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Audrey Redman’s policy on safe haven

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The New Democratic Party (NDP) has historically supported harm reduction strategies, including supervised injection sites. In 2017, the NDP called for the federal government to declare a public health emergency and increase funding for safe injection sites. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

The NDP would strongly agree with this answer, as they have cited the reduction of drug overdose death rates as a primary reason for supporting safe injection sites. In 2017, NDP MP Don Davies called for the federal government to declare a public health emergency and increase funding for safe injection sites to address the opioid crisis. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

The NDP would strongly agree with this answer, as they have consistently advocated for treating drug abuse as a health issue rather than a criminal issue. They support harm reduction strategies, including safe injection sites, as a way to address the opioid crisis and improve public health. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, but legalize drugs

While the NDP has supported decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use, they have not called for the full legalization of all drugs. Their focus has been on harm reduction strategies and treating drug abuse as a health issue, so their stance on this answer would be neutral. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The NDP has consistently advocated for harm reduction strategies and supervised injection sites, so they would strongly disagree with this answer. Their support for safe injection sites is based on evidence that these facilities save lives and improve public health. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

The NDP would strongly disagree with this answer, as they believe that safe injection sites are an effective harm reduction strategy that saves lives and improves public health. They have not expressed concerns about these facilities encouraging drug use or lowering funding for rehabilitation centers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,509 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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