Health Canada mulling B.C.’s drug decriminalization request but with lower threshold: minister
A British Columbia minister says Health Canada is considering its decriminalization request but with a lower threshold for the amount of drugs a person can carry.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson told reporters today she received an update on what Health Canada has “on its mind” and the decision is not final. B.C. has applied for an exemption request to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs, in an effort to reduce stigma associated with drug use and help save lives.Leslie McBain, co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm, said Malcolmson shared the update with a circle of stakeholders this week.
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