Government of Canada to make an announcement on helping to address the substance use and overdose crisis in the Atlantic Region

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on helping to address the substance use and overdose crisis in the Atlantic Region.

July 18, 2025, Fredericton, New Brunswick – The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on helping to address the substance use and overdose crisis in the Atlantic Region. She will be joined by David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature) and Member of Parliament for Fredericton-Oromocto.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Following the conclusion of the press conference, media will be invited to a photo opportunity at the overnight outreach van.

Date

July 21, 2025

Time

11:00 AM (AT)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:
Fredericton City Hall
Council Chambers, 2^nd Floor
397 Queen Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B-1B5

Media may also join by Zoom:
https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/67701223285
Passcode: 250721

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

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Media Inquiries:

Emilie Gauduchon
Senior Communications and Issues Advisor
Office of the Honourable Marjorie Michel
Minister of Health
emilie.gauduchon@hc-sc.gc.ca

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