After more than 100,000 visits there hasn't been a single fatality at one of Vancouver's first overdose prevention site

Substance use is a health issue and should be treated as such

Harm reduction supplies save lives. Police should not be taking them away from people who use drugs.

People who call 911 should be free to do so without fear of arrest.

Government policy should be guided by research and facts, not fear and stigma

Police should not stand in the way of life-saving harm reduction initiatives

Data reveals that increased policing has done nothing to end the overdose crisis and stop the loss of life.

Life-saving services should be supported by government: Our statement to the City of Ottawa and Queen's Park

Drug sniffing dogs in apartment buildings will further marginalize vulnerable people.

Bill C-37 is a step in the right direction but does not go far enough in ensuring the safety of individuals who use drugs. Our recommendations are meant to allow for easier access to life-saving harm reduction services by removing some of the logistical barriers for service providers hoping to save lives.