Bill Detail
An Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis ✓ Became Law
This enactment amends the Criminal Records Act to, among other things, allow persons who have been convicted under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Narcotic Control Act and the National Defence Act only of simple possession of cannabis offences committed before October 17, 2018 to apply for a record suspension without being subject to the period required by the Criminal Records Act for other offences or to the fee that is otherwise payable in applying for a suspension.
This law makes it easier for people convicted of simple cannabis possession before October 17, 2018, to get a criminal record suspension. Normally, you have to wait a certain time and pay a fee to apply for a suspension. This bill removes those waiting periods and fees for these specific, low-level cannabis possession convictions.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | No | 0% | 100% |