On October 16, 2013, Governor General David Johnston delivered the throne speech to usher in this years parliament. It was greeted by concern from the Canadian Coalition for Public Health.
“We remain concerned, however, about the government’s hard-line approach to the mentally ill in the criminal justice system and the place of harm reduction interventions for its citizens who are fighting addictions,” said Ian Cubert co-chair of the coalition.
Our local MP Bruce Hyer had a humorous but clever retort to Harper's touch on crime approach saying that he should start in the senate!
Keep your eyes on the budget as the budget reflects priorities and priorities reflect values!
You can read the entire release here:
“We remain concerned, however, about the government’s hard-line approach to the mentally ill in the criminal justice system and the place of harm reduction interventions for its citizens who are fighting addictions,” said Ian Cubert co-chair of the coalition.
Our local MP Bruce Hyer had a humorous but clever retort to Harper's touch on crime approach saying that he should start in the senate!
Keep your eyes on the budget as the budget reflects priorities and priorities reflect values!
You can read the entire release here:
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