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Government of Canada takes further steps to address the opioid crisis in BC (SPH)

Government of Canada takes further steps to address the opioid crisis.
Government of Canada takes further steps to address the opioid crisis.

Today the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced funding for new initiatives to increase knowledge about opioid use and treatment, decrease harms associated with opioid use, and enhance access to evidence-based treatment. Minister Petitpas Taylor made the announcement while meeting with representatives of the St. Paul’s Foundation of Vancouver.

New investments totaling $15.3 million announced today include the following.

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