Exam 3: Drug Policy

Under which schedule of The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act would the possession of isosafrole (used in making MDMA) be located?

In 2004, Parliament passed the Jean Chretien Pledge to Africa Act. According to this act what can governments of WTO member countries grant?

Before what year in Canada were natural health products sold as either drugs or food under the Food and Drugs Act?

In the early 1900s in Canada, what were the fears regarding opium connected to?

In what year did Health Canada implement The Marihuana Medical Access Regulations?

Since the inception of the Marihuana Medical Access Program (MMAP), stakeholder concerns have grown. All of the following have been raised EXCEPT which one?

In 2013 Canada's police chiefs voted overwhelmingly in favour of reforming drug laws in the country. What was one of the key changes stated in the textbook?

Describe the main reason an interest was generated to create The Opium Act of 1908.

Richard claims he was the first person to have his case heard in a drug treatment court in Canada. In what year would his case have been heard?

Describe Bill S-10, and the areas that highlight serious crime.

Describe the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) and state the year in which these were passed.

Identify which part of Canadian legislation addresses Drug Paraphernalia Laws, and what is the scope of penalties.

Drug regulations in Canada were not driven by concerns for the health of its citizens but it had more to do with public fear of Chinese and Japanese immigrants.

In the 1950s illegal drug use was on the decline in Canada.

Describe the Natural Health Products standards in Canada.

A former Winnipeg police officer, a member of the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Stated if police are suggesting tickets for possession less than 30 grams ( called a common offence) then prohibition should take place altogether.

Give a brief description of the internet activity between Canada and the United States as it relates to pharmaceuticals.

If you are seeking to live in a country where Marijuana has received approval as a therapeutic drug you will find that Mexico is the only country that does.

With respect to regulating drugs in Canada, what is the responsibility of the provincial and territorial governmental bodies?

In 2016 the Government of Canada replaced the National Anti-Drug Strategy with the Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy in response to which crisis?