Minister Bennett to highlight Budget 2023 and announce funding to support people across Canada at risk of substance use-related harms and overdose
Statement
April 13, 2023 London, Ontario - The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will highlight Budget 2023 and announce funding to improve the health outcomes of people who use substances across Canada.
Minister Bennett will be joined by Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre and by Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West.
There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.
Date
April 14, 2023
Time
9:30 a.m (EDT)
Location
The event will be held in-person at:
Western University
Physics and Astronomy Building
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario
Media may also join by Zoom:
https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/63922955856
Passcode: 264788
Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.
Media Inquiries:
Maja Staka
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
Maja.Staka@hc-sc.gc.ca
343-552-5568
Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca