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

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 16, 2024 10:31 am Updated May 16, 2024 10:47 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario has warned Toronto Public Health’s top doctor to drop the city’s drug decriminalization application with Health Canada. Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Solicitor General Michael Kerzner … Read more