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Mental Health and Addictions

During question period, members raised mental health and addictions. Kelly DeRidder (Conservative) cited 70 overdoses in four days in Waterloo region, called the situation a humanitarian crisis, said the government’s drug policies have failed, and asked the government to change direction and focus on treatment and recovery. Responding for the government, Marjorie Michel (Liberal) said she is working closely with all provinces and territories, including Ontario, to provide support to people dealing with addiction, noting the provinces have a role in this area.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Kelly DeRidder

Conservative
“Waterloo region had 70 overdoses in four days. The government's drug policies have failed. I want the government to change direction and focus on treatment and recovery instead.”
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Mr. Speaker, if the government is serious about strengthening protections, maybe it should actually do it. Waterloo region had 70 overdoses in four days. This is not just a public health issue. This is a humanitarian crisis. Our Conservative plan will keep communities safe. How many more lives need to be lost? How many more families torn apart before this government finally reacts? When will this government reverse course, admit that its policies are failures and start focusing on recovery, rehabilitation and treatment?

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