The Public Health Agency of Canada is urging for an updated drug strategy due to the changing drug landscape and the gaps revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy aims to prioritize community-based programs, law enforcement support, and harm reduction projects.
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the drug landscape has changed with an increasingly toxic supply since the strategy was first developed in 2016.
It also says the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in the government's approach and the need for a more holistic, integrated response. The strategy's priorities include funding more community-based programs for prevention, treatment and support. It also includes support for law enforcement, including training on stigma amongsubstance users, and testing out an overdose monitoring tool.
The government has also announced that $21 million from the federal budget will be used to fund 54 harm reduction projects across the country.Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content.
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