Drug Decriminalization

• Retiring Prince George RCMP boss says decriminalization was hardest issue to navigate

  As Supt. Shaun Wright of Prince George RCMP prepares to step down, he spoke about his years on the job. 'By far, the biggest thing that I've had to navigate was decriminalization.'

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2024
  
• Ford calls drug decriminalization a ‘nightmare’ that will ‘never’ happen in Ontario

  Drug decriminalization is an “absolute nightmare” that will “never” happen in Ontario under the current Progressive-Conservative government, Premier Doug Ford says.

  Politics

  May 24, 2024
  
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• Poilievre blames B.C. decriminalization, drug policy for record deaths

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses 'radical activists, bureaucrats and pharmacists' of 'making a fortune' off of B.C.'s opioid crisis.

  Canada

  May 2, 2024
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• Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: minister

  Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2024
• Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalization

  There is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2024
• Most in Kingston, Ont. support decriminalization as drug-related deaths climb

  The results of a new report show 70 per cent agreed drug possession laws should change to support those who use substances and well over half supported decriminalization.

  Health

  Jan 29, 2024
• B.C.’s cops weren’t fully prepared for drug decriminalization, document says

  It comes from a document accessed via a freedom of information request that laid out the meeting minutes of the province's Mental Health Working Group in January 2023.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2024
• As overdose crisis continues, B.C. to ban hard drug use in front of businesses, on beaches

  "Do not go to the doorway of a business. Do not go to a park, a child's playground. Do not go to a bus stop,” Premier David Eby said Thursday.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2023
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• Nelson, B.C. passes bylaw banning drug use in 12 public places

  Nelson city council narrowly approved the new bylaw Tuesday, banning the use of illicit drugs in 12 public areas, including five parks.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2023
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• B.C.-wide approach to regulating public drug use coming, premier says

  The move comes after Nanaimo councillors voted to explore public drug use restrictions. Premier David Eby says the province will work with municipalities on a wider plan.

  Health

  May 17, 2023