The Government of Canada has announced a commitment of over $13 million in funding to target the harms associated with substance use in the Prairie provinces, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. This investment is part of the Government’s strategy to tackle the opioid crisis, as well as to support people who are struggling with substance use.
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, declared that “substance use can have serious health consequences and can affect individuals, their families and their communities. Our government is delivering on its commitment to help address the harms related to substance use, including opioids, and to support those who are struggling with addiction.”
This funding, provided by the Substance Use and Addictions Program, is designed to support the implementation of local initiatives to reduce the harms associated with substance use in the Prairies, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. This could include initiatives such as opioid overdose prevention, harm reduction services, and treatment for problematic substance use.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, noted that “substance use has a far-reaching impact on the well-being of individuals, their families and their communities. Our government is taking action to reduce the harms related to substance use, including opioid use, and to ensure that those who are struggling with addiction get the help they need to lead healthy and productive lives.”
The Substance Use and Addictions Program provides up to $30 million across Canada to reduce the harms associated with substance use. The Government of Canada is committed to taking a comprehensive approach to supporting individuals who are struggling with addiction, their families, and their communities.
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, underscored the importance of this investment, stating that “our government is taking action to support communities throughout Canada, including Indigenous people and communities, as they work to address the harms related to substance use. This funding is part of our government’s commitment to provide meaningful support to those who are struggling with addiction and to reduce the harms associated with substance use.”
The Government of Canada has allocated an impressive allotment of more than $13 million in funding to target the consequences of substance use in the Prairie provinces, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. This investment, delivered through the Substance Use and Addictions Program, is intended to bolster local initiatives to mitigate the effects of substance use, including opioid overdose prevention, harm reduction services, and treatment for problematic substance use.
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, declared that “substance use can have serious health repercussions and can affect individuals, their families and their communities. Our government is fulfilling its pledge to address the harms associated with substance use, including opioids, and to provide support to those who are battling addiction.”
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, remarked that “substance use has a far-reaching effect on the well-being of individuals, their families and their communities. Our government is taking action to reduce the harms associated with substance use, including opioid use, and to ensure that those who are combating addiction get the help they need to lead healthy and productive lives.”
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, highlighted the significance of this investment, affirming that “our government is taking steps to support communities across Canada, including Indigenous people and communities, as they strive to tackle the harms related to substance use. This funding is part of our government’s commitment to provide meaningful help to those who are fighting addiction and to abate the harms associated with substance use.”
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