ALBERTA DECRIMINALIZES FIRST TIME IMPAIRED DRIVERS

It is a controversial move that has its problems. It streamlines the process by removing the case from the courts (meaning that there is no opportunity to provide a defence) by authorizing a police officer to determine impairment, to conclude guilt and impose penalties. (i.e. judge, jury and executioner?)

https://www.strathmorenow.com/stories/alberta-to-decriminalize-first-time-impaired-driving-but-strengthen-penalties