Toxic drug crisis platforms, explained

published on October 10, 2024 by Alexandra Smitton in The Ubyssey

Since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in 2016, around 14,000 British Columbians have died due to unregulated drugs. In 2023, around 2,500 people died from unregulated drugs — according to the BC Coroners Service, this increase is largely due to drug toxicity.

The Ubyssey summed up each party’s platform to help UBC community members make an informed vote.

BC Conservative Party

In a September 22 media release, Conservative leader John Rustad announced the party’s commitment to closing safe injection site in the City of Richmond.

There are currently no safe injection or supervised consumption sites (SCS) in Richmond…

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