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Liberals and NDP vote down common sense opioid legislation: MP McLeod

“This bill would have saved thousands of lives by strengthening sentences of convicted criminals.”
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Cathy McLeod represents the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding in Ottawa.

OTTAWA – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, is extremely disappointed that Liberal and NDP members of Parliament voted down common sense legislation that would have helped fight BCs tragic opioid crisis.

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Bill C-338, a private member’s bill which was introduced by Bob Saroya and seconded by Cathy McLeod, would have created stronger penalties for those who traffic dangerous drugs.

“Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Government voted down Bill C-338 and took the side of drug dealers and criminals. This bill would have saved thousands of lives by strengthening sentences of convicted criminals,” said McLeod.

“Canada is in the grips of a deadly fentanyl epidemic. This legislation was about introducing tougher sentences for drug traffickers who exploit the addictions of others for personal profit,” stated McLeod.

There were 488 illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C. during the first four months of this year.