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flag Canada's Supreme Court ruled that a man who called 911 during a fentanyl overdose cannot be arrested for drug possession, upholding immunity under the Good Samaritan law.

flag The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Paul Eric Wilson, who called 911 during a fentanyl overdose in 2020, cannot be arrested or prosecuted for drug possession under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, affirming that immunity includes protection from arrest. flag The 6-3 decision, led by Justice Andromache Karakatsanis, found that Wilson’s arrest violated his Charter rights and that evidence obtained during the unlawful arrest must be excluded. flag The court upheld the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal’s acquittal, reinforcing the law’s goal of encouraging emergency help without fear of legal consequences. flag The ruling strengthens protections for bystanders who seek aid during overdoses, supporting public health efforts to save lives.

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