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R. v. Malmo-Levine; R. v. Caine |
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R. v. Clay |
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Illicit IV Drugs: A Public Health Approach |
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Note: (2) |
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The origins of cannabis prohibition in Canada |
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January 2003: The links between drug prohibition and illegal firearms |
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Nearly one out of six Members of the European Parliament ( MEPs ) are now calling for an end to drug prohibition and the revision of United Nations ( UN ) treaties that block the way |
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Police violence in drug law enforcement? (2) |
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To see report, click here (2) |
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Is US "drug czar" threatening Canada over Canadian Senate proposals to legalize cannabis? |
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the report calls for cannabis to be legalized and regulated, and for criminal records of those convicted of cannabis possession in the past to be erased. |
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Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) releases its 2002 Annual Report on Organized Crime in Canada (2) |
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This year's report states that illicit drugs continue to be the major source of income for organized crime groups. And again, as with past reports, this year's report fails to acknowledge that the drug trade is profitable for criminals only because our laws prohibiting drugs create a lucrative black market in them. (2) |
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A British Columbia Supreme Court justice has called the illegal activities of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Canada in a 1999 investigation "blatant acts in disregard of Canadian sovereign values and law," and "so egregious as to const**ute an abuse of process." As a result, the judge stayed an application by the US government to have a suspect in Canada committed for extradition to the United States. |
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CBC Radio Cross-Country Checkup program -- "Should Canada loosen its marijuana laws? |
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employment drug testing |
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European countries are starting to realise that a policy of retribution against drug addicts is both immoral and stupid |
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RCMP releases its report, Drug Situation in Canada — 2001 |
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For a criticism of this analysis of the links between drug use and terrorism, click here |
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May 13, 2002: Global Television network report claims that US government is threatening Canada with trade sanctions if Canada reforms its drug laws. For full story, click here. To see the video of the news report, click here. (2) |
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Corruption (3) |
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discussion paper on cannabis |
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What this added police power in relation to drug offences has in most cases to do with catching terrorists is a mystery. |
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ma*** prescription of heroin to addicts |
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Supreme Court of Canada drug case places limits in on strip searches: |
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Auditor General of Canada releases report on the federal government's role in dealing with illicit drugs: (2) |
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[Note that report completely overlooks the role and cost of drug prohibition.] (2) |
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Federal Health Minister Allan Rock announces support for safe injection sites across Canada: (2) |
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Terrorism and Drug Prohibition |
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Health Canada issues response (almost two years later) to November 1999 report of Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network on Injection Drug Use and HIV/AIDS: Legal and Ethical Issues. |
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
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reform of cannabis laws |
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Canadian social and economic think-tank, The Fraser Inst**ute, issues policy papers calling drug prohibition a complete failure. |
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Safe injection sites. (2) |
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Canadian Medical a***ociation Journal (2) |
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Organized crime and drugs in Canada |
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"Drug smuggling and trafficking remain the major source of criminal profit for many crime groups . . .". |
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medical marijuana regulations |
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Britain's internationally respected The Economistmagazine does survey on illegal drugs |
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Cannabis (5) |
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Federal Minister of Justice (2) |
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Federal Conservative Party Leader (2) |
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growing support for legalizing cannabis |
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All five parties in Canada’s House of Commons agree to establish a committee to |
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study issues relating to currently illegal drugs. |
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Canadian Medical a***ociation Journal calls for cannabis to be decriminalized (2) |
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May 3, 2001 |
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March 2001: European study of teenage drug use suggests that the war on drugs may increase, not decrease, teen drug use, or that it may have no impact at all. |
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Jim Wakeford |
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February 2001 |
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Police and government corruption related to drug prohibition |
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Cannabis: Belgium (2) |
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Cannabis -- USA (2) |
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Safe Injection Sites |
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Medicinal marijuana |
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most small amounts of marijuana have been decriminalized and should be |
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mandatory sentences for drug use should be re examined |
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prescribing drugs for addicts |
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safe-injection sites |
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drug courts (2) |
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Safe-injection sites for drug users and providing free heroin for hard-core addicts |
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The National a***ociation of Criminal Defense Lawyers' (NACDL) board of directors unanimously approved a resolution on November 4th calling for the end of the war on drugs. (2) |
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Colombian parliamentary officials call for drugs to be legalized (2) |
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in Ottawa (2) |
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Medical marijuana |
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July 31, 2000: Medical marijuana: |
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The unanimous Court of Appeal confirmed the trial judge's decision to stay the charges against Parker. |
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However, that declaration of invalidity is suspended for a year. |
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June 9, 2000 (2) |
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May 15, 2000 |
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about two-thirds of Canadians say possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use should be a non-criminal offence |
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Over 90% favour legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. |
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U.S. Department of State report on Canada |
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Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 1999 (2) |
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"concurs with similar calls from many other expert stakeholders who believe that control of cannabis possession for personal use should be removed from the realm of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the criminal law/criminal justice system." |
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May 12, 2000:Extradition -- Renee Boje -- |
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update: |
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To see the affidavit filed with the Minister by Eugene Oscapella, one of the Foundation's founding members, in support of Ms. Boje, click here. |
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RCMP publishes report, Drug Situation in Canada (1999) (2) |
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and (2) |
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Are these yet further signs that prohibition is not working? -- CFDP |
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April 26, 2000: Canada as the Evil Empire? "A Northern Border Menace" |
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Demon Drugs And Holy Wars: Canadian Drug Policy as Symbolic Action |
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April 11, 2000: Canadian Senate unanimously agrees to conduct comprehensive review of drug laws and policy. For details, including the final terms of reference, click here. |
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February 11, 2000: US prison pop****tion set to top two million; drug "offenders" a significant contributor |
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Canada: |
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European Union (2003) |
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Drug Policy Generally |
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July 26, 2001: Britain's internationally respected The Economist magazine: |
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"Prohibition has failed, again. It has long been clear that the laws on drugs are doing more harm than good. For understandable reasons, governments and voters alike are reluctant to face the facts. The case for legalisation is strong, both in principle and as a practical matter." |
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April 2001: Possible wrongful drug convictions |
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an excellent primer on drug policy issues. |
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Safe Injection Sites |
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Safe-injection sites for drug users and providing free heroin for hard-core addicts |
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Is this yet another sign that prohibition is not working? -- CFDP |
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Demon Drugs And Holy Wars: Canadian Drug Policy as Symbolic Action |
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April 11, 2000: Canadian Senate agrees to conduct comprehensive review of drug laws and policy. For details, including the final terms of reference, click here. |
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Police and government corruption related to drug prohibition |
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Heroin and Heroin Maintenance |
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April 28, 1999: Heroin maintenance -- |
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Heroin Maintenance Program Proposal for Canada: |
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heroin maintenance |
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Feb. 27, 1999 |
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November 18, 1998 --Germany -- heroin maintenance: |
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International Law |
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Human Rights and Racism |
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February 11, 2000: US prison pop****tion set to top two million; drug "offenders" a significant contributor |
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Censors***p of drug policy discussions on Internet? |
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April 23, 1999 |
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Monitoring the "alimentary canal" in the name of the War on Drugs. |
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privacy and the legality of "bedpan vigils" and "drug loo facilities" |
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April 23, 1999: Supreme Court of Canada criticizes RCMP for breaking law during drug sting. |
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The War on Drugs Retreats, Still Taking Prisoners |
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November 29, 1998: Alleged racism in selecting pa***engers for drug and other searches at Toronto's Pearson airport. |
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Drug Use and Disease |
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Health Canada issues response to November 1999 report of Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network on Injection Drug Use and HIV/AIDS: Legal and Ethical Issues. |
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Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network releases report, Injection Drug Use and HIV/AIDS: Legal and Ethical Issues. |
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Medicinal Marijuana |
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Medicinal marijuana (3) |
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July 31, 2000: Parker case: |
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The unanimous Court of Appeal confirmed the trial judge's decision to stay the charges against Parker. |
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Howoever, that declaration of invalidity is suspended for a year. |
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government's |
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Here is the site where you can find information and application forms to apply for access to medicinal marijuana. |
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medicinal marijuana |
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amended |
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April 9, 1999: Survey shows Canadians overwhelmingly support medicinal use of marijuana |
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March 17, 1999 |
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Marijuana and Medicine, a***essing the Science Base |
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March 3, 1999 |
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United Kingdom House of Lords committee recommends legal access to medical marijuana |
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Medical marijuana initiatives succeed in United States mid-term elections |
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Cannabis generally |
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growing support for legalizing cannabis |
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about two-thirds of Canadians say possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use should be a non-criminal offence |
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"concurs with similar calls from many other expert stakeholders who believe that control of cannabis possession for personal use should be removed from the realm of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the criminal law/criminal justice system." |
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April 23, 1999: |
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April 22, 1999: |
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Canadian government 1979 doc***ent, Cannabis Control Policy: A Discussion Paper, made public for the first time in November 1998. |
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Statistics |
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Proportions of crimes a***ociated with alcohol and other drugs in Canada. |
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March 2001: European study (European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD)) of teenage drug use suggests that the war on drugs may be actually increasing, not decreasing, teen drug use, or it may have no impact at all. |
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March 9, 1999: Statistics Canada releases 1997 drug offence statistics |
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In 1997, cannabis offences accounted for 72% of all drug crimes, compared with 58% in 1991. |
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Possession of cannabis alone accounted for almost half of all drug offences |
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Violence |
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Terrorism and Drugs |
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On April 11, 2000, the Senate approved the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs. For details, including the final terms of reference, click here. |