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Thomas Kerr
Publishing · On our record since 2015
Where this writer stands
Public safety1 piece
Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Let's stop the scapegoating and ensure that all Canadians vulnerable to preventable death from the toxic drug supply continue to have reliable, consistent and convenient access to these life-saving facilities.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Opinion: Time to stop scapegoating overdose prevention sitesOpinion · Vancouver Sun · May 14, 2026
- Thomas Kerr and Garth Mullins: The Vancouver model of decriminalization leaves out those who need it mostOpinion · Vancouver Sun · May 26, 2021
- Opinion: To eliminate blood-borne infections in Canada, we have to remember that prison health is public healthOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Mar 5, 2020
- It’s time to stop opioid prohibition and start regulationOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Apr 27, 2017
- It’s time to stop opioid prohibition and start regulationOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Apr 27, 2017
- Opinion: Ottawa out of step with Canadians on cannabis prohibitionOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Apr 26, 2015
- Opinion: Ottawa out of step with Canadians on cannabis prohibitionOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Apr 25, 2015
- Opinion: Ottawa out of step with Canadians on cannabis prohibitionOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Apr 25, 2015
- Opinion: Ottawa out of step with Canadians on cannabis prohibitionOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Apr 25, 2015