Government of Canada to make announcement regarding the mental health crisis and suicide prevention support

The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on the mental health crisis and suicide prevention support.

November 17, 2023, Richmond, B.C. – The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on the mental health crisis and suicide prevention support.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

November 20, 2023

Time

3 p.m. (PST)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

Richmond Caring Place Society
3^rd floor
7000 Minoru Blvd
Richmond, BC
V6Y 3Z5

Media may also join by Zoom: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/67669651955

Passcode: 101880

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

Media Inquiries:

Alexander Fernandes
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
613-290-0318

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