akin to normal municipal
regulations for growing garden plants at home shall
immediately be permitted.

5(1) La peau de plus en plus privé aux règlements
municipaux normaux pour la culture des plantes de jardin
à la maison est immédiatement autorisée.

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Indoor Growing Growing personnelles
(2) Growing cannabis indoors under lights shall be
subject to municipal bylaws if it is a complex, multilight
system.

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(2) Culture du cannabis en intérieur sous des lumières est
soumise aux règlements municipaux si elle est un
système complexe, multilumière.

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Outdoor Growing Culture Extérieure
(3) Growing cannabis plants on your porch or in your
backyard shall not be subject to any special rules or
restrictions.

(3) Mais la culture de plantes de cannabis sur votre
véranda ou dans votre arrièrecour ne devrait pas être
soumis à des règles ou des restrictions spéciales.

All Forms of Cannabis Toutes les formes de Cannabis
(4) Respect the Smith decision and allow all forms of
nondried cannabis.

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(4) Respecter la décision Smith et permettre à toutes les
formes de cannabis non séchées.

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Designated Grower Producteur Désigné
6(1) Patients or their designated grower to shall provide
medical cannabis as recommended by a physician.

6(1) Les patients ou de leur producteur désigné à
fournissent le cannabis médical tel que recommandé par
un médecin.

(2) Respect the Hitzig, Beren and Sfetkopolous decision
and allowing designated producers to service unlimited
patients.

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(2) Respecter la décision Hitzig, Beren et Sfetkopoulos
et permettant aux producteurs désignés au service des
patients illimités.

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Large scale producers Les grands producteurs d'échelle
(3) Continue the MMPR for large scale producers who
are not specifically designated by patients.
(3) Poursuivre le MMPR pour grands producteurs qui ne
sont pas spécifiquement désignés par les patients.

Office of Medical Cannabis Bureau du cannabis médical
(4) Immediately make provision through the Office of
Medical Cannabis for the following:
(4) Font suite disposition par le Bureau du cannabis
médical pour les éléments suivants:

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(a) To enable any former ATP (Authorised to
Possess) holders under the MMAR (Medical
Marihuana Access Regulations) whose possession
permits in that regard expired before March 21, 2014 ,
having obtained a section 53 Narcotic Control
regulation authorization from their Healthcare
practitioner, to file that authorization with the Office
of Medical Cannabis as proof of their lawful
possession a per the decision of Mr. Justice Phelan in
Allard; (2016 FC 236 Allard v. Canada Feb 24, 2016)
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(a) Pour permettre à tout ancien ATP (autorisé de
possession) titulaires en vertu du RAMM (Règlement
sur l'accès médical à la marihuana) dont le permis de
possession à cet égard expiré avant le 21 Mars 2014,
après avoir obtenu une section 53 stupéfiants
autorisation de régulation de leur médecin de soins de
santé, de déposer que autorisation avec le Bureau du
cannabis médical comme preuve de leur possession
légale, conformément à la décision du juge Phelan
dans Allard; (2016 FC 236 Allard c. Canada 24
février 2016)

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(b) To declare that the former ATP holders whose
permits expired prior to March 21, 2014, and who
have obtained a valid section 53 Narcotic Control
regulation authorization from their Healthcare
practitioner and continue to have a valid existing PPL
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(b) Pour déclarer que les anciens titulaires ATP dont
le permis expiré avant le 21 Mars 2014, et qui ont
obtenu une section 53 stupéfiants autorisation
réglementaire valable à partir du praticien des soins
de santé et continuent d'avoir une PPL existantes

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(Personal Production Licence) or DGL (Designated
Grower Licence) under the MMAR as of September
30, 2013, are considered to both be valid under the
terms of the injunction and able to continue to
produce and possess their medicine;
25 valides (licence de production personnelle) ou DGL
(désignée Grower licence) dans le cadre du MMPR au
30 Septembre 2013, sont considérés à la fois être
valide selon les termes de l'injonction et en mesure de
continuer à produire et à posséder leur médecine;

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(c) To require the Office of Medical Cannabis to
make provision in a corresponding database to the
current frozen SAM (Security Accounts Manager)
database, a process whereby patients medically
approved under the MMAR are enabled to change
their production sites by the filing of an appropriate
change of address with the office, together with a
declaration of intended compliance with all local
government bylaws at the new location and the
subsequent filing of proof thereof with the Office of
Medical Cannabis.
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(c) Pour exiger l'Office du cannabis médical de
prévoir, dans une base de données correspondant à la
base de données SAM congelé actuelle, un processus
par lequel les patients médicalement approuvés au
titre du MMPR sont permis de modifier leurs sites de
production par le dépôt d'une modification appropriée
des adresses avec le bureau, avec une déclaration de
conformité avec tous les règlements destinés
gouvernementales locales au nouvel emplacement et
le dépôt ultérieur de la preuve de celleci avec le
Bureau du cannabis médical.

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(d) To seek amendments to the MMPR and NCR
(Narcotic Control Regulations) with respect to 'dried
cannabis marihuana" consistent with the decision in R
v. Smith SCC (2015 SCC 34) with respect to the
MMAR;

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(d) Pour demander des modifications à la MMPR et
NCR (Règlement sur les stupéfiants) par rapport à
«séché cannabis marihuana" conforme à la décision
R. c Smith SCC (2015 CSC 34) par rapport à la
RAMM.

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(e) To amend the MMPR 150 gm possession limit
and restore the MMAR "up to 30 day supply" limit in
all circumstances, unless authorized in writing by a
healthcare practitioner to exceed that amount in
certain circumstances.

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(e) à modifier la limite de possession MMPR 150 g et
restaurer le RAMM "jusqu'à 30 jours
d'approvisionnement" limite en toutes circonstances,
sauf autorisation par écrit par un professionnel de la
santé de dépasser ce montant dans certaines
circonstances.

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Dispensary Regulations Règlement Dispensary

Access Points Points d'accès
7 (1) Allow dispensaries to be the access points for either
LP (Licenced Producers) cannabis or cannabis produced
by DPPLs (Designated Personal Production Licence).

7 (1) Permettre aux dispensaires d'être les points d'accès
pour soit LP (producteurs autorisés) du cannabis ou du
cannabis produit par PDD (de licence de production
personnelle désignée).

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Policing of Cannabis related businesses Dispensaries
(2) Police raids against community medical cannabis
dispensaries shall immediately cease.

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(2) Les descentes de police contre les dispensaires de
cannabis médical communauté doit immédiatement
cesser.

(i) Police are to set policing priorities where offences
relating to the CDSA (during existing prohibition in
2016) at the lowest level in relation to other offences.

(i) La police est d'établir des priorités de police où les
infractions relatives à la CDSA (pendant la prohibition
existante en 2016) au niveau le plus bas par rapport à
d'autres infractions.

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Municipal Authority Autorité municipale
(3) Regulations of dispensaries shall be governed under
the municipal authority with bylaws amended based on
best practices from Vancouver, Port Alberni and
Victoria, BC. (the following are recommendations, not
regulations & based on the existing prohibition in 2016)

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(3) Règlement de dispensaires sont régies sous l'autorité
municipale aux règlements modifiés basés sur les
meilleures pratiques de Vancouver et de Victoria, en
ColombieBritannique. (Les recommandations suivantes
sont, non pas les règlements in 2016)

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Vancouver, BC Regulations for medical
marijuanarelated businesses
Vancouver, BC Règlement pour les entreprises
liées à la marijuana médicale

Key points of the regulations (adopted June 24, 2015) (25
page document)
Medical marijuanarelated businesses are only allowed to
operate:
1. In commercial zones
2. At least 300 m from:
○ Schools*
○ Community centers*
○ Neighbourhood houses*

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Les points clés de la réglementation (adopté le 24 Juin,
2015) (25) la page de document
entreprises liées à la marijuana médicale ne sont autorisés
à utiliser :
1. Dans les zones commerciales
2. Au moins 300 m:
○ Écoles*
○ Les centres communautaires*
○ maisons de quartier*

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