Decriminalization is defined as: elimination of criminal sanctions or removal of legal restrictions against. This is a drug-related topic and Canada has not yet reached a conclusion on the matter. As stated in the 2010 International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) report, Canada is one of the world's leading producing countries of illicitly produced synthetic drugs, particularly MDMA (“ecstasy”). Some individuals argue that if all drugs were legalized, our society would be safer and drugs would be cleaner, which would reduce the number of overdoses and deaths due to the use of laced drugs. In the article The Surprising Truth About Heroin and Addiction by Jacob Sullum, it is stated that “…drugs like nicotine and cocaine [create] a true addiction; they [are] just getting used to it.” The question shouldn't be “Should Canada legalize all drugs?” should be “What drugs should Canada legalize?”. The pros and cons must be considered and nothing is ever black and white when it comes to such unpredictable matters. Alcohol was illegal in 1920 and the law was repealed in 1933. It takes time to consider all the possibilities of legalizing something and is not taken lightly by the government or law enforcement. People also need to consider the addictiveness of each substance and whether making it legal will create a bigger problem than the current one. Not all drugs should be legal in Canada, but some should be considered. The Canadian government and law enforcement should review each drug individually instead of placing them under one umbrella. This will ensure that each drug is carefully and strategically studied in order to make an accurate decision on the legalization of that particular substance. Pick and choose Canada wisely, because some drugs should be left