The health minister says the "significant" change to end the take-home model will be difficult for some but is designed to reduce the criminal diversion of prescribed alternatives.

"This helps guarantee that the patient receives care in a safe, supportive environment, and significantly reduces the likelihood of diversion." Last March, former solicitor general Mike Farnworth ...

In the past, Henry acknowledged that diversion was happening but said it was not enough of a concern to change course on the safe supply program. In fact, she encouraged expanding the program to a ...