Bill C-272: An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (supervised drug consumption sites)

This bill primarily affects organizations operating supervised drug consumption sites (also known as safe injection or overdose prevention sites), which are typically non-profit health service providers in urban areas across Canada. Operators of existing sites located within 500 metres of a school, daycare, or playground would have their authorization revoked and would need to relocate or cease operations. Mobile consumption site operators would be restricted from providing services when within the 500-metre buffer zone, affecting their day-to-day route planning and service delivery. Indirectly, landlords and property owners leasing space to these facilities could also be impacted if tenants must vacate.