OTTAWA — It is too early to draw conclusions about drug decriminalization, the federal addictions and mental health minister suggested Monday, after British Columbia asked Ottawa to scale back its pilot project to help curb concerns over public drug use.

In her first public remarks since B.C. made its request, Ya’ara Saks noted that the province is only a year into its three-year pilot project, which began in January 2023.

'We're still evaluating the data,' Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks said of the three-year pilot project, which started in January 2023{ai:summary}<p>Saks emphasized caution in evaluating drug decriminalization efforts, highlighting BC's ongoing pilot project. The province's request to dial back pilot prompts federal response. #health</p>

Ottawa reviewing B.C. request to end drug decriminalization project: federal addictions minister

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