The federal and B.C. governments will make an important announcement on the drug overdose crisis on Tuesday.

It is expected B.C.’s application for an exemption from Canada’s drug laws to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use for those ages 19 and older will be integral to the announcement.

B.C. was the first province to apply for the exemption.

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson told reporters in early April she received an update on what Health Canada has “on its mind.” The application asked Ottawa to decriminalize personal possession of up to 4.5 grams of illicit drugs, including heroin and fentanyl.

If the federal government grants the request, British Columbians caught with less than 4.5 grams would be provided with information about accessing addiction and health services. Police would not seize the drugs from them

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