I will not allow Canada to exploit the world's dirtiest oil while the rest of the world fights to prevent catastrophic climate change.Dear Canadian Leaders:
I will not allow Canada to exploit the world's dirtiest oil... more
"What Does the Government Got to Hide, Let Colvin Speak."
Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin testified before a special House of Commons committee on the
Canadian mission in Afghanistan on Nov. 18, 2009.
Colvin alleged that prisoners were turned over to Afghanistan's notorious intelligence service by the Canadian military in 2006-07 despite warnings that they would be tortured. He also suggested the federal government may have tried to cover up what was happening."What Does the Government Got to Hide, Let Colvin Speak."
Canadian diplomat Richard... more
Health-related costs per user are eight times higher for drinkers than they are for those who use cannabis, and are more than 40 times higher for tobacco smokers, according to a report published in the British Columbia Mental Health and Addictions Journal.
According to the report, “In terms of [health-related] costs per user: tobacco-related health costs are over $800 per user, alcohol-related health costs are much lower at $165 per user, and cannabis-related health costs are the lowest at $20 per user.”
The review, authored by researchers from the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia at the University of Victoria and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse at the University of Ottawa, stated: “Alcohol is used by a very large number of people with the vast majority of these using in low- or moderate-risk ways. Conversely, cannabis and tobacco are used by far fewer people. The majority of cannabis use is low- and moderate-risk, however, while the majority of tobacco is high-risk.”
The study reported that social costs applicable to marijuana are primarily “enforcement-related.”
The authors concluded: “The harms, risks and social costs of alcohol, cannabis and tobacco vary greatly. A lot has to do with how the substances are handled legally. Alcohol and tobacco are legal substances, which explains their low enforcement costs relative to cannabis. On the other hand, the health costs per user of tobacco and alcohol are much higher than for cannabis. This may indicate that cannabis use involves fewer health risks than alcohol or tobacco.
“These variations in risk, harms and cost need to be taken into account as we think about further efforts to deal with the use of these three substances. … Efforts to reduce social costs related to cannabis, for example, will likely involve shifting its legal status by decriminalizing casual use, to reduce the high enforcement costs. Such a shift may be warranted given the apparent lower health risk associated with most cannabis use.”
According to a recent Rasmussen national poll of 1,000 likely voters, Americans believe by more than two to one that alcohol is “more dangerous” than marijuana.
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A misconstrued text message announcing the passing of a beloved pet has sparked a flurry of diplomatic activity in Canada.
Transport Minister John Baird sent a message reading: "Thatcher has died".
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper was soon informed that 84-year-old former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had passed away.
But it was actually Mr Baird's beloved cat, named after his political heroine, who had died.
I wonder if the cold iron lady will still get that £3million state funeral that was rumoured when she was last unwell, unfortunatly the privatising witch is still with us.
poor cat tho...being named after a creature like thatcher.
After activists block their permit, Canadian company uses US trade agreement to sue Salvadoran gov'tAfter activists block their permit, Canadian company uses US trade agreement to sue... more
CANNABIS CULTURE - Supporters of Marc Emery showed up at their member of parliaments' offices last weekend to protest the pot activist's extradition to the United States for selling seeds.
Protesters waved signs and chanted at offices in several Canadian cities including Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Calgary Southwest riding and NDP leader Jack Layton's Toronto—Danforth riding.
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A Canadian teenager has been rescued unharmed, apart from minor frostbite, after drifting for almost three days on an ice floe together with two polar bear cubs and the carcass of their mother which he shot in self defence.
Federal government lawyers will ask a judge today to throw out the case of an Ontario restaurant owner who wants one of his former patrons stripped of his right to smoke medical marijuana.
This is the latest manoeuvre in the legal battle between Ted Kindos, owner of Gator Ted's Tap and Grill in Burlington, and former customer Steve Gibson.
The restaurant owner is facing a human rights complaint for asking Mr. Gibson not to light up outside his business.
So Mr. Kindos is looking for a declaration from the Federal Court that people with a permit to smoke medicinal marijuana cannot do so in a public place or any licensed establishment.
He also wants the court to order Health Canada not to renew the permit of his former patron, arguing Mr. Gibson has not been in compliance with its terms of use.
Mr. Gibson contends in his human rights complaint that he's being discriminated against because he has a disability. Mr. Kindos argues he could lose his liquor licence if he allows Mr. Gibson to smoke or hold the controlled substance in or out front of his restaurant.
The case is one of three dealing with medical marijuana working its way through the human rights complaints process in Ontario.
In court documents, federal government lawyers said they are seeking to dismiss the case, arguing there is no dispute that requires adjudication because Health Canada does not purport to authorize permit holders to smoke marijuana in violation of any applicable law or in an establishment subject to Ontario's liquor licensing laws.
The regulations are "completely silent" in terms of where and when Mr. Gibson is authorized to use marijuana for medical reasons and there is no evidence he disregarded the terms of his permit in any way, according to the documents.
In addition, they argue Mr. Kindos lacks the standing to challenge Mr. Gibson's permit renewal and that the regulations do not authorize Health Canada to refuse renewal of a permit on the basis an applicant has "flagrantly disregarded its terms."
But Mr. Kindos's lawyer, Gary Graham, said in court documents the medical marijuana regulations do allow Health Canada to refuse to renew a permit if any information, statement or other item in the renewal application is false or misleading.
He said compliance with the regulations also includes following an information document issued to permit holders advising that controlled substances should not be consumed in public places or in contravention of other applicable federal or provincial laws.
Police in Langley are investigating after a woman kicked a man in the groin so hard he lost a testicle — the latest in a series of similar assaults.Police in Langley are investigating after a woman kicked a man in the groin so hard he... more
You might have noticed that Canadian's don't have the same sort of exciting news that the US or Europe enjoy. But when we do get our own grubby hands on some news, you can be sure it's related to a 119 section legal document that no one understands.
Canadian death metal band Gales of Avalon have released a video for "Cold Dark Valleys." The song is from their forthcoming, as-yet-to-be-scheduled release entitled "Black Island."Canadian death metal band Gales of Avalon have released a video for "Cold Dark... more
The number of Canadians legally permitted to use pot as medicine has tripled in the past three years since the Conservatives took power.
At last official count by Health Canada this past June, 4,029 people were authorized to possess cannabis under Marijuana Medical Access Regulations, 2,841 were allowed to grow their own plants and 481 had special permission to grow it on behalf of another patient. That’s up from 1,273 who had permits in February 2006.
Ontario leads the legal pot pack with 1,631 licensed tokers, while 1,008 British Columbians have the right to light up. Manitoba, Alberta and New Brunswick have the fewest authorizations, and only 39 people have permits in Newfoundland.
Ottawa resident Russell Barth, who legally smokes pot to help relieve symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and fibromyalgia, is pleased authorized pot users are on the upward swing but believes the official tally represents a small fraction of those using marijuana for treatment. Many patients don’t bother to apply for a permit because of onerous paperwork or can’t find a doctor to sign their forms.
He said even when patients do have legal permission, they have trouble accessing quality, affordable pot. They also face hurdles transporting it and smoking it where they need it.
“It’s obscene. It’s systematic discrimination,” he said.
Health Canada grants permission to people who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, arthritis, epilepsy or HIV/AIDS.
Barth said Conservative Bill C-15, which cracks down on drug offences, including tougher penalties for marijuana trafficking, could impact legal medicinal users by making access more costly and less secure. Smaller growers and compassion clubs will fear being thrown in jail for long terms and will leave the market to organized criminals, he said.
Health Canada obtains its marijuana and seed supply from Prairie Plant Systems Incorporated, and licensed patients can buy their supply from the government or grow their own. But Barth called the federal supply “crap.”
Blair Longley, leader of the Marijuana Party of Canada, said marijuana should be legal for all Canadians who want to smoke it whether they are sick or in perfect health. But he sees the rising number of legal authorizations as a good sign more doctors are valuing its medicinal properties.
“When the program started, you had to almost prove you’d be dead in six months,” he said. “Now it’s more wide-based and easier to get for things like migraines and arthritis.”The number of Canadians legally permitted to use pot as medicine has tripled in the... more
The Royal Tour Office will not release Charles and Camilla's complete itinerary until next week (we will advise you as relevant), but it has advised of some appearances where the public will be able to meet and/or greet Their Royal Highnesses.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6
OFFICIAL WELCOME TO BRITISH COLUMBIA
4:00 om, provincial Parliament Buildings in Victoria
The Dominion Secretariat/Sécrétariat général
The Monarchist League of Canada/La ligue monarchiste du Canada
PO Box 1057
Oakville, ON L6J 5E9
(800) I'M LOYAL
(905) 855-7262 domsec@sympatico.caThe Royal Tour Office will not release Charles and Camilla's complete itinerary until... more
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