Officials hope B.C.’s drug decriminalization plan will reduce stigma around drug use

B.C. will be the first jurisdiction in Canada to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of some hard drugs. Tuesday marks the first day of the province’s drug decriminalization plan and officials are hoping it reduces the shame and stigma surrounding drug use. Richard Zussman has the details.

• B.C.’s 3-year experiment with drug decriminalization starts Tuesday