Discussion · Oral Questions
Leah Gazan NDP
“The government is cutting money for mental health and addiction programs while more people are dying from toxic drugs. Five years ago, an expert group told the government how to help, but it has done nothing. I want to know when the government will finally act.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals’ spring economic update lines corporate pockets while cutting life-saving addiction and mental health program funding. In one weekend, 10 clients at Main Street Project died from toxic drugs. That is one organization, and deaths are rising. Five years ago, the government backed the Health Canada expert task force on substance use but has failed to act on its recommendations. How many people must die on the streets of Winnipeg before the government acts?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals’ spring economic update lines corporate pockets while cutting life-saving addiction and mental health program funding. In one weekend, 10 clients at Main Street Project died from toxic drugs. That is one organization, and deaths are rising. Five years ago, the government backed the Health Canada expert task force on substance use but has failed to act on its recommendations. How many people must die on the streets of Winnipeg before the government acts?