Federal government rejects Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization

Federal government rejects Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization

The federal government has rejected a request from Toronto to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use after an increasingly bitter public spat over the city’s ask. On Friday afternoon, Health Canada issued a statement confirming the request had been refused, something the Ontario provincial government asked the federal body to … Read more

Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application

Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug decriminalization application

Ontario has warned Toronto Public Health’s top doctor to drop the city’s drug decriminalization application or prepare for the province to “explore all options” available. But Dr. Eileen de Villa, the city’s medical officer of health, is defending the decriminalization bid, saying the public health unit is prioritizing saving lives. Health Minister Sylvia Jones and … Read more