WHITE APPLAUDS DRUG POLICY SHIFT

In his new role as president of the National Drug Strategy of Canada,
former Langley MP Randy White is happy Prime Minister Stephen Harper
is getting tough on drugs.

A new National Drug Strategy, mandatory minimum prison sentences and
large fines for marijuana grow operations, a nationwide awareness
campaign, withdrawal of support for injection sites, a crackdown on
drug crime and no marijuana decriminalization legislation is a breath
of fresh air for Canadians, as well as a reflection of real
leadership we have not seen in decades in Canada, said White, who
retired as Abbotsford MP last year.

He represented Langley in most of his years in the House of Commons,
from 1993 to 2005.

Mr. Harpers leadership will re-focus Canada on treatment, prevention
and enforcement which is where the vast majority of countries in the
world are today. A new National Drug Strategy that promotes a healthy
lifestyle free of drugs, opposes legalization of drugs and support
of the United Nations Conventions and Treaties concerning drugs will
end the decade of enabling policies of the previous Liberal
government, he said.

The Drug Prevention Network of Canada is affiliated with Drug
Prevention Networks in South America, the U.S, Central America,
United Kingdom and many organizations in Canada.

We all applaud and support Mr. Harpers effort to fix the serious drug
problems we have in Canada and re-focus our efforts away from those
bureaucratic programs that keep people addicted.

We know from various scientific reports around the world that our new
government is on the right track and I am very pleased to see such a
significant and effective federal government agenda coming forward
this early in its mandate, said White.