Because no Canadian should be held back by a criminal record for an act that is no longer a crime. Show your support for those fighting for cannabis amnesty, sign the petition and purchase Pardon Products.

We, the undersigned residents of Canada draw the attention of the House to the following:

THAT:

Criminal convictions relating to simple cannabis possession have devastating consequences for Canadians. They restrict Canadians from travelling to the United States, reduce access to housing and prevent participation in communities through volunteering and meaningful employment. Moreover, the discriminatory way in which cannabis offences have been historically policed means that the enforcement of cannabis-related offences has disproportionately targeted racialized and marginalized Canadians – the most vulnerable members of our society. No Canadian should be burdened with a criminal record for a minor, non-harmful act that is no longer a crime.

THEREFORE:

We call upon Parliament to immediately enact legislation that grants pardons to all individuals for the offence of simple possession of cannabis.