Question Period Note: B2024 Proposals on Amendments to the CDSA

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• The Government of Canada is committed to taking actions to address the unrelenting and tragic toxic illegal drug and overdose crisis that has left no community in the country untouched.
• Supervised consumption and drug checking services help to save lives. They are an important evidence-based part of Canada’s comprehensive public health response to addressing substance use harms and the overdose crisis.
• Despite the life-saving services offered by supervised consumption and drug checking services, they continue to operate pursuant to case-by-case exemptions.
• The proposed amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act would allow for regulations to be developed so that supervised consumption and drug checking services can be authorized through a structured system with clear requirements and procedures. This is expected to give more stability and transparency for service providers, while maintaining strict controls to protect public safety.
• There will be broad consultation as part of regulatory development to make sure all views are considered.
 

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