Edmonton Councillor proposes giving out opioids to fight drug crisis
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Councillor Scott McKeen is suggesting a radical approach to tackling Alberta’s opioid crisis. Continue reading
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This is why Canada changed its mind on cannabis
Cannabis is now legal in Canada, but how did we get here? Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Majority of Ontarians oppose any change to current prostitution laws: Ipsos
The London Abused Women’s Centre has released a poll showing Ontarians would oppose changes to Canada’s prostitution laws. Continue reading
Calgary’s chief of police wants to see a more restorative approach when it comes to policing addictions
Calgary’s police chief says a more community based approach is needed when it comes to dealing with addiction. Continue reading
Liberals don’t back call to decriminalize all illicit drugs
The Trudeau government is rejecting a call from its own backbenchers to decriminalize all illicit drug use in Canada – just days before Liberals are set to debate the idea at a national convention in Halifax. Continue reading
‘It’s making sure we’re not arresting people’: Vancouver mayor repeats call to decriminalize drugs
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We need to get to these next steps. Regardless of what the federal law is right now, we have to be saving lives first and foremost.” Continue reading
Bob Layton editorial: Opioids – enjoyed or destroyed?
How are we going to solve the opioid crisis? Continue reading
COMMENTARY: We shouldn’t tolerate another year of pot arrests
How many more thousands of Canadians will be charged with pot possession over the next twelve months while nervous and fretful politicians fret about zoning regulations? Continue reading
Legal marijuana market attracting growing field of savvy investors
The recently elected Liberal government has made few tangible moves to realize Justin Trudeau’s plans to legalize marijuana, but the mere prospect of legal pot has investors and business owners springing up like, well… weeds. Continue reading