Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law
- Canada's high court will review the Good Samaritan law that protects individuals from arrest when calling 911 for drug overdoses, as reported by Darryl Greer.
- The Supreme Court will address the legality of police arrests at overdose scenes under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act of 2017.
- Advocates fear that unclear laws may discourage people from seeking help during overdoses, according to Corey Ranger and DJ Larkin.
- Lawyer Maxime Bedard stated the primary question is whether police can arrest individuals for simple drug possession at overdose scenes.
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