news NewsLegislationLegalization 17 Canadian healthcare professionals approved by Ottawa to use psilocybin for training purposes “Health Canada’s decision represents another huge milestone in Canadian medical history.” Author of the article: Sam Riches Dr. Bruce Tobin, left, founder of TheraPsil, and Thomas Hartle, one of the first Canadians to legally consume psilocybin for medical purposes. / PHOTO BY THERAPSIL INSTAGRAM Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has granted 17 healthcare professionals associated with TheraPsil, a B.C.-based non-profit, exemptions to theControlled Drugs and Substances Act(CDSA) so that they can possess and consume psilocybin for training purposes.

2020-12-09