Pubdate: Fri, 8 Sep 2006
Source: Victoria News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2006 Victoria News
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MAYOR OPTIMISTIC ABOUT INSITE

It wasn't a resounding seal of approval for InSite, Vancouver's safe 
injection site, but Victoria Mayor Alan Lowe says Ottawa's decision 
to extend the pilot project until Dec. 31 bodes well for plans to 
bring a similar facility to Victoria.

"There's still a glimmer of hope for an SIS in Victoria in the 
future," Lowe said.

In July the city announced a major research project aimed at building 
a case for safe injection site in Victoria.

The city plans to apply to Health Canada next spring for an exemption 
under section 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the same 
exemption that allow Vancouver's safe injection site to operate, Lowe said. 
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