I wonder if Churak was behind this
Canada to Decriminalize 'Pot' Over U.S. Objections
Tuesday, May 27, 2003 2:03 p.m. ET
By Randall Palmer
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Canadian government overrode objections from the United States and police groups Tuesday and introduced legislation to end criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Under the bill, people caught with 15 grams (half an ounce, or enough for about 15 to 30 "joints") or less of cannabis would only be fined, and criminal penalties would be reduced on those growing up to 25 marijuana plants.
"We have to ask ourselves as a society, does it make sense that a person who makes a bad choice can receive the lasting burden of a criminal conviction?" asked Justice Minister Martin Cauchon.
"A criminal conviction can limit career opportunities and make travel to other countries difficult. These factors, coupled with the possibility of a jail sentence, amount to sanctions that are disproportionate."
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