[Canada] Canadian Politics Redux

[Valmy]

There is a report being released today by a group comprised of ex judges, academics, police officers and lawyers calling for the decriminalization and regulation of pot.  I cant find an online story on it to link for you - which is a bit surprising.

BB, one of the ex judges was a special prosecutor for drug offences back in the day...

I predict BB's response will be to wish death upon them in some manner.  A manner that probably involves rope.

[Jacob]

I predict BB's response will be to wish death upon them in some manner.  A manner that probably involves rope.

We should give him enough rope....

[Neil]

Then they discovered that it was a Health Canada Government Sanctioned Medical Marijuana Grow Op.

Health Canada uses duplexes as grow ops?

The Minister of Health should resign over this nonsense.  What's the point of legalizing the drug trade if they're going to act like criminals anyways?

[Neil]

There is a report being released today by a group comprised of ex judges, academics, police officers and lawyers calling for the decriminalization and regulation of pot.  I cant find an online story on it to link for you - which is a bit surprising.

BB, one of the ex judges was a special prosecutor for drug offences back in the day...

Wasn't it already decriminalized, at least for simple posession?  sounds like it's just another step on the path.

At any rate, it's probably not going to happen for diplomatic reasons, but it's certainly a weapon to consider using.

[Barrister]

There is a report being released today by a group comprised of ex judges, academics, police officers and lawyers calling for the decriminalization and regulation of pot.  I cant find an online story on it to link for you - which is a bit surprising.

BB, one of the ex judges was a special prosecutor for drug offences back in the day...

I am all for reasoned and intelligent discussions on marijuana policy.  I'd appreciate a link if you do see one.

My ire is reserved for "fucking potheads".

[Barrister]

There is a report being released today by a group comprised of ex judges, academics, police officers and lawyers calling for the decriminalization and regulation of pot.  I cant find an online story on it to link for you - which is a bit surprising.

BB, one of the ex judges was a special prosecutor for drug offences back in the day...

Wasn't it already decriminalized, at least for simple posession?  sounds like it's just another step on the path.

At any rate, it's probably not going to happen for diplomatic reasons, but it's certainly a weapon to consider using.

I can't believe that misconception is still around!

Chretien discussed decriminalizing - back when he was Prime Minister.  That was what - 7-8 years ago?  It never went through though, and once Harper became Prime Minister it was off the table.  Yet still people think we decriminalized (or even legalized) pot.

[Neil]

Well, use of marijuana has exploded over the last decade, it's an easy mistake to make.  You'd think it was legal.

[Malthus]

There is a report being released today by a group comprised of ex judges, academics, police officers and lawyers calling for the decriminalization and regulation of pot.  I cant find an online story on it to link for you - which is a bit surprising.

BB, one of the ex judges was a special prosecutor for drug offences back in the day...

Wasn't it already decriminalized, at least for simple posession?  sounds like it's just another step on the path.

At any rate, it's probably not going to happen for diplomatic reasons, but it's certainly a weapon to consider using.

I can't believe that misconception is still around!

Chretien discussed decriminalizing - back when he was Prime Minister.  That was what - 7-8 years ago?  It never went through though, and once Harper became Prime Minister it was off the table.  Yet still people think we decriminalized (or even legalized) pot.

In some places at least, the cops have more or less stopped enforcing against simple possession (unless someone is an asshole about it).

[viper37]

In some places at least, the cops have more or less stopped enforcing against simple possession (unless someone is an asshole about it).

it's been like that for years.  In Quebec, people smoke pot on the streets, in the smokers area, even when close by to cops or police station.

[Jacob]

Kenney's announcement on the parent and grandparent immigration backlog has been well received in the Jacob household. Fears have been allayed, the policy is reasonable. As such, the Conservative party is still eligible to receive votes from the household once we have any to cast (so most likely starting next year).

[crazy canuck]

Kenney's announcement on the parent and grandparent immigration backlog has been well received in the Jacob household. Fears have been allayed, the policy is reasonable. As such, the Conservative party is still eligible to receive votes from the household once we have any to cast (so most likely starting next year).

When I heard the announced changes I was very happy for you.

[Admiral Yi]

When I was in Montreal  saw four guys in a convertible, in traffic, hoofing away at a bong.  Cop car right behind them.

[crazy canuck]

Everyone suspected the Liberals were in some trouble but this is getting pretty bad.  Apparently there are so few active riding associations that they are considering selecting their next leader using a for of American style Primary system where all Canadians can vote for the leader.

If they do that my prediction is that the successful candidate will be more left wing then would otherwise be the case since most conservatives would not vote in such an election process but many NDP supporters probably would.

So how is this going to help the Liberals recapture the middle ground.

[Sheilbh]

Christ.  The Liberals are the party I've always come closest to on those internet quiz things

What caused the hollowing out?  This can't just have been a couple of uninspiring leaders.  Surely this sort of rot takes a very long time.

Have they a way back?

How are the NDP doing as the main opposition?

[Razgovory]

I can't believe that misconception is still around!

Chretien discussed decriminalizing - back when he was Prime Minister.  That was what - 7-8 years ago?  It never went through though, and once Harper became Prime Minister it was off the table.  Yet still people think we decriminalized (or even legalized) pot.

Canadian Ned thinks it is.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnewjEEUs1c