Toronto's overdose crisis took the spotlight on the mayoral campaign trail Wednesday, with some candidates suggesting the city change course on decriminalization while others argue it's best not to politicize the issue.
From left to right: former Toronto city councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, city councillor Josh Matlow and former police chief Mark Saunders. All three mayoral candidates announced their stance on drug policy on Wednesday.
"I do think that it's a health issue, but I'm not supportive of decriminalizing," former police chief and mayoral candidate Mark Saunders said in an interview with CBC News.Data shows that Canada's overdose crisis has worsened during the pandemic, with the number of people dying from illicit drugs soaring to new heights in many provinces. According to those who research and work with drug users, the country's increasingly toxic drug supply is to blame.
Toronto made a request to the federal government in January 2022 to decriminalize all drugs for personal use. The city'This shouldn't be a political game'Former longtime councillor Giorgio Mammoliti argues that decriminalization doesn't work — and isn't safe.
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