The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police proposed diverting people dealing with substance abuse or addiction issues away from the criminal justice system towards social services and healthcare. Can the Minister confirm that this is an approach the department agrees with, and if so, has it been put into practice?
Rocky Simpson on Question 373-19(2): Drug Offences in the Legal System
In the Legislative Assembly on October 20th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 373-19(2): Drug Offences in the Legal System
Oral Questions
October 19th, 2020
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