A national coalition launched Nov. 30 is vowing to fight for safe and healthier neighbourhoods by advocating to prevent, detect and deter criminal acts related to marijuana grow ops and clandestine labs.

"I have been honoured to work with the RCMP in Ottawa on this new national body to address this serious issue of organized crime infiltrating our neighbourhoods across the country," said Calgary alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart whom the RCMP asked to help organize a summit for the body. "Collectively, we will form the National Council Against Marijuana Grow Operations and Clandestine Laboratories."