Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis

Media advisory

February 27, 2025, Thunder Bay, Ontario – The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

February 28, 2025

Time

1:00 p.m. (ET)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

Thunder Bay City Hall
500 Donald Street East
Thunder Bay, Ontario

Media may also join by Zoom:

https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/68548551182
Passcode: 255257

Media Inquiries:

Callum Haney
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
343-576-4407

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

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