Ottawa Approves BC’s Request to Scale Back Drug Decriminalization Program

Ottawa Approves BC’s Request to Scale Back Drug Decriminalization Program
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks in Ottawa on April 9, 2024. The Canadian Press/ Patrick Doyle
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The Liberal government has accepted British Columbia’s request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot program, which goes into effect immediately.

“We have granted B.C.’s request for an amendment to their proposal. We have said yes,” Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks told reporters on May 7.