B.C. becomes the first province to be given exemption to remove criminal penalties of some hard drugs for personal possession

B.C. has become the first province in Canada to be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for possession of some hard drugs. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions explains how this is not legalization of hard drugs.

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