Ottawa Now - City Council endorses Ontario's plan to arrest drug users | Unpublished
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Publication Date: February 25, 2026 - 17:48

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Ottawa Now - City Council endorses Ontario's plan to arrest drug users

February 25, 2026

Ontario is examining legislation that would allow special constables to arrest and ticket drug users. Today, Ottawa City Council has voted 17-7 to endorse that legislation. It would also expand present-day enforcement powers to OC Transpo special constables, who would be able to arrest and fine people using drugs on public transit. The motion was moved by Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.



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