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From: Alex McClelland
Date: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Subject: [AAN] Invitation to endorse letter re: mandatory minimum sentences
To: AIDS ACTION NOW
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From: Dr. Thomas Kerr
Date: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Subject: Invitation to endorse letter re: mandatory minimum sentences
To: mcclelland.alex (at) gmail.com
*"We, the undersigned, are concerned that the federal government is
pursuing significant amendments to federal drug legislation, through Bill
S-10, which are not scientifically grounded and which research demonstrates
may actually contribute to health and social harms in our communities."*
Dear Colleague,
As you may know, the federal government of Canada is currently considering
Bill S-10, the Penalties for Organized Drug Crime Act. Bill S-10 proposes a
range of amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and other
related Acts, including the introduction of mandatory minimum prison
sentences.
This legislation and the provisions contained demonstrate an example of
policy that is not evidence-based and that will likely not meaningfully
improve health and safety in our communities. The Canadian Public Health
Association, the Urban Health Research Initiative and the BC Centre for
Excellence in HIV/AIDS have partnered together to write an open
letterto
the federal government on behalf of doctors, scientists, researchers,
and
academics that are concerned about this proposed legislation, and
particularly the potential impact of introducing mandatory minimum
sentences.
*
We invite you to join us in voicing concern about this Bill by signing on to
the letter. Click here to read and sign the
letter.
*
Substance use and drug-related harms are a serious concern in communities
across Canada. As health professionals and researchers, our goal is to
improve public health and safety. Research indicates that the approach
proposed by Bill S-10 will only serve to create greater health and social
harms. Canada needs an evidence-based approach to drug policy that
prioritizes public health, not costly incarceration schemes that will take
resources away from effective prevention and treatment initiatives.
Please join us in supporting evidence-based drug policy by signing the
letterand
taking the time to circulate it to other concerned health practioners,
scientists, researchers, and academics across Canada.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
*Thomas Kerr, PhD*
Assistant Professor, Division of AIDS, University of British Columbia
Co-Director, Urban Health Research Initiative, BC Centre for Excellence in
HIV/AIDS
*Debra Lynkowski*
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Public Health Association
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Julio Montaner, MD, FRCPC*
Professor, Division of AIDS, University of British Columbia
Director, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Immediate Past-President, International AIDS Society
*Evan Wood, MD, PhD*
Associate Professor, Division of AIDS, University of British Columbia
Co-Director, Urban Health Research Initiative, BC Centre for Excellence in
HIV/AIDS
Director, International Centre for Science in Drug Policy*
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