Statement

End the existing “safe supply” approach and redirect the focus to prevention, treatment and recovery; enforce safety and drug rules in hospitals, shelters and supportive housing, and expand the use of drug courts.

Overview

Cancel pharmaceutical hydromorphone/opioid distribution programs and divert non-violent drug offenders into court-mandated treatment.

Sources

• Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 40) (opens in a new tab) Source

  Page 40 (Give public safety the resources it needs): End the existing “safe supply” approach and redirect the focus to prevention, treatment and recovery; enforce safety and drug rules in hospitals, shelters and supportive housing, and expand the use of drug courts.