B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization

Global News— The move comes amid a raging debate over the province's approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and "safe supply."

Global News—Ottawa approves B.C.’s ask for public drug use ban in decriminalization pilot. At the start of 2023, B.C. began its three-year decriminalization pilot project as the province grapples with high rates of opioid addiction.

Global News—Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: minister. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.

CBC—Ottawa approves B.C.'s request to recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces. Minister of Addictions and Mental Health Ya'ara Saks said Tuesday the federal government has approved the B.C. government’s request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces.