A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that supervised consumption sites in Toronto have led to a 67% decrease in opioid overdose deaths in nearby neighborhoods. This research, conducted amid a provincial pause on new site approvals, highlights the critical role these sites play in mitigating the public health crisis of opioid overdoses, which have drastically increased in recent years. The study underscores the life-saving potential and community benefits of supervised drug consumption sites.

In a recent three-month investigation, Toronto law enforcement seized hundreds of kilograms of drugs, sparking discussions about the impact on the market.

A report released today by the Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation offers recommendations for advancing equitable cannabis policies in Canada.