Presence of supervised consumption sites not linked to increased crime: study

Presence of supervised consumption sites not linked to increased crime: study

January 9, 2026 5:38 pm EST.

Researchers at McGill University say they have found no link between increased crime rates and the presence of supervised consumption sites. Erica Natividad with details on the study, which examined several sites in Toronto.

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