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B.C. seeks ban on using drugs in 'all public spaces,' shifting approach to decriminalization

The British Columbia government requests Health Canada to urgently change the province's policy to prevent drug use in public spaces.
Premier David Eby states that the alteration would outlaw illicit drug usage in all public areas, including hospitals, transit, and parks.
The province's shift follows criticisms from politicians, health workers, and police regarding the existing decriminalization policies allowing public drug use.

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Canada province seeks to ban public hard drug use

British Columbia wants to "urgently" restrict where drugs can be used under its decriminalisation project.

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B.C. seeks ban on using drugs in 'all public spaces,' shifting approach to decriminalization

The B.C. government is moving to have drug use banned in "all public spaces," marking a major shift in the province's approach to decriminalization.

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British Columbia to recriminalize use of drugs in public spaces

Province says people who don't pose threat to public safety will not be charged for mere possession.

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Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in public places, premier says

The British Columbia provincial government is making changes to its drug discrimination policy to stop drug use in public places. Premier David Eby said the province is asking the federal

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

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

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Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in public places, premier says

The British Columbia government is making changes to its drug decriminalization policy to stop drug use in public places

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B.C. seeks ban on using drugs in 'all public spaces,' shifting approach to decriminalization

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Canada province seeks to ban public hard drug use

Canada province seeks to ban public hard drug use

B.C. seeks ban on using drugs in 'all public spaces,' shifting approach to decriminalization

B.C. seeks ban on using drugs in 'all public spaces,' shifting approach to decriminalization

British Columbia to recriminalize use of drugs in public spaces

British Columbia to recriminalize use of drugs in public spaces

Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in public places, premier says

Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in public places, premier says

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

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

Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in public places, premier says

Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in public places, premier says

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