e-4712 (Correctional system)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
- At the direction of the Liberal government, the Correctional Service of Canada is operating the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) in federal correctional institutions, effectively encouraging illicit drugs use in prisons;
- Illicit drugs in federal institutions are contraband. Equally, any items used for injecting drugs are also contraband;
- Illicit drugs in federal institutions are contraband. Equally, any items used for injecting drugs are also contraband;
- The already hazardous workplace of the correctional officer is made more dangerous by the presence of the PNEP; and
- The Canadian Drug and Substances Strategy should focus on helping Canadians recover from addiction and receive treatment, not on supporting these addictions.
- Open for signature
- December 5, 2023, at 8:59 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- April 3, 2024, at 8:59 a.m. (EDT)