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Ontario warns Toronto to drop proposal to decriminalize drugs for personal use
Description
May 16, 2024
In a strong-worded letter Thursday, Ontario’s Health Minister and Solicitor General called Toronto Public Health’s proposal “misguided” and said it will not be backed by the province under any circumstance. As Noor Ra’fat tells us, the province hinted at taking alternative measures if Toronto does not back down.
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Ontario warns Toronto to drop proposal to decriminalize drugs for personal use02:32 | May 16, 2024 -
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Ontario warns Toronto to drop proposal to decriminalize drugs for personal use02:32 | May 16, 2024
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Ontario warns Toronto to drop proposal to decriminalize drugs for personal use
Description
May 16, 2024
In a strong-worded letter Thursday, Ontario’s Health Minister and Solicitor General called Toronto Public Health’s proposal “misguided” and said it will not be backed by the province under any circumstance. As Noor Ra’fat tells us, the province hinted at taking alternative measures if Toronto does not back down.
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