B.C. Supreme Court pauses legislation banning drug consumption in public spaces, citing 'irreparable harm'

The B.C. NDP government's law, passed in early November to ban all drug use in a wide range of public spaces, has now been paused for three months pending a review.

B.C. Supreme Court pauses legislation banning drug consumption in public spaces, citing 'irreparable harm'
A person wearing a facemask holds up a sign that reads 'Safe Supply Now' at a rally.

The B.C. NDP government's law, passed in early November to ban all drug use in a wide range of public spaces, has now been paused for three months pending a review.