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Federal government to temporarily decriminalize small-scale possession of illicit drugs in B.C.
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Power & Politics for Tuesday, May 31st:
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett discusses the government's decision to grant B.C.'s request to temporarily decriminalize possession of small amounts of some drugs for adults. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra talks about the decision to extend COVID-19 border restrictions and the need to address long delays at airports. Igor Zhovkva, a top adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the European Union agreement to block most Russian oil imports by the end of this year.
Plus the five stories you need to know about and the Power Panel on the day's news.