Wednesday, October 28, 2020

 

We’re writing to ask if you can help us by urging the City of Vancouver to act now and decriminalize drug possession at the local level. We cannot wait any longer as our community members and loved ones die from bad drug policy.

As a matter of public health and human rights, we’re asking the City of Vancouver to actively apply to the federal government for a City-wide exemption against the offence of drug possession.

Will you add your voice to the movement?

The City of Vancouver has already called on the federal government to decriminalize drug possession. However, they have yet to take the crucial step of applying for an exemption.

Take 45 seconds now and urge the City of Vancouver to decriminalize drug possession.

Decriminalization is a public health measure and, once implemented, would reduce stigma, limit harmful interactions with police, and increase safe access to life-saving supports and services for people who use drugs.

Join us in urging the City of Vancouver to take leadership today!

Caitlin Shane
Staff Lawyer - Drug Policy
http://www.pivotlegal.org/

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