The Drugs Store, safe supply, and its backlash
Two months ago, Jerry Martin opened up a shop in Vancouver\u2019s Downtown Eastside selling a clean supply of drugs like cocaine and heroin. His store was shut down by B.C. police less than 24 hours later.\n\nLast Friday, Martin himself died from a suspected fentanyl overdose.\n\nFor the last several months, safe supply has been the subject of fiery debate in the House of Commons. Conservatives like Pierre Poilievre say that safe supply policies lead to an increase in drug-related deaths. But many experts and B.C. officials disagree.\n\nToday on Front Burner, VICE News reporter Manisha Krishnan discusses the life and legacy of Jerry Martin, as well as the current state of safe supply policies in Canada.\nTwo months ago, Jerry Martin opened up a shop in Vancouver\u2019s Downtown Eastside selling a clean supply of drugs like cocaine and heroin. His store was shut down by B.C. police less than 24 hours later.\n\nFor transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts