Opinion: Harm reduction must not become harm production

In June, I cautioned in The Gazette that the opening of the Maison Benoît Labre’s injection centre next to a kindergarten playground would harm children if not done properly with credentialed staff following best practices. My caveats acknowledging the fundamental rights of people to be housed and to receive quality treatment seemed insufficient for those critical that I dared to raise concerns about this organization. Unfortunately, time has borne out those worries. Read More