A ‘significant issue,’ says applicants’ lawyer, as Charter challenge hearing for Ontario’s new drug policy law approaches

Red Deer's overdose prevention site back in court

Decision coming on whether the OPS can remain open until June court case

A ‘significant issue,’ says applicants’ lawyer, as Charter challenge hearing for Ontario’s new drug policy law approaches

The fate of 10 supervised drug consumption sites (SCS) that are slated to close at the end of the month could soon be decided, as a judge considers a last-ditch legal challenge filed by one of the operators.

Uncertainty looms around treatment hubs promised by Ford government to replace supervised consumption sites

The provincial Community Care and Recovery Act requires supervised consumption sites to be at least 200 metres from schools and daycare centres. That will close 10 sites across Ontario, including five in Toronto.

Ontario system ‘not ready’ to introduce involuntary addictions treatment

Ontario's mental health and addictions minister says the government isn't in a place to consider involuntary treatment because the current system is already under too much stress.

Director says Saskatoon safe consumption site 'drowning' amid overdose crisis

Saskatoon's Prairie Harm Reduction is asking for the province to get boots on the ground after a week with dozens of overdoses.

Online Briefing: Going to Court to Defend Life-Saving Services in Ontario - Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

Le français suit Join the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and partners on March 20th for a short online briefing to learn about key legal arguments as we intervene in the upcoming Charter challenge to Ontario’s harmful Community Care and Recovery Act. As a result of the Act, 10 supervised consumption sites have received notice from the province to shut down operations as of April 1, 2025. If left unchallenged, the Act will severely curtail harm r…