PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK, AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Whereas:
-Cannabis prohibition began with no scientific, medical or social justification, and was initiated as an effort to harass, punish and deport racial minorities;
-Cannabis medicines are safe and effective for treating a wide variety of ailments, are not readily available to all who require them;
-Several non governmental models currently exist where privately owned and government regulated dispensaries are benefitting their communities, internationally, federally and provincially, and even municipally
-The Federal government of Canada has given the provinces the responsibility of deciding on the distribution regime, regulation and taxation of its choice.
We, the undersigned, Citizens or residents of THE MARITIME PROVINCES OF CANADA, call upon the Government of their respective province to immediately:
1. End police raids against community medical cannabis dispensaries, and enable their municipal regulation;
2. Hold stake holder meetings for all those involved in the Maritime cannabis industry, including patients and therefore become informed of the many aspects of its medicinal benefit to our community, before enacting provincial, or regulations;
3. Consider the many Canadian signatures found under the PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA - E-18 (CANNABIS) where it states, “End police raids against community medical cannabis dispensaries, and enable their municipal regulation” and several of its similar ongoing petitions our Canadian government is currently hearing in this regard.
Updates
September 20, 2017
Seeing 250 names on this list feels incredible because it hits home knowing how many folks rely on these dispensaries for relief. This growth shows that our neighbors are finally speaking up against these raids. I am feeling more hopeful about our path forward than I have in a very long time.
Reached 250 supporters
September 17, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 16, 2017
September 16, 2017
Seeing the count climb makes me think of my brother and everyone else who relies on these local centers for their health. Let us push together to hit our first hundred signatures so the provincial governments cannot ignore what we are saying.
September 16, 2017
Watching the count tick upward reminds me of the friends who rely on these dispensaries every single day for relief. We are about to hit our next goal and I need you to pass this link along to someone who hasn't seen it yet. Let's keep this momentum moving so the provinces finally pay attention.
117 Comments
dispensaries for medical patients is a must to allow the best choice and access. Not everyone want to buy their pants online, so why would everyone want to buy their medicine online. dispensaries are like going to a pharmacy, the staff there are the experts, like paharmasists are for pharmacudicals. keep dispensaries.
Much would rather dispensaries over any crown operation. Privately owned and government regulated can be done if the governments resources were put to good use. More jobs will be created that way!
Over controlling distribution will be counterproductive and encourage the old black market/mail order. Allowing experienced workers give advice and experience, and owners to carer to customers as they see best, is the only real way forward.
I can't tell you how many ppl tell me I'm an angel everyday just because I provide safe access to quality meds for cancer. the end of Maritime Dispensaries is the end of the free meds for cancer patients. lets not let this happen!
after 4 pages of prescription medication failed my son ..medicinal marijuana is the only thing that actually helped my sons condition.. The ready availability of it in dispensaries is as important and as medically necessary,as pharmacies
Medical patients should be able to access to their medicine.
I would much rather the government corporate the dispensaries than me buy out the liquor store really
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PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK, AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Whereas:
-Cannabis prohibition began with no scientific, medical or social justification, and was initiated as an effort to harass, punish and deport racial minorities;
-Cannabis medicines are safe and effective for treating a wide variety of ailments, are not readily available to all who require them;
-Several non governmental models currently exist where privately owned and government regulated dispensaries are benefitting their communities, internationally, federally and provincially, and even municipally
-The Federal government of Canada has given the provinces the responsibility of deciding on the distribution regime, regulation and taxation of its choice.
We, the undersigned, Citizens or residents of THE MARITIME PROVINCES OF CANADA, call upon the Government of their respective province to immediately:
1. End police raids against community medical cannabis dispensaries, and enable their municipal regulation;
2. Hold stake holder meetings for all those involved in the Maritime cannabis industry, including patients and therefore become informed of the many aspects of its medicinal benefit to our community, before enacting provincial, or regulations;
3. Consider the many Canadian signatures found under the PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA - E-18 (CANNABIS) where it states, “End police raids against community medical cannabis dispensaries, and enable their municipal regulation” and several of its similar ongoing petitions our Canadian government is currently hearing in this regard.
Updates
September 20, 2017
Seeing 250 names on this list feels incredible because it hits home knowing how many folks rely on these dispensaries for relief. This growth shows that our neighbors are finally speaking up against these raids. I am feeling more hopeful about our path forward than I have in a very long time.
Reached 250 supporters
September 17, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 16, 2017
September 16, 2017
Seeing the count climb makes me think of my brother and everyone else who relies on these local centers for their health. Let us push together to hit our first hundred signatures so the provincial governments cannot ignore what we are saying.
September 16, 2017
Watching the count tick upward reminds me of the friends who rely on these dispensaries every single day for relief. We are about to hit our next goal and I need you to pass this link along to someone who hasn't seen it yet. Let's keep this momentum moving so the provinces finally pay attention.
117 Comments
As a patient I will say that access to medicine is crucial and often online options are not as immediate of a solution when chronic pain / conditions arise. For everyone to feel safe we need to know that we can shop without the fear of a police presence charging us seeking help or the dispensary for providing a health care service.
dispensaries for medical patients is a must to allow the best choice and access. Not everyone want to buy their pants online, so why would everyone want to buy their medicine online. dispensaries are like going to a pharmacy, the staff there are the experts, like paharmasists are for pharmacudicals. keep dispensaries.
Much would rather dispensaries over any crown operation. Privately owned and government regulated can be done if the governments resources were put to good use. More jobs will be created that way!
Over controlling distribution will be counterproductive and encourage the old black market/mail order. Allowing experienced workers give advice and experience, and owners to carer to customers as they see best, is the only real way forward.
I can't tell you how many ppl tell me I'm an angel everyday just because I provide safe access to quality meds for cancer. the end of Maritime Dispensaries is the end of the free meds for cancer patients. lets not let this happen!
after 4 pages of prescription medication failed my son ..medicinal marijuana is the only thing that actually helped my sons condition.. The ready availability of it in dispensaries is as important and as medically necessary,as pharmacies
Medical patients should be able to access to their medicine.
I would much rather the government corporate the dispensaries than me buy out the liquor store really
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As a patient I will say that access to medicine is crucial and often online options are not as immediate of a solution when chronic pain / conditions arise. For everyone to feel safe we need to know that we can shop without the fear of a police presence charging us seeking help or the dispensary for providing a health care service.