Ottawa rejects Toronto's request to decriminalize drug possession | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source

OTTAWA - Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks has rejected Toronto's request to decriminalize the possession of controlled drugs, citing concerns about public safety.

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