The following information has been sourced from an article posted in the Vancouver Sun by Jennifer Saltman titled "Police chiefs across Canada advocate decriminalization of illicit drugs for personal use" and is available to be read here.

Decriminalisation for possession of illicit drugs for personal use is being pushed by Police chiefs around Canada. It comes after years of health experts and advocates pushing authorities for this change for years.

Authorities have acknowledged that substance use and addiction is a public health issue and people should not be punished for this. Instead they should have access to suitable care and treatment options.

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