Less than a year after the exemption allowing adults to possess a specified quantity of hard drugs came into effect in British Columbia, Ottawa has approved the province’s request for an amendment. This change introduces zones where this exemption will no longer apply—specifically children’s play areas.
Beginning Sept. 18, this exemption will be revoked within certain areas including outdoor playgrounds, spray pools, wading pools, and skate parks, according to a statement released by Health Canada on Sept. 14.
