http://www.jointogether.org/sa/news/summaries/reader/0%2C1854%2C575122%2C00.html
"The marijuana decriminalization bill makes possession of 15 grams or less punishable by fines instead of criminal charges. The legislation would also give police more authority, tools, and training to catch drug-impaired drivers. In addition, the measure calls for $6.9 million for law enforcement.
'The whole idea here is to make what is now voluntary, mandatory,' said Justice Minister Irwin Cotler. 'That is the purpose of the legislation, which is to save lives where deaths are caused by drug-impaired driving.'
The bill was sent back to the Commons Justice Committee for review after the Tories said it was too soft on drugs and the New Democrats party (NDP) said it was too harsh."
