Government of Canada to announce funding to respond to the opioid crisis
Media advisory
September 17, 2020, Toronto, ON – The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Health, will announce Government of Canada funding to support safer supply projects in Ontario.
On-site media are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early. A media availability will follow the announcement.
To encourage and maintain physical distancing, the event will be available by pool coverage. Media can also join online at Media Events.ca and by teleconference.
Due to the requirement for physical distancing, on-site media must RSVP to: 613-957-2983 or hc.media.sc@canada.ca.
Date
Friday, September 18, 2020
Time
10:00 A.M. (EDT)
Location
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
955 Queen Street East
4th Floor Rooftop Garden
Toronto, ON
The announcement will be available online at Media Events.ca.
Media can also join by teleconference to ask questions following the announcement.
Toll-free (Canada/US) dial-in number: 1-866-206-0153
Passcode: 5020465#
Media Inquiries:
Cole Davidson
Office of the Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
hc.media.sc@canada.ca