✘ Bill C-216, Health-Based Approach to Substance Use Act

Bill

Bill C-216, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to enact the Expungement of Certain Drug-related Convictions Act and the National Strategy on Substance Use Act

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

The fundamental purpose of Bill C-216 is to immediately decriminalize personal possession of illicit drugs across Canada, without addressing the complex issues of implementation. It fails to define personal possession, address other necessary public policy measures or needed extensive engagement with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners and other stakeholders.

Failed.

Bill Status

Bill defeated.