GOVERNMENT GETS TOUGH ON DRUGGED DRIVING

Peace Country MP Chris Warkentin says he's extremely pleased to see
the government impose stricter substance laws that will prevent
motorists from getting behind the wheel while under the influence of
drugs.

Under the tougher laws those caught impaired by either drugs or
alcohol face a maximum life sentence if they cause death while
impaired and a maximum of 10 years in jail if they cause bodily harm.
Warkentin says imposing tougher laws was long overdue The act also
makes it easier for Crown Prosecutors to obtain a dangerous offender
designation which is one of the most severe sentences available under
Canadian Law.