B.C. ending drug decriminalization program

B.C. ending drug decriminalization program

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The province is ending its three-year drug decriminalization project. Health Minister Josie Osborne made the announcement Wednesday. As Angelina Ravelli reports, experts say the decision was political and not evidence-based.

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