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

Media advisory

October 30, 2025, Toronto, Ontario – Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund and the Substance Use and Addictions Program.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

October 31, 2025

Time

9:00 AM (ET)

Location

Toronto, Ontario

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.

Media may also join by Zoom: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/65158320318
Passcode: 111090

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

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Media inquiries:

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

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