Mr. Speaker, the Premier of British Columbia has now admitted what countless frontline workers have been reporting: “I was wrong on drug decriminalization” and “it wasn't the right policy.” He even admitted that it has created “really unhappy consequences” for public safety and community well-being.
Allowing possession of such drugs as fentanyl, crack and meth was only possible because the federal government granted B.C. a special exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Without the Liberal government's approval, this could never have taken effect, yet the public safety minister still refuses to take responsibility, claiming it was at the request of the provinces.
British Columbians deserve real health and safety. They are demanding immediate action. The minister must end this radical hard drug experiment, cancel the federal exemption and restore safety in our communities.