Canada's Drug Policy

• B.C. is decriminalizing small amounts of drugs. Why Ottawa should follow suit

  British Columbia is the first province to make changes to ensure drug users will not be arrested or charged for carrying up to 2.5 grams of illicit drugs as of next year.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
  
• NDP decries defeat of national drug decriminalization bill: ‘Blood on their hands’

  NDP's Singh said he is disappointed the government has refused to provide a national approach to the toxic drug supply crisis, which has caused tens of thousands of deaths.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2022
  
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• Drug decriminalization unlikely to be pursued by most provinces despite B.C. approval

  Provincial and territorial officials who reacted to Tuesday's approval or spoke with Global News indicated they will not follow B.C.'s lead, at least not right away.

  Health

  May 31, 2022
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• There are growing calls for drug decriminalization. Could it solve Canada’s opioid crisis?

  Canada needs a coordinated, national drug possession policy that should be designed to tackle opioid overdose mortalities, experts say.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2021