WASHINGTON – The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America. Canada and the United States are committed to combatting the devastating overdose crisis and the toxic illegal drug supply driving it. Through the Joint Action Plan on Opioids (OAP), our two countries continue to work jointly on public health and public safety …
Ottawa – Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis that has left no community untouched. Family members, friends, and neighbours are losing their lives to one of the most serious public health crises in our country’s history. The national data release on opioid and stimulant-related harms tells us that this crisis continues. According to the latest …
Ottawa – On International Overdose Awareness Day, Canadian ministers reflected on the devastating and tragic impact of the toxic drug and overdose crisis, and remember those who have lost their lives, and their loved ones to an overdose. They said: “It is a reminder that every person who overdoses is somebody who has a family and people that care about …
Winnipeg – Canada’s overdose crisis continues to have a tragic toll on individuals, families and communities across the country. The pandemic has contributed to increases in substance use and substance related harms in Canada. Isolation, stress, toxic street-drug supply, and reduced access to services have all contributed to the worsening of the crisis with data showing that 7,560 people died of …
