Pubdate: Wed, 10 Feb 2010
Source: National Post (Canada)
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Author: Canwest News Service

OTTAWA TO ASK SUPREME COURT OF CANADA TO OVERTURN RULING ON B.C. INJECTION SITE

The federal government plans to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to 
overturn a B.C. ruling that allowed a safe-injection site to remain 
open, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, pictured, said yesterday.

"This case raises important questions regarding the doctrine of 
interjurisdictional immunity and the division of powers between the 
federal and provincial governments," he said.

Mr. Nicholson said the B.C. Court of Appeal and the government of 
Canada both believe it is important that the Supreme Court be asked 
to rule on the matter.
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