BC Decriminalization Pilot
Provincial • 31 Jan 2023 – 31 Jan 2026 ActiveThree-year CDSA exemption allowing adults to possess ≤ 2.5 g of certain drugs (incl. some psychedelics) without criminal charges.
More infoThree-year CDSA exemption allowing adults to possess ≤ 2.5 g of certain drugs (incl. some psychedelics) without criminal charges.
More infoFirst provincial framework licensing clinics and setting medical-director, monitoring, and reporting rules for psychedelic-assisted treatment.
More infoHealthcare providers can request unapproved psychedelics (e.g., psilocybin, MDMA) for serious-condition patients on a case-by-case basis.
More infoPatients argue Health Canada’s refusal of medical psilocybin violates Charter rights. Awaiting Federal Court schedule.
Case details4,000+ Canadians urged compassionate-use access. Government acknowledged promise but made no immediate CDSA change.
Parliament pageNo psychedelic-specific public bills are on the Order Paper. This card updates when new legislation appears.
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