Meanwhile, British Columbia’s Mental Health and Addictions Minister accused Pierre Poilievre of spreading a ‘dangerous’ message with his video
new video on Vancouver’s toxic drug crisis, describing the current party leader’s opposition to safe supply as unsubstantiated.
Prior to working for Mr. Harper from 2012 to 2013, Mr. Perrin was a law clerk at Canada’s Supreme Court. He now teaches criminal and international law, and is the author of several books, includingHe also took issue with Mr. Poilievre posting the footage without meeting the media to talk about his policy.
“People hide their drug use due to stigma and shame – which is why the message the leader of the Federal Conservative party is perpetuating is dangerous,” Ms. Malcolmson said. As the footage shifts to images of the Downtown Eastside, Mr. Poilievre cites escalating overdose deaths in the province, saying they have soared since Justin Trudeau became Prime Minister in 2015.
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