Zap Action To Support Decriminalization
A private members bill to decriminalize the personal possession of substances Bill C-216 is currently being debated in the house of commons and we need your help to get it to the next stage.
To make it easy for all we are holding our first ever online Zap Event, a direct action strategy that originated in the early gay rights movement. We gather via Zoom and first learn about the bill and the importance of decriminalization. We will share resources, such as letter templates, petitions and graphics and answer any questions you may have. In part two of the event, we will all engage in direct action by calling our MPs (leave a message), Tweeting at them, writing emails, and collecting signatures for petitions. All in one hour.
DecrimAlready Zap event - May 25 at 4:30 PM Mountain Time
We need to take urgent action.
The vote to move the bill to the committee stage is on June 1st, 2022.
Getting the bill to committee means it can be reviewed and experts are consulted, most importantly people who use drugs, but also policy, health and legal experts.
The can not be partisan and everyone should be open to giving this bill a chance to be reviewed. This is our ask of all MPs, Ministers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Bill C-216 proposes
The reform of Canadian drug policies to decriminalize simple possession of drugs listed in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
The expungement of conviction records for simple possession of controlled substances.
A health-based National Strategy that includes access to a regulated safer supply of drugs, the expansion of trauma-informed treatment services, recovery and harm reduction services, and public education and awareness campaigns throughout Canada
Can’t make it to Zap? Don’t worry. Use the resources below to support Bill C-216.
Media Backgrounder with basic information on Bill C-216 and its aims.
Link to a “contact your MP” easy to use form letter (add your personal reason if you wish).
Find the contact information for your MP
Sign our Lead Now Petition in support of Bill C-216. Let’s get to 10,000 signatures!
Add organizational endorsements to Bill C-216
Add the image below to your social media
