Decriminalizing Drugs

• Regina police board meeting focuses on mental health calls, decriminalizing illicit drug possession

  The focus of a recent Regina Police Board of Commissioners meeting was on the number of mental health service calls they receive and decriminalizing simple drug possession.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2022
  
• Ontario NDP would decriminalize simple drug possession but Liberals not considering it

  Ontario's New Democrats would work with Ottawa on decriminalizing drugs for personal use if the party is elected to form government this week.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2022
  
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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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• Mexico judge says cocaine should be allowed

  A pro-legalization group in Mexico says a court has granted two injunctions ordering the government to allow plaintiffs to carry and use cocaine, though not to buy or sell it.

  World

  Aug 21, 2019
• Despite calls, Ottawa won’t decriminalize drugs apart from cannabis

  As the opioid epidemic washes over the country, Montreal and Toronto are echoing Vancouver and urging the federal government to treat drug use as a public health issue

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2018
• Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all personal drug use

  Toronto's chief doctor is "calling on the federal government to take urgent action."

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2018
• B.C.’s addictions minister wants to consider decriminalizing drugs

  Judy Darcy says all options should be on the table in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2017