Understanding decriminalization and the steps to ending the opioid crisis

Opinion: Decriminalization is a critical step in curbing the opioid crisis A recent opinion article published in The Conversation examines the benefits of drug decriminalization, as well as its potential impact in fighting the ongoing opioid crisis. The article, co-authored by Alissa Greer, Assistant Professor in the School of Criminology, Simon Fraser University and Caitlin … Continued

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Amazon drops cannabis testing for some employees

Amazon.com Inc. has announced that some of its new recruits will no longer be disqualified from gaining employment for testing positive for cannabis in HR drug tests. In addition, the company has announced measures in support of the full legalization of cannabis at Federal level. According to the firm’s blog post, it will treat cannabis … Continued

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Health Canada to modernize clinical trial regulations

Earlier in June, Health Canada announced that it plans to modernize its clinical trial regulation framework to support the implementation of promising novel therapies and match the accelerating advances in technology. These changes have been announced as part of the Government of Canada’s Regulatory Innovation Agenda for health products. According to Health Canada, modernizing clinical … Continued

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‘Pink down’ causing overdoses in Winnipeg

In a recent CBC News article, Trudy Monias, a Winnipeg woman who has survived after using a fentanyl-based street drug but couldn’t save her friend from overdose-related death, has spoken out to warn others about substances referred to as ‘pink’ and ‘purple down.’ According to Monias, her own drug and alcohol use is related to … Continued

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Opinion: “Vancouver Model” of decriminalization sets dangerous precedent for drug users

A recent open letter authored by the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) and published by The Mainlander, has spoken out against the “Vancouver Model” of drug decriminalization, calling it dangerous for drug users across Canada. Specifically, VANDU takes issue with the fact that Vancouver City staff have created the “Vancouver Model”, which is … Continued

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Anishinaabe Nation asserts sovereignty and passes law on alcohol use

Earlier in May, a traditional Anishinaabe law on alcohol possession came into effect in Grassy Narrows in northwestern Ontario – a move that demonstrated a clear departure from provisions under the federal Indian Act that prohibit alcohol on First Nations across Canada. Accordingly, this action also asserts the inherent jurisdiction and sovereignty of Grassy Narrows, … Continued

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MADD Canada pushes for warning labels on alcohol products

Due to increased alcohol consumption during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the non-profit organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada (MADD) is calling on Canada’s Health Minister, The Honourable Patty Hajdu, to include warning labels on alcohol products. According to the results of a poll commissioned by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), Canadian … Continued

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