Minister Bennett to visit Whitehorse, Yukon to highlight Budget 2023 and ongoing federal investments to combat the toxic drug and overdose crisis

The Honourable Minister Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will host an event in Whitehorse, Yukon to highlight Budget 2023 and ongoing federal investments to combat the toxic drug and overdose crisis and provide Canadians with access to timely, equitable mental health and substance use services.

The Honourable Minister Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will host an event in Whitehorse, Yukon to highlight Budget 2023 and ongoing federal investments to combat the toxic drug and overdose crisis and provide Canadians with access to timely, equitable mental health and substance use services.

A media availability will follow the event.

Date

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Time

2:30 p.m. YT

Location

Jim Smith Building
New media room (Old Library)
2071 Second Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon

Media may also join by Zoom: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/61644485609

Passcode: 230404

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

Media may contact:

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

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