Crime Bill Close to Becoming Law
The government's omnibus crime bill was back in the House of Commons Tuesday after it was amended last week in the Senate and it could be one day away from becoming law.
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Omnibus Crime Bill Amended by Senate Committee
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs committee passed Conservative amendments to the government's controversial omnibus crime legislation Monday morning, signalling the government's admission that at least some parts of the bill need changing.
Mandatory Drug Sentences ‘Colossal Mistake’, Canada Told
An attorney who helped U.S. politicians write mandatory-minimum sentencing laws during the 1980s has a warning for Canadian parliamentarians.
Mandatory Minimum Terms for Cannabis Cultivation: How Crazy are the Harper Conservatives?
One of the most foolish and costly planks of the Conservatives’ so-called get tough on crime agenda is their plan to impose mandatory minimum terms of six months imprisonment on those who grow at least six marijuana plants.
Bill S-10 Internet Jam: Online Protest of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Marijuana
CANNABIS CULTURE - Tell the Conservative and Liberal leaders of Canada to say NO to Bill S-10 and oppose harsh new mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana offences - join the online protest by posting messages of Drug Peace on their official Twitter and Facebook pages!
Experts Voice Opposition to Bill S-10 and Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
CANNABIS CULTURE - Opposition is growing to Bill S-10, the Conservative-proposed legislation that would bring mandatory minimum sentencing for marijuana offences to Canada, with the release of a new letter from medical and scientific professionals asking the government to support "evidence-based drug policies".
Senate Quietly Passes Bill S-10 and Mandatory Minimums For Marijuana
CANNABIS CULTURE - The Senate of Canada has passed Bill S-10, which includes mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana offences. No this is not a drill. The bill will now move to the House of Commons for voting before it can become law.
The Senate has NOT Passed Bill S-10
CANNABIS CULTURE - Despite reports from the mainstream press and Cannabis Culture, Bill S-10, the Conservative legislation that includes mandatory minimum jail sentences for marijuana crimes, has NOT been passed by the Canadian Senate.
Canada’s Senate Passes Bill S-10 with Mandatory Jail for Growing 5 or More Marijuana Plants
CANNABIS CULTURE - [Editor's Note: THIS STORY CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION - Bill S-10 has NOT yet passed the Senate. Click here for more info].
Mandatory Minimums For Drug Crimes Are a Giant Step Backward for Canada
Bill S-10 will neither deter organized crime nor make any serious dent in Canada’s drug trade.
