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.