Clean Canada Act


Clean Canada Act
The Issue
*Section 1. Purpose*
This Act aims to address substance abuse by providing mandatory minimum rehabilitation sentences for individuals convicted of possessing Scheduled One controlled substances.
*Section 2. Definitions*
- "Scheduled One controlled substance" refers to substances classified under Schedule I of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19).
- "Rehabilitation program" means a court-ordered treatment program focusing on substance abuse treatment and education.
*Section 3. Mandatory Sentence*
(1) Any person convicted of possessing a Scheduled One controlled substance shall be sentenced to a rehabilitation program for:
- 30 days for the first conviction
- 60 days for the second conviction
- 120 days for the third conviction
- And so on, doubling the sentence for each subsequent conviction
(2) The court may order additional treatment or supervision as deemed necessary.

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The Issue
*Section 1. Purpose*
This Act aims to address substance abuse by providing mandatory minimum rehabilitation sentences for individuals convicted of possessing Scheduled One controlled substances.
*Section 2. Definitions*
- "Scheduled One controlled substance" refers to substances classified under Schedule I of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19).
- "Rehabilitation program" means a court-ordered treatment program focusing on substance abuse treatment and education.
*Section 3. Mandatory Sentence*
(1) Any person convicted of possessing a Scheduled One controlled substance shall be sentenced to a rehabilitation program for:
- 30 days for the first conviction
- 60 days for the second conviction
- 120 days for the third conviction
- And so on, doubling the sentence for each subsequent conviction
(2) The court may order additional treatment or supervision as deemed necessary.

497
Supporter Voices
Petition created on March 1, 2026