“These violate the individual liberties of citizens.”
Public Health And Prevention of Addictions Act of 2023
Rationale
These changes reduce addiction risks, health costs, and social harms while prioritizing public safety and youth protection through stricter regulations.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 3 | Alcohol Regulation |
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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| 4 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Gambling Regulation2
Marijuana Policy3
Alcohol Regulation4
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
New Centre
New Centre is a modern political movement bridging social liberalism, green progressivism, and global cooperation. We champion personal liberty, market-driven climate action, and international unity to build a free, sustainable, and equitable future for an interconnected world.
Core pillars
Valérie Lefebvre
Activist · Age 33
A grassroots environmental lawyer who abandoned corporate law for politics, her ability to distill complex issues into compelling narratives has made her the party’s most persuasive voice in public debates.
Timeline
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Draft11 September 2023
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Vote Open11 September 2023
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Vote Closed10 November 2023
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Did Not Become Law10 November 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 18 / 348 seats (5.2%)
Against: 245 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 85
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Democrats | 43 | No | These violate the individual liberties of citizens. |
| New Centre Proposer | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Patriotic Alternative | 54 | No | The proposal is all over the place |
| Peoples Ecosocialist Union | 73 | No | Even as a socialist anti-libertarian I think that's a stupid idea. |
| Renaissance | 75 | No | this is very anti fun |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 12 / 577 seats (2.1%)
Against: 442 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 123
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Democrats | 0 | No | These violate the individual liberties of citizens. |
| New Centre Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Patriotic Alternative | 154 | No | The proposal is all over the place |
| Peoples Ecosocialist Union | 76 | No | Even as a socialist anti-libertarian I think that's a stupid idea. |
| Renaissance | 212 | No | this is very anti fun |
| Empty seats | 240 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The proposal is all over the place”
“this is very anti fun”
“Even as a socialist anti-libertarian I think that's a stupid idea.”