Arrests in the Calgary area for alleged drug offences have been in a continuing decline, according to the most recent statistics available from the Calgary Police Service, but they still...
Drug offences [investigated by law enforcement] (http://www. calgary. ca/cps/Documents/statistical-reports/2013-annual-statistical-report.
The passage of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in 1996 marked a major shift in the way Canada views and handles drug offences and substance-related crimes.
In an article posted last week, the basics of Canadian criminal law regarding drug offences were described.
Since knowing the law is your first step in protecting your rights, here you'll find a brief overview of how the Canadian criminal justice system views drug offences and what the possible punishments are for various drug-related offences.