Decriminalization Of Drugs
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Addictions minister had ‘deep concerns’ with Toronto’s decriminalization pitchFederal 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 drugsCanadaMay 24
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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.CanadaJul 21, 2023
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Toronto’s top doctor recommends decriminalizing possession of small amounts of illegal drugsDr. 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.CanadaNov 29, 2021
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Motion before Niagara council pushes for decriminalization of drug possessionA 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
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Discussion on decriminalizing drugs should be considered in wake of opioid deaths: TamDr. Theresa Tam says several provinces -- including British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta -- are seeing concerning spikes in overdose deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began.CanadaAug 22, 2020
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Canada could decriminalize personal drug possession — but here’s why it’s unlikelyPolitics and entrenched tough-on-drugs approaches in Canada mean the decriminalization of illicit drugs for personal use could be a long way off.PoliticsJul 18, 2018
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Decriminalization of all drugs a non-starter for the federal governmentFederal 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.HealthNov 15, 2017
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