Corey Tochor

CTV reports Tochor introducing magic mushroom treatment legislation

CTV News reports that Tochor introduced a bill in the House of Commons to simplify access to psilocybin-assisted therapy for some mental health and addiction cases. The story notes the proposal would create a faster review process and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for prescribing the drug.

CBC reports constituency offices closed after Tochor resigned his provincial seat

CBC reported that Corey Tochor's constituency office closed after he resigned his Saskatchewan legislative seat to run federally. The closure led to staff layoffs and was tied to a decision not to hold a provincial byelection.

CBC covered Tochor's move to seek the Conservative nomination in Saskatoon-University

CBC reported that Corey Tochor stepped down as Saskatchewan legislature speaker and launched a bid for the Conservative nomination in Saskatoon-University. The article quotes him saying the riding needed a 'fresh start' and characterizes incumbent Brad Trost as polarizing.

Corey Tochor advances a bill to expand access to psilocybin-assisted therapy

CBC reports that Conservative MP Corey Tochor proposed legislation aimed at reducing federal barriers for doctors prescribing psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. The bill is framed as a way to make it easier for patients with mental health disorders and addiction to access treatment, with the proposal also covered by CTV and CBC video coverage.

A radio interview highlights Tochor's push for easier psilocybin access

An iono.fm audio segment covers Corey Tochor's argument that current federal rules make it too hard for doctors to prescribe psilocybin for conditions such as PTSD, depression, and addiction. The interview presents his bill as an effort to broaden access to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Tochor’s psilocybin bill drew attention at a Toronto screening event

Canadian Affairs reported that Corey Tochor introduced a private member’s bill, dubbed Thomas’ Bill, to expand access to psilocybin and streamline regulatory review for psilocybin-based therapies. The piece framed the bill as the center of discussion at a Toronto psychedelic screening event held two days later.

CBC aired Tochor’s discussion of his magic mushroom legislation

CBC posted a Power & Politics segment in which Corey Tochor discussed his private member’s bill aimed at reducing barriers to psilocybin-assisted mental health therapy. The segment focused on why he introduced the legislation and how it was being received in Parliament.

Conservative MP Corey Tochor introduces private member's bill to reduce barriers for psilocybin-assisted psychological therapy

Conservative MP Corey Tochor tabled a private member's bill aimed at reducing obstacles for patients seeking psilocybin-assisted psychological therapy, seeking to streamline access by removing Health Canada's regulatory hurdles in the process of prescribing psychedelics for mental health treatment[2][8]. The bill was discussed on Power & Politics and CPAC, where Tochor explained his plan to loosen restrictions on the psychedelic drug and how it has been received on Parliament Hill[2][8].

Corey Tochor discusses his decision to tabling magic mushroom legislation on Power & Politics

Corey Tochor joined Power & Politics to discuss his decision to table legislation on magic mushrooms (psilocybin), aiming to reduce barriers for treating mental health disorders with the psychedelic drug[2]. During the interview, he emphasized that his plan effectively removes Health Canada from the dispensing process for doctors prescribing certain psychedelics for therapeutic use[2].