Toronto's drug decriminalization bid faces uncertainty due to political debates and unclear application status.
Toronto's bid to decriminalize illegal drug possession for personal use faces uncertainty due to political debates following British Columbia's walk-back on the issue. Both the prime minister and the federal mental health minister claim Toronto doesn't have an "active" application for the government to consider. Toronto Public Health says its application remains with Health Canada amid ongoing discussions. Public health researcher Gillian Kolla expresses concern over the process being politicized and the application being judged based on merit.
May 10, 2024
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