[New post] Liberal MP bill wants immunity for 911 callers about drug overdoses

Amy Judd posted: "A local MP wants people to stop being afraid of calling 9-1-1 when they are with someone who has overdosed on drugs. MP Ron McKinnon, who represents Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, is now taking action by proposing the 'Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act'. " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Global News Liberal MP bill wants immunity for 911 callers about drug overdoses by Amy Judd A local MP wants people to stop being afraid of calling 9-1-1 when they are with someone who has overdosed on drugs. MP Ron McKinnon, who represents Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, is now taking action by proposing the 'Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act'. The act would give people immunity from prosecution for drug possession and it is hoped it will lead to more 9-1-1 calls during overdoses, even if the caller has been using drugs. It is being endorsed by the Canadian Medical Association. If passed, the act would be the first in Canada. Amy Judd | February 23, 2016 at 8:49 am | Tags: 911 calls, Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, Ron McKinnon | Categories: Health | URL: http://wp.me/p2Y4rw-aDna Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Global News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://globalnews.ca/news/2534632/liberal-mp-bill-wants-immunity-for-911-callers-about-drug-overdoses/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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