cannabisnews.com: Decriminalization of Marijuana Focus of CBC News Decriminalization of Marijuana Focus of CBC News Posted by CN Staff on May 25, 2003 at 22:16:31 PT By CBC On-Air Source: CBC The controversial debate over marijuana decriminalization heats up again this week in the House of Commons with the tabling of a multi-purpose marijuana bill. Polls indicate a majority of Canadians support decriminalization and recent court decisions echo this sentiment. But will the government acquiesce and leave itself open to criticism from a still vocal minority opposed to the bill? As events unfold, CBC Newsworld and CBC Television present a daylong examination of the issues surrounding marijuana decriminalization. CBC News: Big Picture "Going to Pot" airs on both networks on Tuesday, May 27. CBC News: Big Picture "Going to Pot" is explored throughout the day on most CBC Newsworld programming and on CBC Television news programs such as CBC News: Morning, CBC News: Today, Canada Now and The National. Highlights include: CBC News: Morning - Host Alison Smith interviews politicians, drug activists, law enforcement workers and other newsmakers at the heart of the marijuana decriminalization debate. Live in Saint John, New Brunswick, Harry Forestell reports from the Pot Cafe. (CBC-TV from 6 - 7 a.m. local, CBC Newsworld from 6 - 10:30 a.m. ET) CBC News: Today - Nancy Wilson interviews newsmakers involved on both sides of the marijuana decriminalization debate and presents a report that examines whether the proposed bill would contribute to higher pot use among Canadian youth. (CBC Television and CBC Newsworld at noon) Newsworld Today - Live from Toronto, Christopher Thomas presents a profile of Alan Young, a Toronto lawyer involved in the decriminalization movement, and a report on the effect of marijuana-related arrests on the Canadian court system. Live from Calgary, Kathleen Petty speaks to newsmakers and presents a story on how the new legislation would affect marijuana grow operations. (CBC Newsworld at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m. ET) Politics - Don Newman speaks with federal Justice Minister Martin Cauchon. (CBC Newsworld at 5 p.m. ET) Canada Now - Ian Hanomansing presents news of the day's marijuana-related events and reaction to the proposed legislation. Ioanna Roumeliotis reports on the United States' anti-decriminalization stance and its view of Canada as a gateway to drug traffic. Local Canada Now units present related stories emanating from their own communities. (CBC-TV at 6 p.m., CBC Newsworld at 7 p.m. ET) The National - Peter Mansbridge presents news from the day's events, an interview with Justice Minister Cauchon and reaction to the marijuana bill. (CBC-TV at 10 p.m., CBC Newsworld at 9 p.m. ET) Complete Title: Decriminalization of Marijuana Focus of CBC News: Big Picture " Going To Pot " On CBC Television, CBC Newsworld May 27Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Published: Sunday, May 25, 2003Copyright: 2003 CBCContact: letters cbc.ca Website: http://www.cbc.ca/Related Articles & Web Site:Cannabis News Canadian Linkshttp://freedomtoexhale.com/can.htmCauchon To Table Controversial Pot Bill Tuesdayhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread16382.shtmlMarijuana Bill To Be Introduced Tuesdayhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread16376.shtmlNo Laws Ban Possession of Marijuanahttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread16321.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #8 posted by afterburner on May 27, 2003 at 07:20:25 PT: Breaking News Canadian Justice Minister, Attorney General, and Health Minister expected at press conference at 10:15 am EDT on Newsworld today, May.27.2003 to explain the new cannabis decriminalization legislation being introduced today. Months of committee and debate to follow with probable adoption by fall. [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by FoM on May 26, 2003 at 20:46:45 PT Here Are The Rest of The Links from The CBC Quotes: Owen Wood, CBC News Online | May 26, 2003 -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/marijuana/quotes.htmlStatistics:Owen Wood, CBC News Online | May 26, 2003 -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/marijuana/statistics.html [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by FoM on May 26, 2003 at 20:35:05 PT CBC Indepth Backgrounder: Marijuana Here are great details of what is happening in Canada. A few links didn't work when I tried them but here are the ones that are working fine. I can't wait for tomorrow's news!Marijuana:CBC News Online | May 2003 -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/marijuana/Laws:Canada's marijuana law and the debate over decriminalization -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/marijuana_legalize.htmlMedical Marijuana:In July 2001, Canada became the first country to adopt a system regulating the medicinal use of marijuana -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/medical_marijuana.htmlCBC Archives:Go back as far as 1969 for reports on the marijuana debate from CBC Radio and CBC Television -- http://archives.cbc.ca/300c.asp?69-652-1-69Letters:Should marijuana laws be relaxed? Send your thoughts on the debate -- http://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/marijuana/viewpoint.html [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by FoM on May 26, 2003 at 08:21:29 PT puff_tuff Thanks for the article! I had a satellite outage so I'm running a little late! I quick tried to read the article while I was setting it up and read Joyce using the word Gestapo! Oh Me Oh My! [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by Jose Melendez on May 26, 2003 at 08:15:55 PT militant habitual compulsive prohibitionist "I was outraged and stayed until I was certain he was going to physically remove me," Mrs. Nalepka said. "Not wanting to embarrass myself, I did leave. But the more I think of their gestapo tactics, the angrier I get." Interesting choice of words, Ms. Nalepka. It makes me wonder... is there any security video? [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by puff_tuff on May 26, 2003 at 07:37:57 PT Joyce Nalepka barred Antidrug activist says she was barred from bill-signing ceremonyBy S.A. Miller THE WASHINGTON TIMEShttp://washingtontimes.com/metro/20030525-100936-3217r.htm [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by til on May 26, 2003 at 05:03:24 PT Enough is Enough 4 years ago I was detained 10 days at Batavia Prison for a 21yr old pot possession record in Ontario.I was attempting to visit my now American wife to discuss wedding plans.Result: Ongoing embarrassing moments which included no traditional wedding in the U.S.,no family Christmas's,confirmations,birthdays,graduations,weddings helping my ill motherinlaw etc..However the look and tears on my wife's face each time she visit's her family alone is the most hurting of all.Adding insult to injury, after refusing my waiver application to cross the border the U.S immigration added that attempt to cross to my criminal record.I think I've done my time for one joint 25 yrs ago.Enough is enough. Enough criminal records and lost opportunities.Enough wasted resources.Enough debates.Enough U.S. intimidation. Its just a weed that can make one feel a bit loopy. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by FoM on May 25, 2003 at 22:39:57 PT About Canadian News I watch News World International as my primary TV News source. They seem honest and they appear to speak truthfully. They don't show prejudice. I'm looking forward to the 27th! Go Canada! [ Post Comment ] Post Comment