A confusing resolution led to a heated debate over marijuana use at the Bloc Québécois convention Sunday. Delegates voted to add the decriminalization of small quantities of marijuana to the BQ platform.

The vote came after a heated debate, where one member argued that although he doesn't smoke pot, he has two teenagers and he doesn't want them to end up with a criminal record if they get caught with a joint.

The idea behind the resolution adopted by the BQ is to decriminalize possession of small quantities of marijuana.

However, the language used to present the idea was a bit hazy, calling for an end to the prohibition of cannabis.

Yvan Loubier, the MP for St-Hyacinthe/Bagot, says he has received threats because of his fight against pot growers. He issued a threat of his own Sunday, saying he will quit if the resolution makes it to parliament.

The youth forum members who proposed the motion clarified the motion for Loubier.

"The proposal target is the decriminalization not the legalization. We will continue to fight against criminals. We will continue to fight against the production of cannabis," one youth forum member said.

Practical political reason for the resolution

Some members worry the Bloc Pot, a marginal party whose main platform is the legalization of marijuana, is stealing youth votes.

The BQ lost the Argenteuil/Papienau/Mirabel riding by just over a hundred votes in the last election.

The Bloc Pot drew 500 sovereignist votes away from the BQ.