"This is a health crisis, not a criminal one. That being said, communities need to be safe." — Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks

Effective immediately, it's illegal to consume hard drugs in public in B.C.

By News on the Net -- Vancouver Sun——Bio and Archives--May 8, 2024

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Illicit drug use is once again illegal in public spaces, after Ottawa granted B.C.’s request to walk back parts of its decriminalization experiment.

Harm-reduction advocates said the new edict “guts” decriminalization and will push drug users back into the shadows where they are more likely to fatally overdose. ---More...

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"This is a health crisis, not a criminal one. That being said, communities need to be safe." — Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks

Effective immediately, it's illegal to consume hard drugs in public in B.C.

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