Ontario Tackles Urgent Substance Use, Addiction Needs

Health Canada

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma, announced more than $11.4 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 8 projects across Ontario.

Through the ETF, the Government of Canada helps municipalities and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities address urgent needs related to the illegal drug crisis. The ETF supports treatment and recovery, as well as prevention and harm reduction services. It funds projects that address immediate needs, as identified by the communities to support local capacity and provide access to culturally-relevant, trauma-informed and evidence-based programs and services.

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