Decriminalization Of Drugs

• Addictions minister had ‘deep concerns’ with Toronto’s decriminalization pitch

  Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs

  Canada

  May 24, 2024
  
• Montreal supervised drug-use sites getting boost from Quebec. Is it enough?

  Quebec is dedicating an additional $1.5 million for services targeted to drug users, including $1.2 million that will go to four organizations in three Montreal neighbourhoods.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2023
  
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• Toronto’s top doctor recommends decriminalizing possession of small amounts of illegal drugs

  Dr. Eileen de Villa says in a report to the city's board of health that Toronto should ask the federal government to permit simple possession of all drugs.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2021
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• Motion before Niagara council pushes for decriminalization of drug possession

  A submission to Niagara's regional council will push for the creation of a federal task force on the decriminalization of simple drug possession.

  Sep 16, 2020
• Discussion on decriminalizing drugs should be considered in wake of opioid deaths: Tam

  Dr. Theresa Tam says several provinces -- including British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta -- are seeing concerning spikes in overdose deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2020
• Canada could decriminalize personal drug possession — but here’s why it’s unlikely

  Politics and entrenched tough-on-drugs approaches in Canada mean the decriminalization of illicit drugs for personal use could be a long way off.

  Politics

  Jul 18, 2018
• Decriminalization of all drugs a non-starter for the federal government

  Federal Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor told reporters in Calgary there are a number of avenues the government is exploring because of the devastating impacts of the opioid crisis.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2017