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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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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
martlet.ca
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
martlet.ca/potent-synth...
"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
decisions.scc-csc.ca
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
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BREAKING WIN for PWUD: Supreme Court of Canada rules against the Saskatchewan government and police attempt to claw back the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act in R v Wilson. Pivot argued, and the court agreed, the law protects against simple possession convictions, charges, AND arrests at ODs.
decisions.scc-csc.ca
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
BREAKING WIN for PWUD: Supreme Court of Canada rules against the Saskatchewan government and police attempt to claw back the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act in R v Wilson. Pivot argued, and the court agreed, the law protects against simple possession convictions, charges, AND arrests at ODs.
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 5:57 PM
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...
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“The US has decertified Colombia as a reliable partner in the War on Drugs for the 1st time in almost 30 years—though w/a waiver that suspends sanctions or cancels funding for bilateral anti-drug operations between the 2 countries.”
Trump issues imperialist report cards while gutting harm reduction.
Trump issues imperialist report cards while gutting harm reduction.
Trump says Colombia uncooperative in the 'Drug War'
Petro's supporters say US is interfering in elections next year. The declaration does not include sanctions.
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Petro's supporters say US is interfering in elections next year. The declaration does not include sanctions.
LATEST for PWS
Trump says Colombia uncooperative in the 'Drug War'
Petro's supporters say US is interfering in elections next year. The declaration does not include sanctions.
www.piratewireservices.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“The US has decertified Colombia as a reliable partner in the War on Drugs for the 1st time in almost 30 years—though w/a waiver that suspends sanctions or cancels funding for bilateral anti-drug operations between the 2 countries.”
Trump issues imperialist report cards while gutting harm reduction.
Trump issues imperialist report cards while gutting harm reduction.
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On the plus side, the USA is increasingly self-alienating and losing allies over its arrogance and threats.
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UN Member States initiate an overdue review of the UN drug control “machinery” with a newly emerging political alliance
idpc.net/blog/2025/03...
Read this 👇
UN Member States initiate an overdue review of the UN drug control “machinery” with a newly emerging political alliance
idpc.net/blog/2025/03...
CND68: Historic vote initiates overdue review of UN drug control “machinery”
Against a backdrop of global turmoil and multilateral rupture, the 68th session of the CND marked a turning point in the history of global drug policy by deciding to create a panel of independent expe...
idpc.net
September 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
On the plus side, the USA is increasingly self-alienating and losing allies over its arrogance and threats.
Read this 👇
UN Member States initiate an overdue review of the UN drug control “machinery” with a newly emerging political alliance
idpc.net/blog/2025/03...
Read this 👇
UN Member States initiate an overdue review of the UN drug control “machinery” with a newly emerging political alliance
idpc.net/blog/2025/03...
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I must have missed this “Presidential Determination” piece of imperial American propaganda—it’s getting hard to keep up with the USA’s rapid descent into overt fascism.
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www.state.gov/releases/off...
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www.state.gov/releases/off...
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2026 - United States Department of State
The following is a Presidential Determination submitted to Congress today: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States; including section 706(1) ...
www.state.gov
September 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I must have missed this “Presidential Determination” piece of imperial American propaganda—it’s getting hard to keep up with the USA’s rapid descent into overt fascism.
A short 🧵
www.state.gov/releases/off...
A short 🧵
www.state.gov/releases/off...
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We at the @hrna.bsky.social denounced Bill C-2, calling it “an outdated, xenophobic drug interdiction policy that prioritizes border theatrics over evidence and human rights”.
We, like many others, asked Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social to rescind the Bill.
www.hrna-aiirm.ca/2025/08/27/h...
We, like many others, asked Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social to rescind the Bill.
www.hrna-aiirm.ca/2025/08/27/h...
HRNA Letter to PM Mark Carney re IOAD 2025 | HRNA/AIIRM
August 27, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada pm@pm.gc.ca Prime Minister, On the brink of another International Overdose Awareness Day, we are still being asked to [...]
www.hrna-aiirm.ca
September 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
We at the @hrna.bsky.social denounced Bill C-2, calling it “an outdated, xenophobic drug interdiction policy that prioritizes border theatrics over evidence and human rights”.
We, like many others, asked Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social to rescind the Bill.
www.hrna-aiirm.ca/2025/08/27/h...
We, like many others, asked Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social to rescind the Bill.
www.hrna-aiirm.ca/2025/08/27/h...
HRNA’s 2025/2026 webinar season is going to be 🔥.
Up first, “A Crisis of Disorder or a Crisis of Legitimacy? A Critical Discourse Analysis of B.C. Police Officers' Perspectives on Decriminalization”
When: October 1st at 12pm PST.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Up first, “A Crisis of Disorder or a Crisis of Legitimacy? A Critical Discourse Analysis of B.C. Police Officers' Perspectives on Decriminalization”
When: October 1st at 12pm PST.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
HRNA’s 2025/2026 webinar season is going to be 🔥.
Up first, “A Crisis of Disorder or a Crisis of Legitimacy? A Critical Discourse Analysis of B.C. Police Officers' Perspectives on Decriminalization”
When: October 1st at 12pm PST.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Up first, “A Crisis of Disorder or a Crisis of Legitimacy? A Critical Discourse Analysis of B.C. Police Officers' Perspectives on Decriminalization”
When: October 1st at 12pm PST.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Donate your day's wage as a concrete action to fight the war on drugs and help Weaving Our Worlds raise $10,000 in 2 weeks to defend the Drug Users Liberation Front. Why? See link below.
#IOAD2025 #SolidarityForever
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#IOAD2025 #SolidarityForever
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Wage Solidarity: Fight the War on Drugs
Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day brings people together around the world to take action on preventable overdose deaths and the legislated violence of drug policy. On August 31, We...
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September 1, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Donate your day's wage as a concrete action to fight the war on drugs and help Weaving Our Worlds raise $10,000 in 2 weeks to defend the Drug Users Liberation Front. Why? See link below.
#IOAD2025 #SolidarityForever
chuffed.org/project/dulf...
#IOAD2025 #SolidarityForever
chuffed.org/project/dulf...