I think it's taking all the information in, and comparing what happened with Portugal. Again, in Portugal it wasn't public drug use that was allowed; it was that either you would face legal sanctions or you would go into treatment. Seeing what's happened in Oregon as well, and also seeing what's happened in British Columbia, overdoses have only increased with decriminalization. It's an intervention that's been placed on the entire province, and we haven't seen the outcome. Again, I commend the premier for pivoting once he's had more information.
On April 29th, 2024. See this statement in context.