Ontario reveals ‘tough new rules’ to combat public transit drug use. Here’s what’s changing.

Special constables to be given powers to arrest drug users on GO Transit

'Ontario transit riders have had enough of dangerous, illegal and open drug use on our subways, buses and streetcars,' premier says on social media

Ford government to give more powers to transit constables to crack down on drug users

Proposal won’t help addiction issues, critics say

Ontario to Give Special Constables More Powers to Address Drug Use on Public Transit

Ontario’s government is proposing changes as part of a larger public safety bill meant to give special constables more power to crack down on drug use on public transit. The proposed new measures, announced May 4 by Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, include up to six months in jail and a $10,000 fine for those using drugs on public transit. “Through these proposed changes we are giving law enforcement and their partners the tools they n…

Ontario to allow special constables to arrest people using illegal drugs on public transit

Regulatory changes also include banning the ownership of pill presses and precursor chemicals for the purposes of making illegal drugs

Special constables getting power to arrest for drug use on transit, Ontario solicitor general says

The Ontario government says as part of a crackdown on illegal drug use in public spaces it will allow special constables to make arrests on transit, a proposal advocates warn risks victimizing the province’s most vulnerable people.

Ontario plans to give transit constables power to arrest drug users as soon as July 1 - NOW Toronto

Ontario plans to expand transit constables’ powers to fine or arrest for drug use and crack down on illegal drug production.