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Harm Reduction Nurses Association is a national organization with a mission to advance harm reduction nursing through practice, education, research, advocacy.
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Vancouver Fire Rescue Services responded to 54 overdoses last Friday - the most in a single day in the department's history. Averaged 16 per day in May.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services responded to 54 overdoses last Friday - the most in a single day in the department's history. Averaged 16 per day in May.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
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We are calling on colleagues, health-care associations, unions, regulatory bodies, and public health leaders to endorse the statement, share it widely, and join us in demanding voluntary, evidence-based, rights-affirming responses to the toxic drug crisis.
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We are calling on colleagues, health-care associations, unions, regulatory bodies, and public health leaders to endorse the statement, share it widely, and join us in demanding voluntary, evidence-based, rights-affirming responses to the toxic drug crisis.
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
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We honour people with lived and living experience who have long resisted coercive drug policy, including those who launched last year’s petition opposing involuntary care. Their leadership continues to guide this work.
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
Harm Reduction Nurses Association & Doctors for Safer Drug Policy encourage colleagues to stand down from implementing BC NDP Mental Health Act changes
Proposals to expand so-called “involuntary treatment” for substance use disorders is not a health intervention, it is a political response to fear, misinformation, and moral panic.
www.policeoversight.ca
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We honour people with lived and living experience who have long resisted coercive drug policy, including those who launched last year’s petition opposing involuntary care. Their leadership continues to guide this work.
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
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We Refuse: Health Workers Against Involuntary Care is now public.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We Refuse: Health Workers Against Involuntary Care is now public.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
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In case you missed this webinar hosted by @hrna.bsky.social, you can check out the recording here!
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Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling
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November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
In case you missed this webinar hosted by @hrna.bsky.social, you can check out the recording here!
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NURSES ACROSS CANADA SUPPORT DULF
The Harm Reduction Nurses Association stands in unwavering solidarity with the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) as they launch their constitutional challenge of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) in BC Supreme Court.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
The Harm Reduction Nurses Association stands in unwavering solidarity with the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) as they launch their constitutional challenge of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) in BC Supreme Court.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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You really have to read both of @kwardvancouver.bsky.social’s skeet’s to get how fucked up this is. I’ll just put the headlines side by side.
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
You really have to read both of @kwardvancouver.bsky.social’s skeet’s to get how fucked up this is. I’ll just put the headlines side by side.
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
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”…this continually unfolding tragedy is a violation of human rights and the result of systemic discrimination…”
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner’s Statement on the Toxic Drug Crisis
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner’s Statement on the Toxic Drug Crisis
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A human rights-based approach to the toxic drug crisis | BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner
The Commissioner’s position on the toxic drug crisis, calling for an evidence-based response that centers public health and compassion.
bchumanrights.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
”…this continually unfolding tragedy is a violation of human rights and the result of systemic discrimination…”
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner’s Statement on the Toxic Drug Crisis
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner’s Statement on the Toxic Drug Crisis
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
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“Government's obligation is to save lives, reduce harm and improve quality of life for those who have been marginalized, while working toward greater equity for everyone.”
Everyone should take a moment to read this statement from the BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.
#bcpoli
Everyone should take a moment to read this statement from the BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.
#bcpoli
A human rights-based approach to the toxic drug crisis would require public policy that recognizes the full humanity of people who use unregulated drugs
which would be a whole new thing
which would be a whole new thing
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“Government's obligation is to save lives, reduce harm and improve quality of life for those who have been marginalized, while working toward greater equity for everyone.”
Everyone should take a moment to read this statement from the BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.
#bcpoli
Everyone should take a moment to read this statement from the BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.
#bcpoli
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A human rights-based approach to the toxic drug crisis would require public policy that recognizes the full humanity of people who use unregulated drugs
which would be a whole new thing
which would be a whole new thing
November 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A human rights-based approach to the toxic drug crisis would require public policy that recognizes the full humanity of people who use unregulated drugs
which would be a whole new thing
which would be a whole new thing
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Webinar Alert 🚨
Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling in R v Wilson.
Presented in partnership with @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social.
When: November 18 at 12pm PST
Who: Open to Public
How: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling in R v Wilson.
Presented in partnership with @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social.
When: November 18 at 12pm PST
Who: Open to Public
How: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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DULF co-founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum were each found guilty of three counts of trafficking meth, heroin and cocaine this morning.
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
DULF co-founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum were each found guilty of three counts of trafficking meth, heroin and cocaine this morning.
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
The pair are launching a constitutional challenge later this month of the CDSA and their convictions won't be entered until then. Story up shortly on @thetyee.ca
Webinar Alert 🚨
Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling in R v Wilson.
Presented in partnership with @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social.
When: November 18 at 12pm PST
Who: Open to Public
How: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling in R v Wilson.
Presented in partnership with @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social.
When: November 18 at 12pm PST
Who: Open to Public
How: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Webinar Alert 🚨
Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling in R v Wilson.
Presented in partnership with @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social.
When: November 18 at 12pm PST
Who: Open to Public
How: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling in R v Wilson.
Presented in partnership with @pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social.
When: November 18 at 12pm PST
Who: Open to Public
How: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
Potent synthetic opioid in counterfeit pills across Greater Victoria
Nitazene, estimated to be between 5 and 8 times stronger than fentanyl, has begun appearing in counterfeit prescription pills across the city
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November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
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“Herriot said that nearly half of people who regularly access the unregulated drug supply do not have an opioid addiction, and access the market recreationally only a few times a year, while the other half accesses the market due to addiction.”
everyone needs a safe supply
everyone needs a safe supply
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"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
"Government intervention in medical decision-making has limited access to pharmaceutical-grade opioid tablets, [so] 'It’s not surprising that people are going to seek those tablets elsewhere.'"
Potent synthetic opioid in counterfeit pills across Greater Victoria
Nitazene, estimated to be between 5 and 8 times stronger than fentanyl, has begun appearing in counterfeit prescription pills across the city
martlet.ca
November 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“Herriot said that nearly half of people who regularly access the unregulated drug supply do not have an opioid addiction, and access the market recreationally only a few times a year, while the other half accesses the market due to addiction.”
everyone needs a safe supply
everyone needs a safe supply
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“Politicians need to do better, and this case is really, really clear on that.”
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
Landmark Ruling Fortifies Canada’s “Good Samaritan” Overdose Law
Harm reductionists see the decision, protecting people from possession arrests at overdose scenes, as a vital win in a worsening landscape.
filtermag.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“Politicians need to do better, and this case is really, really clear on that.”
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
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“People who are getting clicks and likes online and [we have] a reactive government that is responding to the moral panic to avoid getting voted out … so we have policymakers with extremely liberal backgrounds doing extremely conservative things to retain their position of power,” Ranger said.
“Politicians need to do better, and this case is really, really clear on that.”
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
Harm reductionists explain a key victory, as a Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirms protection from possession arrests for people at an OD scene.
@maddidellplain.bsky.social reports:
Landmark Ruling Fortifies Canada’s “Good Samaritan” Overdose Law
Harm reductionists see the decision, protecting people from possession arrests at overdose scenes, as a vital win in a worsening landscape.
filtermag.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“People who are getting clicks and likes online and [we have] a reactive government that is responding to the moral panic to avoid getting voted out … so we have policymakers with extremely liberal backgrounds doing extremely conservative things to retain their position of power,” Ranger said.
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Saving a life is more important than policing small amounts of drug use, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled last month.
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. #canpoli #ToxicDrugCrisis
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. #canpoli #ToxicDrugCrisis
The Supreme Court of Canada Wants You to Call 911 if Someone Is Overdosing | The Tyee
Police can’t arrest a person for drug possession if they call for help and stick around, a new ruling finds.
thetyee.ca
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Saving a life is more important than policing small amounts of drug use, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled last month.
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. #canpoli #ToxicDrugCrisis
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. #canpoli #ToxicDrugCrisis
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While the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act ensures immunity from charges for simple drug possession during an overdose, the Supreme Court of Canada says that protection must also extend to arrests. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies Good Samaritan law
In drug overdoses, it provides immunity from charges for simple possession and extends to subsequent searches and arrests
www.nationalmagazine.ca
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
While the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act ensures immunity from charges for simple drug possession during an overdose, the Supreme Court of Canada says that protection must also extend to arrests. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
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Great news!
Today, the Supreme Court affirms that the Good Samaritan Overdose Act must be applied to protect people who call 9-1-1 in overdose emergencies from arrest for simple possession. A major step toward evidence-based, life-saving policy.
#HarmReduction #cdnpoli
www.drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
#HarmReduction #cdnpoli
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Supreme Court Affirms Life-Saving Intent of Good Samaritan Law - Canadian Drug Policy Coalition
Canada | October 24, 2025 – With reasoning that will have implications nationwide amid an ongoing public health crisis, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a landmark...
www.drugpolicy.ca
October 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Great news!
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The Court confirmed that people who call 9‑1‑1 during an overdose will not face arrest for simple drug possession — a critical clarification during Canada’s ongoing toxic drug crisis.
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Court confirmed that people who call 9‑1‑1 during an overdose will not face arrest for simple drug possession — a critical clarification during Canada’s ongoing toxic drug crisis.
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
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Canada's Supreme Court upholds capacious reading of a law exempting people who seek help or stay at the scene of an overdose from being charged with drug possession--if cops arrest you when they shouldn't and find other bad stuff while searching you, can't charge decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-...
R. v. Wilson - SCC Cases
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October 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Canada's Supreme Court upholds capacious reading of a law exempting people who seek help or stay at the scene of an overdose from being charged with drug possession--if cops arrest you when they shouldn't and find other bad stuff while searching you, can't charge decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-...
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This is from Canada.
We could do likewise here, United States.
Instead of letting Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth use deaths from drug overdose as a pretext for ordering mass murder.
We could do likewise here, United States.
Instead of letting Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth use deaths from drug overdose as a pretext for ordering mass murder.
Today, the Supreme Court affirms that the Good Samaritan Overdose Act must be applied to protect people who call 9-1-1 in overdose emergencies from arrest for simple possession. A major step toward evidence-based, life-saving policy.
#HarmReduction #cdnpoli
www.drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
#HarmReduction #cdnpoli
www.drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Supreme Court Affirms Life-Saving Intent of Good Samaritan Law - Canadian Drug Policy Coalition
Canada | October 24, 2025 – With reasoning that will have implications nationwide amid an ongoing public health crisis, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a landmark...
www.drugpolicy.ca
October 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is from Canada.
We could do likewise here, United States.
Instead of letting Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth use deaths from drug overdose as a pretext for ordering mass murder.
We could do likewise here, United States.
Instead of letting Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth use deaths from drug overdose as a pretext for ordering mass murder.
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Today, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a landmark ruling affirming that the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act must be interpreted to fulfill its life-saving purpose.
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
@aidq.bsky.social @hrna.bsky.social
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
@aidq.bsky.social @hrna.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a landmark ruling affirming that the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act must be interpreted to fulfill its life-saving purpose.
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
@aidq.bsky.social @hrna.bsky.social
Read the press release: drugpolicy.ca/supreme-cour...
@aidq.bsky.social @hrna.bsky.social