Legislation Targeting Serious Drug Crime Comes Into Force
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/06/12 -- The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the coming into force of the Targeting Serious Drug Crime - component of the Safe Streets and Communities (Bill C-10).
"The production and trafficking of illicit drugs is one of the most significant sources of money for gangs and organized crime in Canada" said Minister Nicholson. "Today our message is clear that if you are in the business of producing, trafficking, importing or exporting of drugs, you'll now face jail time."
This bill specifically targets gangs and other organized criminal groups who participate in the illegal drug trade. It toughens the penalty and offence structure of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and creates mandatory jail time for offenders when, for example:
The Government introduced the Safe Streets and Communities Act on September 20, 2011, fulfilling its commitment to expeditiously reintroduce a series of law-and-order bills aimed at combating crime and terrorism. The Safe Streets and Communities Act received Royal Assent on March 13, 2012.
An online version of the legislation can be found at .
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SAFE STREETS & COMMUNITIES ACT: TARGETING SERIOUS DRUG CRIME
Safe Streets and Communities Act
The Safe Streets and Communities Act received Royal Assent on March 13, 2012. The criminal law amendments in this legislation will make communities safer by:
Targeting Serious Drug Crime
The Safe Streets and Communities Act amends the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to address serious organized drug crime. The CDSA now provides mandatory minimum penalties for serious drug offences when they are carried out for organized crime purposes, or if they involve targeting youth. The legislation supports the National Anti-Drug Strategy's efforts to combat illicit drug production and distribution and help disrupt criminal enterprises by targeting drug suppliers.
The serious offences targeted in the Safe Streets and Communities Act include:
The Safe Streets & Communities Act also includes provisions that:
The aggravating factors involve offences committed:
The security, health and safety aggravating factors are:
Also, GHB and flunitrazepam, most commonly known as date-rape drugs, and amphetamine drugs, have been moved from Schedule III to Schedule I, which will result in higher maximum penalties for illegal activities involving these drugs.
Exemptions for drug treatment programs
In cases where the offender is an addict, the legislation allows a court to delay imposing a sentence while the addicted offender undergoes a drug treatment program approved by the province under the supervision of the court as outlined in section 720(2) of the Criminal Code or a Drug Treatment Court approved program. These programs encourage the offender to deal with the addiction that motivates their criminal behaviour. If the person successfully completes the treatment program, the court may impose a suspended or reduced sentence.
Review of the CDSA Amendments
The legislation provides that a Committee of the Senate, of the House of Commons or of both Houses would undertake a comprehensive review of the provisions and operations of the amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act five years after it comes into force.
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ANNEX A
New Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Serious Drug Offences
Schedule I drugs (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, etc.)
ANNEX B
New Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Serious Drug Offences
Schedule II drugs (cannabis and marijuana)
(1) Aggravating Factors List A
The aggravating factors include offences committed:
(2) Aggravating Factors List B
The aggravating factors include offences committed:
(3) Health and Safety Factors
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Julie Di Mambro
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice
613-992-4621
Media Relations
Department of Justice
613-957-4207
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Datum: 06.11.2012 - 11:14 Uhr
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