Supervised injection sites raising concerns
MEDICINE HAT, AB —The federal government is making it easier to set up supervised drug injection sites in Canada, however police in Medicine Hat are concerned about officer safety in regards to the sites.
The Canadian Health Minister and Public Safety Minister announced the proposed changes to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act Tuesday.
Health Minister Jane Philpott touts the changes are part of the Liberal government’s overall effort to take Canada’s drug strategy out of the realm of criminal justice, and into the public health fold.
Canada currently has only two safe drug injection sites; both are located in Vancouver.