Posts on X
Formerly TwitterRichard Zussman
richardzussman
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says illicit drug use is now banned in public spaces in B.C. including on transit, beaches and parks. #bcpoli pic.twitter.com/RA8adNm5D9
Posted on X
Richard Zussman
richardzussman
NEW - The federal government has granted the request from B.C. to change the rules around decriminalization. This will ban the use of illicit drugs in public spaces. #bcpoli
Posted on X
Rob Shaw
RobShaw_BC
.@elenoresturko responding to fed decriminalization decision. Says decrim has been a tremendous failure and province failed to anticipate consequences of its decision. Now police will be moving drug users on, but to where, she asks. BC has put issue back on police, w/o resources. pic.twitter.com/acYkytGjKO
Posted on X
Rob Shaw
RobShaw_BC
.@mikefarnworthbc and @JM_Whiteside address Ottawa’s approval of re-criminalizing drugs use in public places. They thank Ottawa for the decision and will be sending a letter to police in BC. pic.twitter.com/p8JbN2Gjc5
Posted on X
All coverage
Decriminalization in B.C.: Province seeks ban on drug use in 'all public spaces'
By Andrew Weichel & Isabella Zavarise
British Columbia to back off drug decriminalisation project
By Nadine Yousif