Health policy reform group wants drug use decriminalized, mayor Dilkens says no

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is calling on municipalities to pressure the federal government to decriminalize the possession of any illicit drug for personal use — but Windsor's mayor isn't open to the idea.

The organization is based in Ottawa and it advocates for health policy reforms. Its executive director, Ian Culbert,  said treating drug addicts like criminals hasn't deterred drug abuse, but rather it has made it worse.