In Canada, the LeDain Commission's interim (1970) and final reports (1973) considered the possibility of eliminating the offence of possession of any illegal drugs but did not specifically say so, concluding, " No one should be liable to imprisonment for simple possession of a psychotropic drug for non-medical purposes" (242, Interim Report) The maximum sentence should be a fine of $100, and judges should use their judicial discretion and strive to minimize the effects of criminal law in cases of possession of any psychotropic drug;
Au Canada, le rappo
rt provisoire de la Commission Ledain (1970) et le Rapport final (1973) examinent la possibilité de supprimer l’offense de possession de toutes drogues illicites et sans se prononcer carrément en ce sens, concluent que ‘no one sould be liable to imprisonment for simple possession of a psychotropic drug for non-medi
cal purposes’ (242, Interim report) La sentence maximale devrait en être une d’amende et d’un montant de 100$ et les juges devraient user de leur discrétion judici
...[+++]aire et s’efforcer de minimiser les effets du droit pénal dans les cas de possession de toute drogue psychotrope;