We see it again with the Alberta model. That is failing because Alberta has chosen to keep a focus on only a narrow scope of opinions, whereas when we let the experts lead, we look at all the available evidence and follow that.
Having experts lead means that we can have people in the room who use drugs show us what works for them and what is effective.
That is what has also happened in other countries. I was recently at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, where I was amazed that the U.S. put forward a policy that had the words “harm reduction” in it. For the first time in the history of the United Nations, harm reduction was one of the pillars that was included. Switzerland talked about how it continues to provide safe supply.
The world is moving in that direction. Canada cannot move backwards.