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Ep 6 Abortion Laws

Episode Five Show Notes and Sources Abortion   Episode Description: Karen and Alex discuss the evolution of laws and rights around the topic of Abortion in Canada, including the absolute LEGEND Dr. Henry Morgentaler. We also chat about the change in US Abortion access over the past few years, and how that affects and is affected by Canada's Abortion Laws.   Cases Discussed: Dr. Hugh Short: Ontario, 1995 | Rv. Demers: BC, 2003 | Tremblay v Daigle: Quebec, 1989   Sources:    * Planned Parenthood Fact Sheet https://ppt.on.ca/factsheets/abortion/ [https://ppt.on.ca/factsheets/abortion/] * A History of Abortion in Canada: The Quest for Women's Reproductive Rights https://www.jogc.com/article/S1701-2163(19)30737-6/fulltext [https://www.jogc.com/article/S1701-2163(19)30737-6/fulltext] * Abortion rights in Canada https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/how-we-can-help/our-legal-knowledge-base/abortion-rights-canada [https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/how-we-can-help/our-legal-knowledge-base/abortion-rights-canada] * Canada has no abortion right law. Does it need one?         https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada-abortion-law-1.6503899 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada-abortion-law-1.6503899] * Therapeutic Abortion in NL https://www.plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/uploads/1/0/0/3/100308324/therapeutic_abortion_in_nl.pdf [https://www.plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/uploads/1/0/0/3/100308324/therapeutic_abortion_in_nl.pdf] * Halifax Sexual Health Centre https://hshc.ca/pregnancy-options/#:~:text=Who%20can%20have%20an%20abortion,do%20not%20need%20parental%20consent [https://hshc.ca/pregnancy-options/#:~:text=Who%20can%20have%20an%20abortion,do%20not%20need%20parental%20consent] * Health PEI https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/abortion-services [https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/abortion-services] * Quebec Access to Abortion Services https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-system-and-services/service-organization/abortion-services/access-abortion-services [https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-system-and-services/service-organization/abortion-services/access-abortion-services]   * Planned Parenthood Toronto https://ppt.on.ca/factsheets/abortion/#:~:text=Surgical%20abortion%20is%20available%20in,blood%20test%2C%20and%20STI%20test [https://ppt.on.ca/factsheets/abortion/#:~:text=Surgical%20abortion%20is%20available%20in,blood%20test%2C%20and%20STI%20test] * Women’s Health Clinic https://womenshealthclinic.org/ [https://womenshealthclinic.org/] * Saskatchewan Health Authority https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-diseases-services/healthline-online/tw1040 [https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-diseases-services/healthline-online/tw1040] * My Health Alberta https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=tw1040 [https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=tw1040] * BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/gynecology/abortion-contraception [http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/gynecology/abortion-contraception] * Opal Yukon https://opalyukon.ca/abortion [https://opalyukon.ca/abortion] * Abortion Access Tracker https://www.abortionaccesstracker.ca/jurisdictions/northwest-territories#:~:text=Only%201%20point%20of%20service,for%20Women%20(NOW)%20program [https://www.abortionaccesstracker.ca/jurisdictions/northwest-territories#:~:text=Only%201%20point%20of%20service,for%20Women%20(NOW)%20program] * Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/women-in-nunavut-still-face-barriers-to-abortion-access/ [https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/women-in-nunavut-still-face-barriers-to-abortion-access/] * NL Access to Abortion Act https://assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/a01-02.htm [https://assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/a01-02.htm] * Access by Province https://www.morgentaler25years.ca/the-struggle-for-abortion-rights/access-by-province/#:~:text=BC%20is%20the%20only%20province,regard%20to%20cost%20and%20availability [https://www.morgentaler25years.ca/the-struggle-for-abortion-rights/access-by-province/#:~:text=BC%20is%20the%20only%20province,regard%20to%20cost%20and%20availability]. * Alberta Health Services https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page14011.aspx [https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page14011.aspx] * Tremblay v Daigle [1989] 2 S.C.R. 530 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremblay_v_Daigle [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremblay_v_Daigle] * Abortion in Canada: Always Legal, Not Always Accessible    https://verfassungsblog.de/abortion-in-canada-always-legal-not-always-accessible/ [https://verfassungsblog.de/abortion-in-canada-always-legal-not-always-accessible/] * Abortion Rights Issue Surfaces in Canada Before U.S. Election https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/02/world/canada/abortion-rights-canada-election.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/02/world/canada/abortion-rights-canada-election.html] * Canada has zero pro-choice Conservative MPs, watchdog says https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/03/canada-abortion-rights-pregnancy [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/03/canada-abortion-rights-pregnancy] * How Doug Ford's Government Reduces Abortion Access https://www.readthemaple.com/how-the-ontario-government-can-impact-abortion-access/ [https://www.readthemaple.com/how-the-ontario-government-can-impact-abortion-access/] * A Brief History of Abortion Rights in Canada https://thekit.ca/living/health/abortion-in-canada/ [https://thekit.ca/living/health/abortion-in-canada/] * Canada welcomes Americans who lose access to abortion, but clinics say they're at capacity https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-united-states-abortion-clinics [https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-united-states-abortion-clinics] * Roe V Wade https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._Wade [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._Wade] * Roe v Wade Wikipedia https://www.american.edu/cas/news/roe-v-wade-overturned-what-it-means-whats-next.cfm#:~:text=On%20Friday%2C%20June%2024%2C%202022,or%20outright%20ban%20abortion%20rights [https://www.american.edu/cas/news/roe-v-wade-overturned-what-it-means-whats-next.cfm#:~:text=On%20Friday%2C%20June%2024%2C%202022,or%20outright%20ban%20abortion%20rights]. * Abortion rights in Canada https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/how-we-can-help/our-legal-knowledge-base/abortion-rights-canada [https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/how-we-can-help/our-legal-knowledge-base/abortion-rights-canada] * The white-supremacist past — and present — of Canada’s anti-abortion movement https://www.tvo.org/article/the-white-supremacist-past-and-present-of-canadas-anti-abortion-movement [https://www.tvo.org/article/the-white-supremacist-past-and-present-of-canadas-anti-abortion-movement] * Historian's research on coroners' inquests in B.C. gives chilling glimpse into criminalization of abortion https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abortion-bc-history-death-1.6441445 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abortion-bc-history-death-1.6441445] * How major abortion laws compare, state by state                https://fullerproject.org/story/how-major-abortion-laws-compare-state-by-state-map/ [https://fullerproject.org/story/how-major-abortion-laws-compare-state-by-state-map/] * States with strictest abortion laws offer the least support for women and families https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/states-strictest-abortion-laws-offer-least-support-women-families-rcna169578 [https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/states-strictest-abortion-laws-offer-least-support-women-families-rcna169578] * Some States Are Turning Miscarriages and Stillbirths Into Criminal Cases Against Women https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/10/31/stillbirth-oklahoma-arkansas-women-investigated [https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/10/31/stillbirth-oklahoma-arkansas-women-investigated] * Providing abortions to Americans could land Canadian doctors in legal trouble — without CMPA assistance https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/30/e1072 [https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/30/e1072] * R. v. Demers (2003) https://www.leaf.ca/case_summary/r-v-demers-2003/#:~:text=This%20created%20%E2%80%9Cbubble%20zones%E2%80%9D%20around,summary%20conviction%20appeal%20was%20dismissed [https://www.leaf.ca/case_summary/r-v-demers-2003/#:~:text=This%20created%20%E2%80%9Cbubble%20zones%E2%80%9D%20around,summary%20conviction%20appeal%20was%20dismissed] * Thirty years after Morgentaler ruling on abortion rights, Canada ‘still dealing with the same issues’ https://www.actioncanadashr.org/news/2017-12-21-thirty-years-after-morgentaler-ruling-abortion-rights-canada-still-dealing-same-issues [https://www.actioncanadashr.org/news/2017-12-21-thirty-years-after-morgentaler-ruling-abortion-rights-canada-still-dealing-same-issues] * Hamilton abortion doctor shot in 1995 featured in new season of true-crime podcast https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/someone-knows-something-abortion-wars-hugh-short-1.6457934 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/someone-knows-something-abortion-wars-hugh-short-1.6457934]

Ep 5 Canada's Riot Laws

Episode Five Show Notes and Sources  Riots (This recording was edited after initial publishing on August 19, 2025 because of some audio glitches) (Sorry it took so long to get this one out, my cat died and our entire province is on fire. We recorded this over a month ago before the major riots in LA and other US cities started. We mention Her Majesty's Penitentiary in this episode and how there have been talks to replace it for over ten years with no progress. Days after we recorded this episode, they announced they were finally breaking ground to build the replacement due to be complete in 2029.) Send us your episode ideas at bitranscanadahighway@gmail.com [bitranscanadahighway@gmail.com] and follow/like our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577986559997 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577986559997]   Episode Description: Karen and Alex discuss the Riot Act and at least four hockey riots.  Cases Discussed: Murray Hill Riot: 1969 Montreal, QC | Saint John Street Railway Strike: 1914 New Brunswick | The Asbestos Strike: 1949 Asbestos, QC | Her Majesty's Pen Chapel Riot: 2014 St. John’s, NL | Rocket Richard Riot: 1955 Montreal, QC | 1993 Stanley Cup Riot: Montreal, QC | 1994 Stanley Cup Riot: Vancouver, BC | 2011 Stanley Cup Riot: Vancouver, BC Sources: * Getting Rid of the Riot Act- Manitoba Journal https://themanitobalawjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/MLJ_47%20(Pre-print).4/474-getting-rid.pdf [https://themanitobalawjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/MLJ_47%20(Pre-print).4/474-getting-rid.pdf] * Wikipedia - The Riot Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Act [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Act] * Unlawful Assembly in Canada https://www.criminalcodehelp.ca/offences/disorderly-conduct/unlawful-assembly/ [https://www.criminalcodehelp.ca/offences/disorderly-conduct/unlawful-assembly/] * Charterpedia     https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/art2c.html [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/art2c.html] * The Canadian Encyclopedia https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/riot [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/riot] * Murray Hill Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray-Hill_riot#Riot [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray-Hill_riot#Riot] * 1914 Saint John Street Railway Strike https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1914_Saint_John_street_railway_strike#Railway_union [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1914_Saint_John_street_railway_strike#Railway_union] * The Asbestos Strike https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_strike [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_strike] * HMP Chapel Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMP_chapel_riot [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMP_chapel_riot] * Richard Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Riot [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Riot] * 1993 Stanley Cup Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Stanley_Cup_Finals#Riot [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Stanley_Cup_Finals#Riot] * 1994 Stanley Cup Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Vancouver_Stanley_Cup_riot [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Vancouver_Stanley_Cup_riot] * 2011 Stanley Cup Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Vancouver_Stanley_Cup_riot [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Vancouver_Stanley_Cup_riot] * Department of Justice and Public Safety https://www.gov.nl.ca/jps/files/publications-2014-2015-ac-quart-mid-cts-april-june-2014.pdf [https://www.gov.nl.ca/jps/files/publications-2014-2015-ac-quart-mid-cts-april-june-2014.pdf] * The Canadian Encyclopedia: The Rand Formula https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rand-formula [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rand-formula]

Offramp Detour Bonus Episode!

We end up taking a few detours and exploring offramps as we cruise along the B-I-Trans Canada Highway. We end up cutting a lot off the off-topic conversations from our main feed episodes, and compiling them into bonus content that can be found on our Patreon. Here's a little taster from the MMIWG episode for you.

Ep 4 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry and Action

Episode Four Show Notes and Sources Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls   Episode Description: Karen and Alex discuss the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada that has been on the radar of indigenous communities for decades, but has only come to the national surface in recent years. We talk about the inquiry conducted by the Federal Government and the reaction from indigenous communities and organizations.    Cases Discussed: The Highway of Tears | Shae-Lynn McAllister | Cherish Oppenheim | Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Ashlee Shingoose | Loretta Saunders and Tina Fontaine    How To Help: Visit canadasmissing.ca to review the cases of missing women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.    To submit a tip, please contact any of the following: The investigating police agency included on the profile of the missing woman Crime Stoppers by phone 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online The National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains by email at canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca [canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca]   Crisis support is available for anyone affected by these reports and the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people through a national 24-hour hotline at 1-844-413-6649.    Sources: * The Canadian Encyclopedia https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-in-canada [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-in-canada] * How we built a national action plan with partners https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1590950479157/1590950564663 [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1590950479157/1590950564663] * Call for Justice 1.7 Final Report             https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1717103903695/1717103981609 [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1717103903695/1717103981609] * No More Stolen Sisters Amnesty International https://amnesty.ca/what-we-do/no-more-stolen-sisters/ [https://amnesty.ca/what-we-do/no-more-stolen-sisters/] * National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Inquiry_into_Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women_and_Girls#:~:text=The%20National%20Inquiry%20into%20Missing,and%20Murdered%20Indigenous%20Women%20crisis.&text=The%20study%20included%20reviews%20of,as%20community%20hearings%20and%20testimonies [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Inquiry_into_Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women_and_Girls#:~:text=The%20National%20Inquiry%20into%20Missing,and%20Murdered%20Indigenous%20Women%20crisis.&text=The%20study%20included%20reviews%20of,as%20community%20hearings%20and%20testimonies] * RCMP say MMIW Highway of Tears Cases may Never Be Solved                       https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rcmp-say-mmiw-highway-of-tears-missing-and-murdered-women-cases-may-never-be-solved-1.3805609 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rcmp-say-mmiw-highway-of-tears-missing-and-murdered-women-cases-may-never-be-solved-1.3805609] * The RCMP Seeks Your Help in Solving Cases of Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People https://rcmp.ca/en/campaigns-and-promotions/rcmp-seeks-your-help-solving-cases-missing-indigenous-women-girls-and [https://rcmp.ca/en/campaigns-and-promotions/rcmp-seeks-your-help-solving-cases-missing-indigenous-women-girls-and] * Convicted Killer Missing from Mission Institution Recaptured                   https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/convicted-killer-missing-from-mission-institution [https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/convicted-killer-missing-from-mission-institution] * Exclusive: Mother of Teen Victim Wasn't Told Murderer had Escaped https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/exclusive-mother-of-teen-victim-wasnt-told-murderer-had-escaped/ [https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/exclusive-mother-of-teen-victim-wasnt-told-murderer-had-escaped/] * Convicted Killer Captured after Escape from Mission Prison         https://calgary.citynews.ca/2017/04/14/convicted-killer-escapes-prison-mission-2/ [https://calgary.citynews.ca/2017/04/14/convicted-killer-escapes-prison-mission-2/] * Kelowna Killer Recaptured after Escaping B.C. Prison on his Birthday              https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-killer-recaptured-after-escaping-b-c-prison-on-his-birthday-1.4071993 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-killer-recaptured-after-escaping-b-c-prison-on-his-birthday-1.4071993] * Escaped Murderer Recaptured https://www.merrittherald.com/escaped-murderer-recaptured/ [https://www.merrittherald.com/escaped-murderer-recaptured/] * The Murder of Loretta Saunders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Loretta_Saunders [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Loretta_Saunders] * In Loretta Saunders Murder, Family says Police at First Thought she was White, MMIWG Inquiry Hears https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/inquiry-ns-saunders-1.4378891 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/inquiry-ns-saunders-1.4378891] * Family of Missing Indigenous Woman Hopeful New Billboard, Reward Could Provide Answers https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/missing-indigenous-woman-reward-1.7506043 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/missing-indigenous-woman-reward-1.7506043] * Canadian Serial Killer's Victims found in Landfill https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlyz04q23qo [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlyz04q23qo] * Family Information Liaison Units https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/cj-jp/fund-fond/mmiw-fada/info.html [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/cj-jp/fund-fond/mmiw-fada/info.html] * Canada’s Missing  http://www.canadasmissing.ca [http://www.canadasmissing.ca] * Winnipeg Serial Killings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Winnipeg_serial_killings [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Winnipeg_serial_killings] * Diem Saunders  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diem_Saunders [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diem_Saunders] * Death of Tina Fontain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tina_Fontaine [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tina_Fontaine] * Forensic Document Review Project      https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/forensic-document-review-project/ [https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/forensic-document-review-project/] Email suggestions for episode topics, or tell us about your experience with the Canadian Legal Justice System at bitranscanadahighway@gmail.com [bitranscanadahighway@gmail.com]

Ep 3 Drug Laws

Karen and Alex welcome special guest Brittany Stockley (advocate for mental health and addiction treatment, who has been in active recovery/sobriety for 9+ years) to discuss how the laws surrounding drugs and controlled substances have evolved over time, and how those laws affect Canadians. You can find her on her socials @heartwoodandhomestudio Send your suggestions for future episode topics to: bitranscanadahighway@gmail.com Cases Discussed: Rob Ford’s drug use while in Office: Ontario, 2014| Thomas Hartle’s Denial to Continue Psilocin Trial by Health Canada: Saskatchewan, 2021| Summerside Meth Lab: PEI, 2016 | Toronto Drug Cop Charged with Drug Crimes: Ontario, 2024 | Project Lowkey: Alberta, 2024 | Charged Laid for Noncontrolled Substance Possession: Alberta, 2022 We finish the episode with Brittany telling us about her own journey through addiction, sobriety and her experiences with the legal system.   Sources: * Controlled Drugs and Substances Act https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-38.8/page-9.html [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-38.8/page-9.html] * The National Drug Schedules (NDS) https://www.napra.ca/national-drug-schedules/what-are-the-national-drug-schedules/ [https://www.napra.ca/national-drug-schedules/what-are-the-national-drug-schedules/] * Understanding Schedule 1 Drugs in Canada https://karapancevlaw.ca/understanding-schedule-1-drugs-in-canada-a-comprehensive-guide/ [https://karapancevlaw.ca/understanding-schedule-1-drugs-in-canada-a-comprehensive-guide/] * Controlled substances and precursor chemicals           https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-concerns/controlled-substances-precursor-chemicals.html [https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-concerns/controlled-substances-precursor-chemicals.html] * About PPSC                              https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/index.html?wbdisable=true#:~:text=The%20PPSC%20is%20responsible%20for,in%20Quebec%20and%20New%20Brunswick [https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/index.html?wbdisable=true#:~:text=The%20PPSC%20is%20responsible%20for,in%20Quebec%20and%20New%20Brunswick] * US DEA https://www.dea.gov/ [https://www.dea.gov/] * Cannabis Legalization and Regulation https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/cannabis/ [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/cannabis/] * Stats Canada https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/231016/dq231016c-eng.htm [https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/231016/dq231016c-eng.htm] * CBC  https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cannabis-5-year-1.6989993 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cannabis-5-year-1.6989993] * Cannabis in Canada Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Canada] * Legal History if Cannabis in Canada Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_Canada [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_Canada] * Fentanyl smuggling is not a major crisis at Canada-US border, despite Trump's claims https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/02/11/fentanyl-smuggling-is-not-a-major-crisis-at-canada-us-border-despite-trump-s-claims_6738032_4.html#:~:text=Canada-,Fentanyl%20smuggling%20is%20not%20a%20major%20crisis%20at%20Canada%2DUS,major%20source%20of%20the%20drug [https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/02/11/fentanyl-smuggling-is-not-a-major-crisis-at-canada-us-border-despite-trump-s-claims_6738032_4.html#:~:text=Canada-,Fentanyl%20smuggling%20is%20not%20a%20major%20crisis%20at%20Canada-US,major%20source%20of%20the%20drug] * How fentanyl has poisoned relations between the US and Canada https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/negative-side-effects-how-fentanyl-has-poisoned-relations-between-the-us-and-canada/ [https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/negative-side-effects-how-fentanyl-has-poisoned-relations-between-the-us-and-canada/] * The opioid crisis in Canada: a national perspective https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6034966/ 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Tim                                      https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/19299/index.do [https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/19299/index.do] * Highly Potent Drug Linked to Sudden Death on Avalon Prompts Warning from RNC https://vocm.com/2025/04/04/highly-potent-drug-linked-to-sudden-death-on-avalon-prompts-warning-from-rnc/ [https://vocm.com/2025/04/04/highly-potent-drug-linked-to-sudden-death-on-avalon-prompts-warning-from-rnc/] * Shroom Boom CBC https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/magic-mushroom-medicine [https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/magic-mushroom-medicine] * Magic mushroom dispensaries operating openly in Vancouver https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/magic-mushroom-dispensaries-in-vancouver-1.6385792 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/magic-mushroom-dispensaries-in-vancouver-1.6385792] * Health Canada denies terminally ill Sask. man permission to continue magic mushroom therapy https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/health-canada-denies-terminally-ill-sask-man-permission-to-continue-magic-mushroom-therapy-1.6765386 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/health-canada-denies-terminally-ill-sask-man-permission-to-continue-magic-mushroom-therapy-1.6765386] * Psychedelics see increased legalization and decriminalization globally as treatment usages expand. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240320-legal-status-of-psychedelics-around-the-world [https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240320-legal-status-of-psychedelics-around-the-world] * Cannabis crime statistics in Canada, 2020 https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/jf-pf/2022/jun.html#:~:text=In%202017%20 [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/jf-pf/2022/jun.html#:~:text=In%202017%20] * Thomas Hartle Obituary https://www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/thomas-hartle [https://www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/thomas-hartle] * Summerside man sentenced to 42 months for meth production https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-methamphetamine-production-sentence-1.3920593 [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-methamphetamine-production-sentence-1.3920593] * About the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/opioids/about-good-samaritan-drug-overdose-act.html [https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/opioids/about-good-samaritan-drug-overdose-act.html] * Toronto police drug squad officer charged with impaired driving, drug possession https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/07/04/toronto-police-officer-arrested-impaired-drug-possession-charges/ [https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/07/04/toronto-police-officer-arrested-impaired-drug-possession-charges/]