Canadians are opposed to the decriminalization of personal possession of cocaine and other narcotics in British Columbia, according to a recent Privy Council Office report.
“Though some participants felt decriminalization might represent a positive development a large number were more opposed to the idea,” said the report, titled “Continuous Qualitative Data Collection of Canadians’ Views,” which was first obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter.
“Many were concerned about drug users taking advantage of this initiative, using these dangerous drugs more frequently.”
The June 28 report came a month after the federal government on May 31 approved British Columbia’s request for an exemption to subsection 56(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which would halt criminal charges against all adults in the province in possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use….