Government of Canada to announce funding to help address harms related to substance use across B.C and the Prairies

Media advisory

July 5, 2023, Squamish, B.C. – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to improve health outcomes for people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose across British Columbia and the Prairies.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

July 6, 2023

Time

9:30 AM (PDT)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

Squamish Helping Hands Society
37871 3 Ave
Squamish, B.C.

Media may also join by Zoom: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/67207140604

Passcode: 906342

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
343-552-5568

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

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2023-07-05