News (Media Awareness Project) - CN BC: City Lobbies For Stiffer Penalties |
| Title: | CN BC: City Lobbies For Stiffer Penalties |
| Published On: | 2005-01-26 |
| Source: | Vancouver Sun (CN BC) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-08-20 22:21:54 |
CITY LOBBIES FOR STIFFER PENALTIES
PORT COQUITLAM - The City of Port Coquitlam wants to see the federal
government take a tougher stance on marijuana growing operations.
Council voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities to lobby Justice Minister and Attorney-General
Irwin Cotler to increase the minimum significant fines and/or minimum jail
time for convicted persons.
The resolution cited community risks such as fires, home invasions, costs
to local governments and organized crime.
PORT COQUITLAM - The City of Port Coquitlam wants to see the federal
government take a tougher stance on marijuana growing operations.
Council voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities to lobby Justice Minister and Attorney-General
Irwin Cotler to increase the minimum significant fines and/or minimum jail
time for convicted persons.
The resolution cited community risks such as fires, home invasions, costs
to local governments and organized crime.
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