Addiction and the Defence Gap in Canadian Criminal Law
More than 40% of crimes committed in Canada are linked to substance use. This excludes offences involving driving under the influence or violations of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Individuals who struggle with addiction are suffering from a mental illness; they are not necessarily consciously choosing to use drugs or alcohol each day but are often compelled by their condition.This post argues that the amendment to s. 33.1 of the Criminal Code, Bill C-28, creates a
