Here are five things to know about decriminalization.
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is introducing a policy of decriminalization on Tuesday as part of what it says is an overall plan to prevent overdose deaths from illicit drugs.
The pilot project will continue until Jan. 31, 2026, after a federal exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.WHICH DRUGS WILL PEOPLE BE PERMITTED TO POSSESS, AND HOW MUCH? Drug users will be allowed to carry up to a total of 2.5 grams of opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, as well as crack and powder cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA, also known as ecstasy. B.C.'s application to the federal government called for 4.5 grams, but police requested one gram before a decision by Ottawa to allow a cumulative 2.5 grams.
Note to readers: This is a corrected story. An earlier version said the data will be evaluated by the Canadian Institutes of Health Information, instead of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
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