Through the chair, the application that was put forward by us at Toronto Public Health was for decriminalization, which, as we've heard, is different from legalization. I do want to make the distinction, and I've said already to this committee and I will say it again, the notion is not to promote or encourage widespread unregulated drug use. It's to recognize that drug use is happening, and it is actually causing harm to people in our community, including those who are young.
On October 22nd, 2024. See this statement in context.