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Report from public health dialogue in Ottawa reveals decriminalization and government leadership are key in addressing drug toxicity crisis

July 4, 2022 (July 4, 2022)
By Regulation Project

Ottawa, ON. — Decriminalization, safe supply, and a working task force that includes People With Lived and Living Experience are some of the demands put forward by Ottawa participants…

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City of Ottawa

The whole community benefits from a ‘safe supply’ approach to substances

October 5, 2021 (October 28, 2021)
By Regulation Project

Reforming our policies on the use of illegal substances can save individual lives — but also help our neighbourhoods thrive.

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light shining through a forest

I don’t judge you for yours, don’t judge me for mine

September 17, 2021 (April 12, 2022)
By Regulation Project

Who are you to judge us on our addiction?

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Rideau canal

Coalition of local and national harm reduction and drug policy organizations seek solutions to Canada’s overdose crisis at Ottawa’s first-ever public health dialogue on rising drug toxicity deaths and policy solutions

September 14, 2021 (September 13, 2021)
By Regulation Project

Opioid-related deaths have nearly doubled in Ottawa during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Getting to Tomorrow Ottawa

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A friend of mine has died today

September 13, 2021 (September 17, 2021)
By Regulation Project

Criminalization, stigmatization and ugly looks put her in a grave. All because she used a drug. Does not mean she wasn’t brave

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Shoes with white cards written with names of the deceased arranged along the pavement

Why decriminalize drugs?

September 8, 2021 (September 8, 2021)
By Regulation Project

“I stopped doing dangerous drugs in a dangerous fashion the first time my drug use was treated as a means to cope, a health issue—and was being treated as such—rather than a crime.”

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We are more than you think we are

August 13, 2021 (August 23, 2021)
By Regulation Project

We are beautiful, loving, caring, worthy and hopeful souls who deserve a life to live.

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Doodle drawing of a man holding a pill bottle against his back

Addiction doesn’t discriminate

May 30, 2021 (December 20, 2021)
By Regulation Project

An explainer video produced by our community partner, Sandy Hill Community Health Centre

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Meet the people of Sandy Hill Community Health Centre

May 22, 2021 (December 20, 2021)
By Regulation Project

Good health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness — or keep people from getting well.

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