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MBates · 06-30-2015, 08:59 PM

I can't take it anymore...I have to post...

Oxycodone is illegal in Canada without a valid prescription. It is in Schedule 1 of our CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act)...together with a bunch of other serious drugs like cocaine, fentanyl, meth, opium etc.

In addition to it being illegal to possess or traffic controlled substances, it is in most circumstances much more seriously illegal to IMPORT them into Canada. Offences under the CDSA are considered criminal offences.

Section 6(3) of the CDSA makes the offence indictable with a maximum sentence of life in prison. If they prove it was for the purpose of trafficking and the amount is under 1 kg, you get a minimum 1 year jail sentence. If the amount is over 1 kg, you get a minimum 2 year jail sentence.

All of this applies the same to EXPORTING from Canada.

Without going to hours of immigration law research, it is not too difficult to see how the CBSA or US Homeland Security can deem someone inadmissible to their country (or revoke a VISA or greencard or other such permits) for engaging in cross-border drug smuggling.

You might not be surprised that the US certainly doesn't treat drug smugglers as just silly folks with some pills. Ask this guy who spent almost 4 years pondering the mere 23 oxy pills he brought into Maine:

http://bangordailynews.com/2012/09/2...ing-oxycodone/

If the US immigration authorities take steps making it so an NHL player cannot enter or work in the US, it is not hard to understand how that is a material breach of a contract that requires such a player to be in and do things for his job in the US.

And for crying out loud the stuff is a controlled substance precisely because it is highly addictive.

And speaking from experience, as a guy who often has to advise people about their actual freedom...there are dozens of reasons why someone may choose to make or not make a public statement. Millions of lost income is a big deal...but so are actual years of your life. Contrary to popular opinion, what you do or do not say to the media often has absolutely nothing to do with how guilty or innocent you are.

06-30-2015, 08:59 PM	#512
MBates Scoring Winger Join Date: Jul 2013 Exp:	I can't take it anymore...I have to post... Oxycodone is illegal in Canada without a valid prescription. It is in Schedule 1 of our CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act)...together with a bunch of other serious drugs like cocaine, fentanyl, meth, opium etc. In addition to it being illegal to possess or traffic controlled substances, it is in most circumstances much more seriously illegal to IMPORT them into Canada. Offences under the CDSA are considered criminal offences. Section 6(3) of the CDSA makes the offence indictable with a maximum sentence of life in prison. If they prove it was for the purpose of trafficking and the amount is under 1 kg, you get a minimum 1 year jail sentence. If the amount is over 1 kg, you get a minimum 2 year jail sentence. All of this applies the same to EXPORTING from Canada. Without going to hours of immigration law research, it is not too difficult to see how the CBSA or US Homeland Security can deem someone inadmissible to their country (or revoke a VISA or greencard or other such permits) for engaging in cross-border drug smuggling. You might not be surprised that the US certainly doesn't treat drug smugglers as just silly folks with some pills. Ask this guy who spent almost 4 years pondering the mere 23 oxy pills he brought into Maine: http://bangordailynews.com/2012/09/2...ing-oxycodone/ If the US immigration authorities take steps making it so an NHL player cannot enter or work in the US, it is not hard to understand how that is a material breach of a contract that requires such a player to be in and do things for his job in the US. And for crying out loud the stuff is a controlled substance precisely because it is highly addictive. And speaking from experience, as a guy who often has to advise people about their actual freedom...there are dozens of reasons why someone may choose to make or not make a public statement. Millions of lost income is a big deal...but so are actual years of your life. Contrary to popular opinion, what you do or do not say to the media often has absolutely nothing to do with how guilty or innocent you are.