EndProhibition
We are members and friends of Canada's New Democratic Party who support replacing the failed "war on drugs" with a non-punitive system based upon accurate education, reduction of harm, regulated access and responsible use.RCMP reform still falls short
Toronto Star (TheStar.com)
Rebuilding public trust in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police won't be an easy matter. The Mounties' proud image took a beating following the deaths of Robert Dziekanski and Ian Bush while in custody. And the force faced withering criticism for bungling the Air India case, putting Maher Arar's life in jeopardy, feuding with the security services, punishing whistle-blowers, and misusing stun guns.
Against that background, Commissioner William Elliott's announcement Thursday that the Mounties plan to get out of the controversial business of investigating themselves is a welcome step forward, albeit a belated one.
Letter from NDP MP Libby Davies to Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq Re: MMAR

February 4, 2010
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq
An EndProhibition Personal Account: Robert Ling
The following is a personal account from one of our End Prohibition members in Ontario. He is one of thousands of Canadians who suffer from a malady that can be alleviated by the use of cannabis (marijuana). Although 4000 people in Canada are exempted from criminal sanctions for their choice in medication, many tens of thousands more have been unable to access this respite from the drug war.
In this account Robert relates his experiences with his illness, his medicinal use of cannabis, and the bureaucratic labyrinth of the Canadian Medical Marijuana Access Regulations (MMAR). He is one of many thousands of Canadians who use cannabis safely and should not fear criminal penalty for this personal health decision.
B.C. reaches out to most vulnerable HIV patients with $48-million program
Tainted cocaine linked to illnesses in Winnipeg
Brian Hutchinson: Is Vancouver ready for its Olympic-sized close-up?
By Brian Hutchinson in Vancouver, National Post RCMP to stop investigating itself: commissioner
Janice Tibbetts, Canwest News Service Statement by Jack Layton, delivered to the media today (Friday, February 5)
Good afternoon. Thank you all for coming.Nunavut man facing pot charges launches Charter case over medical marijuana club
By Bob Weber, Canadian Press
CBC News
Government House Leader Jay Hill says the government's main legislative priorities are the next budget and economic issues.
Canadian activist and legalization advocate Marc Emery needs your help! He is facing extradition to the United States for sale of cannabis seeds to American customers, even though he conducted all of his political activities while remaining in Canada. Call Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson to tell him not to extradite Marc Emery and allow him to either go free or serve his time in Canada.
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By Gloria Galloway and Ddaniel Leblan, Globe and Mail
By Helen Branswell Medical Reporter (CP)