Mr. Speaker, we are committed to saving lives with a comprehensive strategy that considers every tool and resource available, working with jurisdictions.
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Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, we are committed to saving lives with a comprehensive strategy that considers every tool and resource available, working with jurisdictions.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, the government has dedicated over a billion dollars to this public health crisis, as opposed to the opposition. When it was in power, it cut two-thirds of the paltry $60 million that it put toward saving lives.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, the member is misleading Canadians. People die of overdoses because of the illegal toxic drug supply. Decriminalization is simply one tool of many in order to direct people to health services rather than putting them through the justice system. I would think that he would not want to stigmatize or criminalize those who need health care.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, it is six people.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, yes.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, it took 10 days.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, from the outset, a commitment was made for the pilot program in British Columbia to be monitored, assessed and amended as needed. That is why it is a pilot program.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, the member well knows that B.C. requested an exemption.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, the question was not clear. Could I ask the member to repeat it? I will respect the time.
Business of Supply May 29th, 2024
Mr. Speaker, we do not work in hypotheticals; we work with facts.