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Families ask: Why Can’t We Sue?

Can we sue the government? In summary, it is not easy and it is very costly, but there are a few situations were legal action is warranted and have shown success.

Societal change leads to legal change: Looking back at a history of law in Canada, prior situations concerning common perceptions that certain things were immoral, that were stigmatized, and that were criminalized illustrate that societal change leads to legal change. Situations that became more widely socially accepted became protected through law.

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Seeking Executive Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership of this national charity. The Executive Director will oversee the delivery of Moms Stop The Harm’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities through the development and delivery of programs and services, financial sustainability, fund development, operations, and external communications. Experience in hiring and managing staff is essential. This is a leadership position requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to act as the public speaker and public relations representative of Moms Stop the Harm  The posting will remain open until the position is filled.


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Support the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF)

Support the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF)

It is with disappointment and frustration that the Board of Directors writes to you today.

On May 31st, 2024, two co-founders of the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF), Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, were each charged with three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking under Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

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Can we have a real conversation Mr. Engler?

On May 31, 2024 Eric Engler, Chief of Staff, Ministers Office, Mental Health and Addiction made the following comment to Janet Eremenko’s statement on the announcement of a new recovery community for Grande Prairie with an expected completion date of 2027 and concerning the state of the toxic drug crisis in Alberta today.

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