Toronto’s Drug Decriminalization Pursuit Could Hinge on Province’s Support, Trudeau Hints

Toronto’s Drug Decriminalization Pursuit Could Hinge on Province’s Support, Trudeau Hints
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference in Oakville, Ont., on April 24, 2024. The Canadian Press/Cole Burston
Chris Tomlinson
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Toronto may be seeking federal permission to decriminalize illegal drugs, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hinted the city may need broader support from the Ontario government, which currently rejects the proposal.

Ottawa needs to work with “all partners, including provinces” on any decriminalization proposals, Mr. Trudeau told reporters during a May 3 press conference in Hamilton, Ont.