Saskatchewan NDP block bill that would have allowed drinking in city parks
Saskatchewan’s Opposition has blocked a government bill that would allow residents to enjoy a beer or glass of wine in city parks, despite announcing support for such change last summer.
A harm reduction advocate said parks can serve as safe consumption sites for alcohol if regulated properly, and tying such a proposal to alcoholism perpetuates the stigma against those with use disorders. “It needs to be well regulated and well enforced if they’re going to allow it, and that’s where we need to focus,” she said.
He said he was disappointed the bill didn’t pass unanimously, but plans to reintroduce it in the fall.“I don’t like drawing things out if we’re going to go ahead with it. If it was up to me, we’d have this all sorted out and ready for the summer,” Regina Coun. Andrew Stevens said Tuesday. She brought forward a motion last December that led the Saskatchewan Party government to propose the change.
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