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British Columbians 18 and older will be able to carry up to a cumulative total of 2.5 grams of opioids including heroin and fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA – the substances most commonly associated with deaths from toxic drugs – without risk of arrest or criminal charges. Police are not to confiscate the drugs, and there is no requirement that people found to be in possession seek treatment.

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The limited decriminalization test program will begin on January 31, 2023, and continue until January 31, 2026.

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Trudeau did not directly answer the question, saying the government is "working with partners to advance a multi-faceted health-based strategy to end the overdose and toxic drug supply crisis."

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Trump has made executing drug dealers a central part of his messaging in recent months.

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