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

Media advisory

October 30, 2025, Moncton, New Brunswick – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

October 31, 2025

Time

2:30PM AT

Location

Monton, New Brunswick

Members of the media are asked to contact Media Relations at media@hc-sc.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

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