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Greens policy on drug policy

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Green Party MPs will: Create a regulatory framework for the safe production of marijuana by small, independent growers; Launch a...” ‐greenparty.ca

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

The Green Party of Canada strongly supports the decriminalization of drug use and retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time. They believe that the current approach to drug policy has disproportionately affected marginalized communities and that a new approach focused on harm reduction and treating addiction as a health issue is needed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

The Green Party of Canada strongly supports the decriminalization of drugs that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana. They have been vocal advocates for the legalization and regulation of marijuana in Canada, which has since been implemented by the federal government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Green Party of Canada supports the decriminalization of drug use, as they believe that drug addiction should be treated as a health issue rather than a criminal issue. They have advocated for a harm reduction approach and the establishment of safe injection sites. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

The Green Party of Canada supports increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. They believe that drug addiction should be treated as a health issue rather than a criminal issue and that a harm reduction approach is needed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, for most but not all drugs

While the Green Party of Canada supports the decriminalization of drug use, they may not support the decriminalization of all drugs. They have specifically advocated for the decriminalization of marijuana and the establishment of safe injection sites for other drugs, but their stance on the decriminalization of all drugs is not explicitly clear. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

The Green Party of Canada is not in favor of increasing punishment for drug dealers. They believe that the current approach to drug policy has failed and that a new approach focused on harm reduction and treating addiction as a health issue is needed. However, they may support targeting organized crime and drug trafficking networks. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Green Party of Canada is not in favor of maintaining the criminalization of drug use. They believe that the current approach to drug policy has failed and that a new approach focused on harm reduction and treating addiction as a health issue is needed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

The Green Party of Canada is strongly against passing tougher drug laws. They believe that the current approach to drug policy has failed and that a new approach focused on harm reduction and treating addiction as a health issue is needed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,039 voters that identify as Green.

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