OTTAWA — Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks has rejected Toronto’s request to decriminalize the possession of controlled drugs, citing concerns about public safety.

The decision was announced Friday evening before the long weekend, after weeks of immense political pressure from the opposition Conservatives and the Ontario government to refuse Toronto’s request

The decision was announced after immense political pressure from opposition Conservatives and the Ontario government to refuse the request{ai:summary}<p>Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks denies Toronto’s bid to decriminalize drugs, citing public safety worries. The announcement, made under political pressure, leaves the city at a standstill. #politics</p>

Toronto’s request to decriminalize drug possession rejected by federal government

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