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Author: Andrea Woo
Publication Date: January 14, 2026 - 16:39
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B.C. ending its drug decriminalization pilot program
January 14, 2026
British Columbia is ending its contentious drug decriminalization pilot.
Health Minister Josie Osborne said Wednesday that the province will not be applying to Health Canada to extend its exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which expires Jan. 31.
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