I'll make a comment, Mr. Chair. Dr. Tam may wish to comment as well.
As I've noted, certainly in regard to the extensive proposal developed by the Province of British Columbia and with the support of law enforcement, the criminalization of simple possession within the parameters proposed is subject to a number of conditions being developed through their implementation. It's part of a comprehensive response that includes public awareness and education; harm reduction through a variety of means, including safer supply; stigma reduction through decriminalization; treatment and other wraparound supports; and law enforcement to interdict supply.
On the magnitude of the crisis and the support from a broad range of stakeholders, public health experts, the health care community and law enforcement, people with lived and living experience and other groups have seen this as a critical part of the response. It includes addressing the issue of stigma and the disproportionate impact of the crisis on indigenous and racialized people, who, subject to criminalization, have experienced significant challenges in receiving social supports and supports for treatment and recovery.