On Wednesday December 2 2009, CSSDP chapters across Canada are going to be demonstrating against the introduction of mandatory minimum sentences, sending the message that young Canadians need education not condemnation.  Mandatory incarceration will not help young Canadians!

The Senate resumed meeting in Fall 2009 with several of the Conservatives' law and order bills before it.  Bill C-15 is being heard by the Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs at the Senate level.  Hearings began October 8^th, with seven meetings being held since then discussing C15.  Witnesses from Canada and the United States have provided evidence to the committee, and like the Parliamentary committee, many witnesses have warned of the negative implications of this bill.  In place of Bill C-15 we urge sensible drug policy which acknowledges the evidence in front of it.  We, like many of the witnesses, are calling for the end of drug prohibition in Canada and the implementation of policies that work for Canadians in addressing the problems of substances and substance use in our country.

For info on Bill C-15's status at the Senate click here

For transcripts from Committee hearings click here

Contact your Senator and tell them to vote against Bill C-15!