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End of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot marks a setback for drug policy reform in Canada, say advocates

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Harm reduction advocates say British Columbia’s decision to end its decriminalization pilot marks a major setback for drug policy in Canada.  The post End of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot marks a setback for drug policy reform in Canada, say advocates appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C.’s decriminalization pilot to end this month

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s decriminalization pilot will come to an end after this month. Health Minister Josie Osborne said Wednesday the pilot didn’t meet expectations and won’t continue after it expires at the end of the month. B.C.’s three-year exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act came into effect in January 2023. It was aimed […] The post B.C.’s decriminalization pilot to end this month appeared first on AM 1150.

Drug decriminalization bill introduced by NDP

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A bill that aims to decriminalize drug possession for personal use and tackle stigma surrounding drug addiction was introduced by the NDP.

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