'It stands in the way:' A look at drug decriminalization in Saskatchewan
Policing our way out of the problem, or taking a proactive, holistic approach? That’s the question those within the justice system and elected officials are dealing with when it comes to the decriminalization of certain illicit substances. According to a recent report from the Globe and Mail, British Columbia is looking to become the first province to decriminalize carrying small amounts of illicit drugs. That practice has been recommended in Canada in the past, with studies backing the act of harm reduction in response to the drug crisis. Scott Bernstein is the director of policy for the C...
Source: cjme.com
