Hon. Maxime Bernier, MP - Beauce

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The Honourable Maxime Bernier

Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus

Constituency:Beauce Map – Elections Canada

Province / Territory:Québec

Email:maxime.bernier@parl.gc.ca

Web Site:www.maximebernier.com/en

Preferred Language:French

Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 Telephone: 613-992-8053 Fax: 613-995-0687 Mail may be sent postage-free to any Member of Parliament.

Constituency Office(s)

• 11535 1st Avenue (Main Office) Suite 430 St-Georges, Québec G5Y 7H5 Telephone: 418-227-2171 Fax: 418-227-3093
• 1068 Vachon Blvd North Suite 225 Sainte-Marie de Beauce, Québec G6E 1M6 Telephone: 418-387-4224 Fax: 418-387-8124

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EDIT 12sept2016:  Marc Emery publicly supports Maxime Bernier, so went to this blog to find out, and sure enough, he's a Flip-flopper ... from 2012, he said it's not a priority, and in 2016, he leans to support it.  http://ipolitics.ca/2016/09/14/prince-of-pot-throws-full-support-behind-maxime-bernier/  This makes me wonder if other MPs have changed their minds.  You can see the spreadsheet  here,  feel free to comment on any MPs blogpost if you know of an updated statement.  Thanks.  Sam Vekemans, Victoria, BC 

Tory leadership race sparks issue of marijuana legalization

Rona Ambrose fronted anti-pot position as health minister, but stance as interim leader is unclear

By Evan Dyer, CBC News Posted: Apr 16, 2016 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 16, 2016 5:00 AM ET

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But last week Maxime Bernier injected a slightly unexpected element into the race when he suggested he was leaning toward supporting a Liberal motion to legalize possession of marijuana for recreational use, as has already happened in four U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

"I think it must be time to have a discussion with that," he told Rosemary Barton, host of CBC News Network's Power & Politics. "I am happy that this government will bring a bill."

"I am more for it" than against it, he said. "It depends how the government will do it. At the end I will decide whether I will vote for it or against it. But I am more toward — for — that."

That position sets Bernier at odds with his party's long-held opposition to loosening the laws against recreational use of marijuana.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/marijuana-leadership-bernier-leitch-ambrose-1.3527691

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DID NOT VOTE on Decriminalization motion

Vote No. 89

42nd Parliament, 1st Session

Sitting No. 72 - Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Sponsor:
Mr. Rankin (Victoria)

That the House: (a) recognize the contradiction of continuing to give Canadian criminal records for simple possession of marijuana after the government has stated that it should not be a crime; (b) recognize that this situation is unacceptable to Canadians, municipalities and law enforcement agencies; (c) recognize that a growing number of voices, including that of a former Liberal prime minister, are calling for decriminalization to address this gap; and (d) call upon the government to immediately decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana for personal use.

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HouseChamberBusiness/ChamberVoteDetail.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&Vote=89

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Post by Unschedule Cannabis - Remove from the CDSA, for a SAFER Canada.

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opposed

Legalization of marijuana

"Not a priority," said Maxime Bernier

First published January 19, 2012 at 06:00

By Jean-Louis Fortin | Le Journal de Montreal
"(Legalization) is not a priority for our government. The priority of our government is to focus on the economy. That's why that report (on the Red Tape Reduction) is important for us, "he said.

(Google translate)
«(La légalisation) ce n'est pas une priorité de notre gouvernement. La priorité de notre gouvernement, c'est de nous concentrer sur l'économie. Voilà pourquoi ce rapport- là (sur la réduction de la paperasse) est important pour nous», a-t-il affirmé.


http://tvanouvelles.ca/lcn/infos/national/archives/2012/01/20120119-060020.html

 

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On Dec 10, 2013 4:58 AM, "Sam Vekemans" <@gmail.com> wrote:
December 10, 2013
Member: Hon. Maxime Bernier Constituency Office: 11535 1st Avenue, Suite 430 (Main Office) St-Georges, Québec G5Y 7H5
Telephone: 418-227-2171 Fax: 418-227-3093 Email: maxime.bernier@parl.gc.ca
Dear Hon. Maxime Bernier,
Do you support the simple removal of Cannabis/Marijuana from the criminal code of Canada, and let it be treated the same as Lettuce, Tomato, Oregano, Roses, Aloe Vera, Fern or any other common garden herb, flower or house plant?
Do you know the difference between Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis?
I look forward to receiving your responses as it will be made public, so then others wont need to ask you the same question.
Kind regards,
Sam Vekemans (address)
P.S. All 303 Members of Parliament are being asked these same questions.