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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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

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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=

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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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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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(marijuana). Le texte établit une Commission royale d'enquête sur le cannabis

(marijuana).

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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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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).

NOT Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca

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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

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:

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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SUMMARY SOMMAIRE This enactment strikes cannabis (marijuana) from theControlled Drugs

and Substances Act (CDSA). Cette grève de la promulgation de la cannabis (marijuana) de la Loi

réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances (LRCDAS).

NOT Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca

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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

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:

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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Clause 1: Relevant portion of Schedule II, as perAmendments 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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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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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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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

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:

Short Title Titre abrégé

Short title Titre abrégé 1 This Act may be cited as theEnd Cannabis Prohibition

Act. 5

1 Cette loi peut être citée comme laLoi 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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(2) The Marihuana forMedical Purposes Regulations is repealed

5 (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.

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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 feuilles, fleurs, graines ou branches, de plantes de chanvre du genre 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 feuilles, fleurs, graines ou branches, de plantes de chanvre du genre 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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Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres 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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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 accordancewith 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

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(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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PROJET DE LOI C­988

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

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:

Short Title Titre abrégé

Short title Titre abrégé 1 This Act may be cited as the Repeal Cannabis

Prohibition Act. 5

1 Cette loi peut être citée comme laLoi 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 duMMPR 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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An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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 6­7 Articles 6­7 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(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. 15

(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 theregulations (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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2016­2017 4 64 Eliz. II

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and

make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code Loi modifiant la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances et apportant une

modification corrélative au Code criminel (abrogation de l'interdiction du cannabis)

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Youth facilities that serve vulnerable youth

Other marijuana­related businesses* * Similar to the 1,000­foot distance required in

Washington and Colorado states

installations de jeunes qui servent les jeunes vulnérables

Un autre des entreprises liées à la marijuana* * Semblable à la distance de 1000 pieds requise

à Washington et du Colorado Etats

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3. With a business licence (the licence fee is $1,000 for compassion clubs or $30,000 for medical marijuana­related retail dealers)

5 3. Avec une licence d'exploitation (la redevance est de 1000 $ pour les clubs de compassion ou 30 000 $ pour les concessionnaires de détail liées à la marijuana médicale)

4. With a development permit that includes a standard community notification process

4. Avec un permis de développement qui comprend un processus de notification communautaire norme

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5. With a signed good neighbour agreement 10 5. Avec un bon accord voisin signé

Port Alberni, BC ­ Business Licence Bylaw Amendment No. 4, Bylaw No. 4894 (Adopted January 25, 2016)

Port Alberni, BC ­ Licence d'affaires Règlement amendement n ° 4, n ° 4894 Règlement (adopté le 25 Janvier, 2016)

Interpretation Interprétation “Medical Marijuana Dispensary” means a retail business

in which marijuana for medicinal purposes is offered for sale directly to the public

"Medical Marijuana Dispensary" signifie une entreprise de vente au détail dans lequel la marijuana à des fins médicinales est mis en vente directement au public

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12.1 The provision of this section apply to all persons carrying on business as a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

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12.1 La disposition de la présente section applique à toutes les personnes exerçant une activité professionnelle en tant que Medical Marijuana Dispensary

a) No person shall carry on business as a Medical Marijuana Dispensary without having first obtained a business licence from the City of Port Alberni

a) Nul ne doit exercer ses activités en tant que Medical Marijuana Dispensary sans avoir d'abord obtenu une licence d'exploitation de la Ville de Port Alberni

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b) No person shall carry on business as a medical Marijuana Dispensary without having signed an acknowledgment that a business licence is only a representation that the dispensary complies with local government bylaws and is not a representation that the dispensary complies with all other laws, including provincial and federal laws.

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b) Nul ne peut exercer son activité en tant que médicale Marijuana Dispensary sans avoir signé une reconnaissance qu'une licence d'exploitation est seulement une représentation que le dispensaire est conforme aux règlements de l'administration locale et ne constitue pas une représentation que le dispensaire est conforme à toutes les autres lois, y compris les gouvernements provincial et fédéral lois.

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c) A Medical Marijuana Dispensary business shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

c) Une entreprise Medical Marijuana Dispensary doit être effectué dans un bâtiment entièrement fermé.

d) No person shall permit a minor (under 19 years of age) to enter or remain on the business premises of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary.

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d) Nul ne doit permettre un mineur (moins de 19 ans) d'entrer ou de rester dans les locaux commerciaux d'un Medical Marijuana Dispensary.

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e) No person shall carry on business as a Medical Marijuana Dispensary between the house of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following day

e) Nul ne doit exercer ses activités en tant que Medical Marijuana Dispensary entre la maison de 20 heures et 8 heures le lendemain

f) No person shall smoke or consume marijuana in a Medical Marijuana Dispensary.

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f) Il est interdit de fumer ou de consommer de la marijuana dans un Medical Marijuana Dispensary.

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2016­2017 5 64 Eliz. II

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and

make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code Loi modifiant la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances et apportant une

modification corrélative au Code criminel (abrogation de l'interdiction du cannabis)

Section 7 Article 7 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

g) No person shall block the windows of the business

premises of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary with opaque material, artwork, posters, shelving or similar elements.

g) Il est interdit de bloquer les fenêtres des locaux commerciaux d'un Medical Marijuana Dispensary avec un matériau opaque, illustrations, affiches, des étagères ou des éléments similaires.

12.2 The following signage shall be installed and maintained on the business premises of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

5 12.2 La signalisation suivante doit être installé et entretenu dans les locaux commerciaux d'un Medical Marijuana Dispensary

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a) Signage at the entrance of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary, prohibiting minors (under the age of 19 years).

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a) La signalisation à l'entrée d'un Medical Marijuana Dispensary, interdisant aux mineurs (âgés de moins de 19 ans).

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b) Product Warning” signage at the entrance and service counter of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary. The size and content of the signs shall be determined by the City of Port Alberni.

b) Avertissement de produit "de la signalisation à l'entrée et comptoir de service d'un Medical Marijuana Dispensary. La taille et le contenu des signes doivent être déterminés par la Ville de Port Alberni.

12.3 The following security measures shall be installed and maintained on the business premises of Medical Marijuana Dispensary.

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a) Video surveillance cameras that monitor all entrances and exits and the interior of the business premises.

a) caméras de surveillance vidéo qui surveillent toutes les entrées et les sorties et l'intérieur des locaux commerciaux.

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b) Video camera data shall be retained for at least 21 days after it is gathered.

20 b) les données de caméra vidéo doivent être conservés pendant au moins 21 jours après qu'il est recueillie.

c) A security and fire alarm system that is monitored at all times.

c) Un système d'alarme de sécurité et d'incendie qui est surveillé en tout temps.

4. Category 7. Medical Marijuana FEE: $220.00 4. Catégorie 7. Medical Marijuana FEE: $ 220.00 25 Medical Marijuana Facility 25 Facilité Medical Marijuana Medical Marijuana Dispensary Medical Marijuana Dispensary 5. Schedule “D” Fine schedule 5. L'annexe «D» calendrier Beaux Permitting a minor 12.1 d) $100

Smoking or consumption 12.1 f) $100 Fail to maintain signs 12.2 $100 Fail to maintain security 12.3 $100

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Permettre un mineur 12.1 d) 100 $ Fumeurs ou Consommation 12.1 f) 100 $ Défaut de maintenir des signes 12,2 100 $ Défaut de maintenir la sécurité 12,3 100 $

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Victoria, BC ­ Regulating Medical Marijuana­Related Business

Victoria, BC ­ Réglementer Marijuana liées médicale d'affaires

Recommendations approved May 12, 2016 (not yet adopted)

Recommandations approuvées le 12 mai 2016 (non encore adopté)

1. Direct staff to bring forward for Council consideration amendments to the Zoning Regulation Bylaw that will prohibit the following uses in any zone of the City unless expressly permitted:

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1. Le personnel direct à présenter pour examen des amendements du Conseil du règlement de règlement de zonage qui interdisent les utilisations suivantes dans une zone de la ville, sauf autorisation expresse:

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a) storefront marijuana retailers, and a) devanture marijuana détaillants et b) businesses that allow consumption of marijuana on

site. b) les entreprises qui permettent à la consommation de la marijuana sur le site.

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2016­2017 6 64 Eliz. II

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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

Section 7 Article 7 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Direct staff to bring forward for Council consideration a proposed new Medical Marijuana­Related Business Regulation Bylaw that includes the following regulations:

2. demande au personnel de présenter au Conseil pour examen un nouveau projet de Marijuana­connexes médicale Règlement d'affaires Règlement qui comprend les dispositions suivantes:

a) Medical marijuana­related businesses must not allow individuals under the age of 19 on the premises.

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a) les entreprises liées à la marijuana médicale ne doit pas permettre à des personnes âgées de moins de 19 sur les lieux.

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b) Medical marijuana­related businesses must not advertise or promote the use of marijuana to a minor, including through product displays, names, logos or other signage.

b) les entreprises liées à la marijuana médicale ne doit pas annoncer ou promouvoir l'utilisation de la marijuana à un mineur, y compris grâce à des expositions de produits, noms, logos ou autres enseignes.

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c) Storefront medical marijuana retailers must post health and safety warning signs on the premises.

10 c) Storefront détaillants de marijuana médicale doivent afficher des signes de santé et d'alerte de sécurité sur les lieux.

d) Medical marijuana­related businesses must not allow consumption of marijuana on the premises.

d) les entreprises liées à la marijuana médicale ne doit pas permettre à la consommation de la marijuana sur les lieux.

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e) Any business that keeps marijuana on the premises must install and maintain an air filtration system to ensure odour impacts on neighbouring properties are minimized.

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e) Toute entreprise qui maintient la marijuana sur les lieux doit installer et maintenir un système de filtration de l'air pour assurer les impacts des odeurs sur les propriétés voisines sont minimisés.

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f) Storefront medical marijuana retailers must not be open for business between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

f) Storefront détaillants de marijuana médicale ne doit pas être ouvert pour les affaires 20 heures­7 heures

g) The premises of a storefront medical marijuana retailer can only be used for the sale of medical marijuana and accessory uses.

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g) Les locaux d'un détaillant vitrine de la marijuana médicale ne peut être utilisé pour la vente de la marijuana médicale et usages accessoires.

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h) Any business that keeps marijuana on the premises must submit the following information as part of their initial business licence application and on each renewal: • a security plan • police information checks for the applicant and every on­site manager • proof of a security alarm contract, and • proof of ownership or legal possession of the premises, including the written consent of the landlord if the premises are leased.

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h) Toute entreprise qui maintient la marijuana sur les lieux doivent soumettre les renseignements suivants dans le cadre de leur demande initiale de licence d'exploitation et à chaque renouvellement: • un plan de sécurité • Les contrôles de l'information de la police pour le demandeur et chaque gestionnaire sur place • la preuve d'un contrat d'alarme de sécurité, et • une preuve de propriété ou de la possession légale des locaux, y compris le consentement écrit du propriétaire si les locaux sont loués.

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i) Storefront medical marijuana retailers must implement the following measures to deter criminal activity while the business is open to the public: • at least two employees must be on duty, and

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i) Storefront détaillants de marijuana médicale doivent mettre en œuvre les mesures suivantes pour décourager l'activité criminelle tandis que l'activité est ouverte au public: • au moins deux employés doivent être en service, et

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• windows must not be blocked. • windows must not be blocked. j) Any business that keeps marijuana on the premises

must implement the following security measures: • video surveillance cameras must be installed and monitored

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j) Toute entreprise qui maintient la marijuana dans les locaux doivent mettre en œuvre les mesures de sécurité suivantes:

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2016­2017 7 64 Eliz. II

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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

Section 7 Article 7 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• a security and fire alarm system must be installed and monitored at all times, and • valuables must be removed from the business premises or locked in a safe on the business premises at all times when the business is not in operation.

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• des caméras de surveillance vidéo doivent être installés et surveillés • un système d'alarme de sécurité et d'incendie doit être installé et surveillé en tout temps, et • les objets de valeur doivent être retirés des locaux commerciaux ou enfermés dans un coffre­fort sur les locaux commerciaux en tout temps lorsque l'entreprise ne fonctionne pas.

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k) The payment of business licence fees that reflect the costs required to administer the Council­approved regulations and compliance and enforcement strategy.

k) Le paiement des droits de licence pour les entreprises qui reflètent les coûts nécessaires pour administrer les règlements approuvés par le Conseil et la conformité et de la stratégie d'exécution.

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3. Direct staff to bring forward for Council consideration proposed amendments to the Ticket Bylaw that will establish penalties for contravention of the proposed new Medical Marijuana­Related Business Regulation Bylaw that are in keeping with the Council approved policy on the establishment of municipal ticket fines.

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3. demande au personnel de présenter pour examen des propositions d'amendements du Conseil aux billets Règlement qui établiront des sanctions pour violation des nouvelles médicales Marijuana­connexes Affaires Règlement Règlement proposées qui sont en accord avec le Conseil a approuvé la politique sur la mise en place d'amendes de billets municipaux.

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4. Direct staff to provide further details on additional staff resources in the Sustainable Planning and Community Development Department and Bylaw and Licensing Services once Council policy decisions have been confirmed in connection with the suite of regulations under consideration.

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4. Le personnel direct pour fournir de plus amples détails sur les ressources en personnel supplémentaires dans la planification durable et du développement communautaire et Règlement et les services de licence une fois les décisions de politique générale du Conseil ont été confirmés dans le cadre de la série de règlements à l'étude.

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Business Locations Établissements (i) Business locations considered on a case­by­case basis

with consideration for distance to similar businesses, and any property directly impacted with operation.

(i) Emplacements commerciaux 200 mètres des entreprises et des écoles similaires and licensed childcare facilities.

Age Restrictions Restrictions d'âge (ii) Permit persons over the age of 18 in the province of

Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, and 19 in Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut to procure cannabis and its derivatives at duly licensed distribution centres; With the exception of a) On a case­by­case basis, Minors with the accompaniment of an adult is permitted.

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(ii) Permettre aux personnes âgées de plus de 18 ans dans la province de l'Alberta, au Manitoba et au Québec, et 19 en Ontario, en Saskatchewan, en Colombie­Britannique, Terre­Neuve­et­Labrador, en Nouvelle­Écosse, du Nouveau­Brunswick, Île­du­Prince­Édouard, dans les Territoires du Nord­Ouest, du Yukon et du Nunavut de se procurer le cannabis et ses dérivés dans les centres de distribution dûment autorisés; et

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Advertising to Minors Publicité aux mineurs (iii) Medical marijuana­related businesses must not

advertise or promote the use of marijuana to a minor, including through product displays, names, logos or other signage.

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(iii) Entreprises liées à la marijuana médicale ne doit pas annoncer ou promouvoir l'utilisation de la marijuana à un mineur, y compris grâce à des expositions de produits, noms, logos ou autres enseignes.

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2016­2017 8 64 Eliz. II

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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

Section 7 Article 7 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Health & Safety Warnings Santé et sécurité Avertissements (iv) Storefront medical marijuana retailers must post

health and safety warning signs on the premises, such as:

(iv) détaillants médicaux Storefront de marijuana doivent afficher des signes de santé et d'alerte de sécurité sur les lieux, tels que:

• Marijuana is not an approved drug or medicine in Canada.

• La marijuana est pas un médicament ou médicament approuvé au Canada.

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• Products have not been authorized for sale under the Food and Drugs Act. They have not been assessed for safety or efficacy to treat or prevent any disease or symptom.

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• Les produits ont pas été autorisés à la vente en vertu de la Loi sur les aliments et drogues. Ils ont pas été évalués pour la sécurité ou l'efficacité pour traiter ou prévenir une maladie ou un symptôme.

• Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery while under the influence of marijuana products.

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• La marijuana peut nuire à la concentration, la coordination et le jugement. Ne pas faire fonctionner un véhicule ou de machines sous l'influence de produits de marijuana.

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• For use only by adults nineteen and older. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Pour une utilisation uniquement par des adultes de dix­neuf ans et plus. Garder hors de la portée des enfants.

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Odour Impacts (v) Any business that keeps marijuana on the premises

must install and maintain an air filtration system to ensure odour impacts on neighbouring properties are minimized.

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(v) Toute entreprise qui maintient la marijuana sur les lieux doit installer et maintenir un système de filtration de l'air pour assurer les impacts des odeurs sur les propriétés voisines sont minimisés.

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Business Licence Application ­ Inclusions (vi) Any business that keeps marijuana on the premises

must submit the following information as part of their initial business licence application and on each renewal:

(vi) Toute entreprise qui maintient la marijuana sur les lieux doit soumettre les informations suivantes dans le cadre de leur demande initiale de licence d'exploitation et à chaque renouvellement:

• a security plan 20 • un plan de sécurité 25 • police information checks for the applicant and

every on­site manager

• information de la police vérifie pour le demandeur et chaque gestionnaire sur place

• proof of a security alarm contract, and • proof of a security alarm contract, and • proof of ownership or legal possession of the

premises, including the written consent of the landlord if the premises are leased.

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• proof of ownership or legal possession of the premises, including the written consent of the landlord if the premises are leased.

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Safety Measures ­ during Business hours Mesures de sécurité ­ pendant les heures d'affaires

(vii) Storefront medical marijuana retailers must implement the following measures to deter criminal activity while the business is open to the public:

• at least two employees must be on duty, and • windows must not be blocked.

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(vii) Détaillants de marijuana médicale Storefront doivent mettre en œuvre les mesures suivantes pour décourager l'activité criminelle tandis que l'activité est ouverte au public:

• au moins deux employés doivent être en service, et • fenêtres ne doit pas être bloqué.

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2016­2017 9 64 Eliz. II

An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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

Section 7 Article 7 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Safety Measures ­ After business hours Mesures de sécurité ­ Après les heures d'ouverture

(viii) Any business that keeps marijuana on the premises must implement the following security measures:

(viii) Toute entreprise qui maintient la marijuana sur les lieux doit mettre en œuvre les mesures de sécurité suivantes:

• video surveillance cameras must be installed and monitored

• des caméras de surveillance vidéo doivent être installés et surveillés

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• a security and fire alarm system must be installed and monitored at all times, and

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• valuables must be removed from the business premises or locked in a safe on the business premises at all times when the business is not in operation.

• les objets de valeur doivent être retirés des locaux commerciaux ou enfermés dans un coffre­fort sur les locaux commerciaux en tout temps lorsque l'entreprise ne fonctionne pas.

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Mail orders (ix) Mail orders to people living in other cities are

permitted.

10 (ix) Commandes de courrier à des personnes vivant dans d'autres villes sont autorisées.

Licence Fee (x) The business licence fee is done on a cost­recovery

basis, (Standard licence fee)

(x) La redevance d'affaires se fait sur une base de recouvrement des coûts, fixé à 5 000 $

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Safe inhalation sites (xi) Safe inhalation sites permitted on a case­by­case

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(xi) les sites d'inhalation sécuritaires autorisées au cas par cas

Recognition (4) The Government of Canada recognizes the important

role that community­based dispensaries have played under the time of prohibition;

(4) Le gouvernement du Canada reconnaît le rôle important que les dispensaires communautaires ont joué sous le temps de la prohibition;

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(5) Existing dispensaries shall be incorporated into any Provincial, Territorial or First Nation legal access system.

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(5) dispensaires existants doivent être incorporés dans tout, le système d'accès légal territoriale ou la Première nation provinciale.

(6) Recognition of dispensaries that ensure legal access for consenting adults while restricting access for young people.

(6) La reconnaissance des dispensaires qui assurent un accès légal pour les adultes consentants tout en limitant l'accès des jeunes.

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Best Practices ­ Consumption As cannabis related business are self­regulated, just as

with any industry, to ensure consumer safety and quality, recognize the 10 best practice recommendations (not regulations) for cannabis consumption safety:

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(7) Comme cannabis liés aux entreprises sont auto­réglementés, comme toute industrie, pour assurer la sécurité et la qualité des consommateurs, reconnaître les 10 recommandations de meilleures pratiques pour la sécurité de la consommation de cannabis:

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An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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

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Interpretation Interprétation These definitions apply to this section. Ces définitions s'applique à cette section. "edibles" mean cannabis­infused foods

"THC" means Tetrahydrocannabinol "CBD" means Cannabidiol

"Edibles" signifient les aliments de cannabis infusé "THC" signifie tétrahydrocannabinol "CBD" signifie cannabidiol

"high" means Substance intoxication 5 «Élevé» signifie Substance intoxication

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Overview Consuming 10 ­ 25 milligrams of THC will make the muscles relax, and waves of ‘bliss’ will blanket the body. Giggling and silliness are common. The feeling of being relaxed and cozy, as well as getting the best "super sleep" of life is normal. The ‘high’ can last from four to six hours, or longer with higher doses. Keep in mind that everyone's metabolism is different, and weight and fitness will play a role in how the body reacts to edible cannabis­infused foods. Pain patients seeking to replace

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Aperçu Consommer 10 ­ 25 milligrammes de THC fera les muscles se relâchent, et les vagues de «bonheur» sera enveloppera le corps. Giggling et niaiserie sont communs. Le sentiment d'être détendue et confortable, ainsi que d'obtenir le meilleur "super veille" de la vie est normale. Le «haut» peut durer de quatre à six heures, ou plus avec des doses plus élevées. Gardez à l'esprit que le métabolisme de chacun est différent, et le poids et la forme physique va jouer un rôle dans la façon dont le

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pharmaceuticals can grow to tolerate daily doses of THC in the hundreds of milligrams.

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(i) Go slow: Start with a low dose of 10 milligrams of THC and wait two hours before consuming any more edibles. The digestive system processes cannabis slowly, especially if already consumed a substantial meal. Once inside the liver, THC is converted into another chemical called 11­hydroxy­THC, which is actually more potent, explaining the intensity of an edibles ‘high’.

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(i) Va lentement: Commencez avec une faible dose de 10 milligrammes de THC et d'attendre deux heures avant de consommer des plus comestibles. Le système digestif traite cannabis lentement, surtout si elle a déjà consommé un repas substantiel. Une fois dans le foie, le THC est converti en un autre produit chimique appelé 11­hydroxy­THC, qui est en fait plus puissant, ce qui explique l'intensité de 'haute' un edibles.

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(ii) Label homemade cannabis­infused foods: If preference is to create edibles at home, be sure to always label items to prevent accidental ingestion by a roommate, neighbor, friend, babysitter, house­guest, family member, etc.

25 (ii) Étiqueter les aliments de cannabis maison: Si la préférence est de créer edibles à la maison, assurez­vous d'étiqueter toujours les éléments pour éviter l'ingestion accidentelle par un colocataire, voisin, ami, baby­sitter, maison­hôtes, membre de la famille, etc.

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(iii) Consume a proper (balanced) meal: Edibles are much more intense when consumed on an empty stomach. Be sure to eat a solid, nutritious meal before taking the THC dose.

30 (iii) Consommez un repas (équilibré) appropriée: Edibles sont beaucoup plus intenses lorsqu'ils sont consommés sur un estomac vide. Assurez­vous de manger un repas nutritif solide avant de prendre la dose de THC.

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(iv) Do not mix with alcohol: Combining edibles with alcohol should only be attempted by those who have mastered both substances. For example, smoking joint (marijuana cigarette) while consuming a beer is a completely different experience than consuming a cannabis­infused brownie when you're already intoxicated. Also keep in mind that a few glasses of wine will magnify the effects of cannabis­infused chocolate significantly, causing nausea and dizziness (sometimes referred to as ‘the spins’)

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(iv) Ne pas mélanger avec de l'alcool: Combinant edibles avec de l'alcool ne devrait être tenté par ceux qui ont maîtrisé les deux substances. Par exemple, joint à fumer (marijuana cigarette) tout en consommant une bière est une expérience complètement différente de la consommation d'un brownie de cannabis infusé lorsque vous êtes déjà en état d'ébriété. Aussi garder à l'esprit que quelques verres de vin seront magnifier les effets du chocolat de cannabis infusé de manière significative, ce qui provoque des nausées et des vertiges (parfois dénommés «les spins»)

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(v) Do not drive or operate heavy machinery: Save the edibles until at home, ready to relax and rejuvenate (just like the precaution for consuming alcohol).

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(v) Ne pas conduire ou utiliser des machines lourdes: Save the edibles jusqu'à à la maison, prêt à se détendre et se ressourcer (tout comme la précaution de consommer de l'alcool).

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(vi) Have non­medicated snacks on hand: Don't get too intoxicated from sheer hunger. If eating cannabis­infused chocolate, keep some regular chocolate on hand if more sweet taste is desired.

(vi) Avoir des collations non médicamenteux à portée de main: Ne soyez pas trop enivré par pure faim. Si la consommation de chocolat de cannabis infusé, garder un peu de chocolat régulier sur la main si plus goût sucré est souhaité.

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(vii) Remain calm: If over consumption of cannabis­infused foods occurs, remember that recovery occurs naturally. Retreat to a safe place to lay down, and most likely sleep from 8 to 12 hours. After sleep the feeling of being incredibly rested, if not a little groggy, will occur.

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(vii) Reste calme: Si, sur la consommation d'aliments de cannabis infusé se produit, rappelez­vous que la récupération se produit naturellement. Retraite à un endroit sûr pour fixer, et le sommeil le plus probable de 8 à 12 heures. Après le sommeil, le sentiment d'être incroyablement reposé, sinon un peu groggy, se produira.

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(viii) Keep CBD capsules on hand: CBD, another important cannabinoid with healing properties, is known for its confounding effect on THC. Meaning that CBD can lessen the paranoid, panicky feelings that come on after ingesting too much THC. Keep some CBD­rich cannabis on hand for smoking, as well as high­CBD capsules, as antidotes that will take the edge off and return balance to the high.

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(viii) Gardez capsules CDB en main:: CBD, un autre cannabinoïde importante aux propriétés curatives, est connu pour son effet de confusion sur le THC. Ce qui signifie que la CDB peut diminuer les sentiments de panique, paranoïaques qui viennent sur après avoir ingéré trop de THC. Gardez un peu de cannabis CBD riche en main pour le tabagisme, ainsi que des capsules de haut CBD, comme antidotes qui prendra le bord au large et de retour à l'équilibre élevé.

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(ix) Keep away from children: Store edibles in a locking cabinet or box. At an appropriate age, educate any minors about the effects of edibles and make sure they understand these substances are for adult use only.

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(ix) Garder loin des enfants: edibles Stocker dans une armoire ou une boîte de verrouillage. À un âge approprié, d'éduquer tous les mineurs sur les effets des edibles et assurez­vous qu'ils comprennent ces substances sont pour adultes seulement.

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(x) Never prank: Never prank others by giving them edibles without their knowledge, as such actions are irresponsible. Ingesting edibles without expecting its effects is scary and dangerous.

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(x) Jamais blague: Jamais blague d'autres en leur donnant edibles à leur insu, que ces actions sont irresponsables. L'ingestion de edibles sans attendre ses effets est effrayant et dangereux.

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An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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

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Industrial Hemp Le Chanvre Industriel 8 The Industrial Hemp Regulations shall be amended

(repealed) to allow farmers to harvest and sell the cannabinoid­rich resin from their plants, as per the recent resolution of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance.

8 Le Règlement sur le chanvre industriel est modifié (abrogé) pour permettre aux agriculteurs de récolter et de vendre la résine CDB riches de leurs usines, selon la récente résolution de l'Alliance canadienne du commerce de chanvre.

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Grant Amnesty Accorder L’Amnistie 9 (1) On a case­by­case basis, afree pardon (pursuant to

section 748 of the Criminal Code of Canada) and amnesty shall be granted to all Canadians with past convictions for simple possession of cannabis and;

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9 (1) Sur une base au cas par cas, un pardon (en vertu de l'article 748 du Code criminel du Canada) et l'amnistie sera accordée à tous les Canadiens avec des convictions passées pour possession simple de cannabis et;

(2) All prisoners currently service time for a cannabis offence shall be released.

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(2) Tous les prisonniers service actuellement fois pour une infraction de cannabis est libérée.

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Provincial & First Nation Jurisdiction

Provinciaux et la Première Nation Competénce

Provincial & Territorial Jurisdiction Compétence provinciale et territoriale 10 (1) The Provinces and Territories shall decide how

they want to regulate cannabis as needed.

10 (1) Les provinces et les territoires doivent décider comment ils veulent réglementer le cannabis au besoin.

First Nation Jurisdiction Provinciaux et la Première Nation Competénce (2) The Government of Canada will; (2) Le gouvernement du Canada veut;

(a) Respect Article 24 of the UN Declaration of Indigenous rights and;

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(a) Respect de l'article 24 de la Déclaration des droits des peuples autochtones et l'ONU;

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ARTICLE 24 1. Indigenous peoples have the right to their

traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services.

2. Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right.

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ARTICLE 24 1. Les peuples autochtones ont le droit à leur

pharmacopée traditionnelle et de maintenir leurs pratiques de santé, y compris la conservation de leurs plantes médicinales vitales, les animaux et les minéraux. Les autochtones ont aussi le droit d'accès, sans aucune discrimination, à tous les services sociaux et de santé.

2. Les autochtones ont un droit égal à la jouissance du meilleur état de santé physique et mentale. Les États doivent prendre les mesures nécessaires en vue d'assurer progressivement la pleine réalisation de ce droit.

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(b) Understand that each community shall decide how and if to permit, prohibit, tax, regulate, restrict or enforce cannabis usage and consumption as and if needed.

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(b) Comprendre que chaque communauté doit décider comment et si pour permettre, interdire, impôt, réglementer, restreindre ou utilisation envigueur de cannabis et de consommation et, si nécessaire.

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An Act to repeal cannabis prohibition, amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make a consequential amendment to the Criminal Code

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Underaged hands Mains trop jeunes (3) Under provincial, territorial and First Nations

jurisdiction, concerns about keeping impaired drivers off the road and keeping marijuana out of under­aged hands shall be considered.

(3) Sous la juridiction des Nations provinciaux, territoriaux et des Premières, les préoccupations concernant les conducteurs avec facultés affaiblies de la route et de garder la marijuana sortir du sous­âge mains seront considérées.

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Home Consumption Accueil Consommation (4) Consumption at the home with adult supervision is

permitted. 5 (4) Consommation à la maison avec supervision d'un adulte est autorisée.

Public consumption Préoccupations pour la santé (5) Consuming cannabis in the smoked form shall be

subject to municipal regulations (ie. similar to cigarette smoke)

(5) Consommer du cannabis sous forme de fumée est soumis aux règlements municipaux (ie. Similaire à la fumée de cigarette)

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Impaired Driving Conduite avec facultés affaiblies (6) Tests for the impairment of cannabis, should not be

used as a contributing factor for an offence. Instead, health factors such as lack of sleep, prescription medication, illness, old age, emotional or mental instability and coordination should be considered.

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(6) Tests de dépréciation du cannabis, ne devraient pas être utilisés comme un facteur contribuant à une infraction. Au lieu de cela, les facteurs de santé tels que le manque de sommeil, les médicaments sur ordonnance, la maladie, la vieillesse, l'instabilité émotionnelle ou mentale et la coordination devraient être pris en considération.

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Competition Act Loi sur la concurrence

Competition Act Loi sur la concurrence 11 Cannabis shall be be subject to the Competition Act. 15 11 Cannabis sera soit assujettie à la Loi sur la

concurrence.

Review Examen

Review Examen 12 (1) Within one year after this section comes into

force, the Minister of Justice shall appoint one or more persons to carry out a comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of this Act.

12 (1) Dans un an après son entrée en vigueur, le ministre de la Justice nomme un ou plusieurs personnes pour procéder à un examen approfondi des dispositions et l'application de la présente loi.

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(2) The review shall be completed and a report of the review submitted to theMinister within one year after the appointment referred to in subsection (1).

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(2) L’examen doit être terminé et avoir fait l’objet d’un rapport présenté au ministre dans l’année suivant la date de la nomination prévue au paragraphe (1).

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(3) The Minister shall have a copy of the report laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first 30 days on which that House is sitting after theMinister receives the report.

(3) Le ministre fait déposer une copie du rapport devant chaque chambre du Parlement dans les trente premiers jours de séance de celle­ci suivant sa réception.

Coming Into Force Entrée en vigueur

Order in Council Décret 13 The provisions of this Act come into force on a day or

days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. 5 13 Les dipositions de la présente loi entrent en vigueur à la date ou aux dates fixées par décret

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EXPLANATORY NOTES NOTES EXPLICATIVES

Clause 1: New. Article 1: Nuauvu

Clause 2: New. Article 2: Nuauvu

Clause 3: New. Article 3: Nuauvu

Clause 4: New. Article 4: Nuauvu

Clause 5: New. Article 5: Nuauvu

Clause 6: New. Article 6: Nuauvu

Clause 7: New. Article 7: Nuauvu

Clause 8: New. Article 8: Nuauvu

Clause 9: New. Article 9: Nuauvu

Clause 10: New. Article 10: Nuauvu

Competition Act

Loi sur la competition

Clause 11: New. Article 11: Nuauvu

Clause 12: New. Article 12: Nuauvu

Clause 13: New. Article 13: Nuauvu

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Third Session, Fourty­second Parliament,

64 Elizabeth II, 2017­2018 Deuxième session, quarante­deuxième législature,

64 Elizabeth II, 2017­2018

HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES DU CANADA

BILL C­989 PROJET DE LOI C­989

An Act to establish a National Day of Recognition and Reconciliation for those who have lost their lives or had their lives ruined from the failed Drug War (Cannabis Day)

Loi instituant une Journée nationale de reconnaissance et de réconciliation pour ceux qui ont perdu la vie ou ont leur vie ruinée de la guerre contre la drogue a échoué (Jour Cannabis)

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FIRST READING, APRIL 20, 2018 PREMIÈRE LECTURE , LE 20 AVRIL 2018 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

PARLIAMENTARIAN DEPUTE 4210989

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SUMMARY SOMMAIRE This enactment designates April 20 in each and every year as

“Cannabis Day”. Le texte désigné le vingtième jour de Avril à chaque année comme

“Journée de la liberté de cannabis”.

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4th Session, 42nd Parliament, 64 Elizabeth II, 2017­2018

4e session, 42e législature, 64 Elizabeth II, 2017­2018

HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES DU CANADA

BILL C­989

PROJET DE LOI C­989

An Act to establish a National Day of Recognition and Reconciliation for those who have lost their lives or had their lives ruined from the failed Drug War (Cannabis Day)

Loi instituant une Journée nationale de reconnaissance et de réconciliation pour ceux qui ont perdu la vie ou ont leur vie ruinée de la guerre contre la drogue a échoué (Day Cannabis)

Preamble Préambule

Whereas Cannabis a natural plant that benefits mankind in so very many ways, that it should never have been prohibited in the first place;

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Alors que le cannabis Une plante naturelle qui profite à l'humanité dans la très nombreuses façons, qu'il ne doit jamais avoir été interdit en premier lieu;

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Whereas the consumption of cannabis has had a significant role in the development of humanities culture since the dawn of time;

Alors que la consommation de cannabis a eu un rôle important dans le développement de la culture humaines depuis la nuit des temps;

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Whereas the drug war has failed; 10 Considérant que la guerre contre la drogue a échoué;

Whereas cannabis prohibition was born out of racism and ignorance;

Considérant que l'interdiction du cannabis est né du racisme et de l'ignorance;

Whereas this century of war on cannabis and cannabis users was not some well­intentioned mistake;

Alors que ce siècle de la guerre sur du cannabis et utilisateurs n'a pas été une erreur bien intentionnée;

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Whereas persecution was not a noble effort to protect health or improve society;

15 Considérant que la persécution était pas un noble effort pour protéger la santé ou à améliorer la société;

Whereas encouraging Canadians need to become more familiar with the cultural practice of cannabis consumption and it’s importance to Canadian heritage and Canadian society; and an Act respecting a national day of recognition would increase this awareness.

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Considérant que pour encourager les Canadiens ont besoin de se familiariser avec la pratique culturelle de la consommation de cannabis et de son importance pour le patrimoine canadien et la société canadienne; et une loi instituant une journée nationale de reconnaissance augmenterait cette prise de conscience.

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Now, therefore, 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:

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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)

Cannabis Day Jour Cannabis Sections 1­4 Articles 1­4

Short Title Titre abrégé

Short title Titre abrégé 1 This Act may be cited as The Cannabis Day Act. 1 La présente loi peut être citée comme la Loi sur la

liberté de cannabis.

Cannabis Day Journée de la liberté de cannabis

Cannabis Day Jour Cannabis 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, April 20 is

to be known as “Cannabis Day”.

2 Dans tout le pays chaque année, le 20 Avril est d'être connu comme "Jour Cannabis".

Not a legal holiday Statut 3 For greater certainty, Cannabis Day is not a legal

holiday or a non­juridical day.

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3 Pour plus de certitude, Jour cannabis est pas une fête légale ni un jour non juridique.

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Alternative names Autres noms 4 Alternative names include ‘420’ pronounced

‘Four­twenty’, ‘420 Day’ or ‘4/20’. 4 Autres noms incluent «420» prononcé «Quatre­vingt» et «420 jours».

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