A dangerous animal tranquilizer is showing up in New Brunswick's unregulated drug supply, according to those who work on the front line with drug users.
A plan to give police officers the power to arrest people suspected of trespassing is being met with skepticism that it will have any meaningful impact on issues businesses are facing around panhandling and vandalism.
A police chief in a state that allows forced rehabilitation says it can save lives, but people with lived experience with homelessness and addiction in New Brunswick say it would exacerbate public safety issues.
New Brunswick Public Safety Minister Kris Austin says he's working on legislation that would enable police officers to force people into addictions treatment, even if they haven't committed a crime.
Dr. Sara Davidson says if officers just move people from one place to another, it will make them less visible, more vulnerable and less likely to get access to emergency medical help.