Goodale prepares amnesty for pot possession offences

A pardon, or record suspension, means a person’s criminal record is separated from other records and is only disclosed in limited circumstances. So, while a pardon doesn’t erase a record completely, it can make it easier to get a job or travel.

In December, the Commons began debating a private member’s bill from NDP MP Murray Rankin that would expunge criminal records for what he said were 500,000 Canadians with convictions for simple possession. The House of Commons will rise at the end of June, giving the Liberals until then to get their legislation through the House of Commons and the Senate.

“The laws with respect to cannabis that have existed historically, we believe, are out of step with current mores and views in Canada, but are not of the same nature as the historic, social injustice that was imposed in relation to the LGBTQ2 community," he told reporters the day cannabis was officially made legal.

She noted that the application process for obtaining a pardon is “quite complex” and requires people to demonstrate they have been in “good conduct up until the point in time they wish to have their records expunged,” which can be problematic since the original low-level cannabis conviction could often have acted as a gateway to reduced job prospects and further criminality.

globepolitics As many said that smoking pot all their lives made them better and more intelligent and it does not matter that it was against the law. Who cares of the rule of law as it is all political as the Peoples Republic of stupid Chinese say it is and thus, should not be respected. ....

globepolitics They bought votes last election by legalizing pot. Looking to buy more by pardoning? Are we really THAT stupid, or am I the only one not on drugs?

globepolitics 2/ A big difference between PERSONAL POSESSION & POSESSION WITH INTENT or falsified medical documents.

globepolitics As long as it's NOT for repeat offenders...in large quantities...or for sale or traffic? No problem.

globepolitics That’s right. When you are embroiled in an unprecedented political scandal and corruption why not stir the “pot” with “pot” and hope for the best. After all, cannabis played a big role in electing this government so why not mix things up with a winning formula 😂

globepolitics He should prepare to be Prime Minister, if the stories about him being next in line should Trudeau not be able to continue.

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