Government of Canada to announce funding to support people who use substances in Edmonton

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to support people who use substances in Edmonton.

July 11, 2022, Edmonton, Alberta – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to support people who use substances in Edmonton.

The Minister will be joined by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and funding recipents.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

July 12, 2022

Time

10:00 AM (MDT)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

Boyle Street Community Centre
YMCA of Northern Alberta
9538 103A Avenue, Edmonton

Media may also join by Zoom:
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/62458173634

Passcode: 150814

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

Media Inquiries

Maja Staka
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
343-552-5568

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca