“The Ongoing Opioid Crisis in Ontario”
The ongoing opioid crisis in Ontario continues to persist, with opioid deaths remaining high and various challenges in combating the issue.
September 2023
Blood Tribe’s Campaign: Addressing Opioid Crisis
Blood Tribe launches campaign to address opioid crisis in Canada, focusing on education, prevention, and treatment. Naloxone distribution and a class-action lawsuit are key components.
“Opioid Crisis & New Bail Legislation: Impact on Indigenous Women”
The article explores the connections between the opioid crisis, new bail legislation, and their impact on Indigenous women in Canada.
FSIN Files Brief In United States Supreme Court in Support of First Nations Appeal of Purdue Bankruptcy
FSIN supports Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation & Lac La Ronge in a US Supreme Court appeal against Purdue’s bankruptcy plan, seeking justice for opioid victims.
First Nations Governments Oppose Purdue Canada Settlement with Provinces
First Nations oppose Purdue Canada’s $150M opioid settlement with provinces, which compromises their claims. Settlement grants provinces priority interest in assets before First Nations. Demand fair resolution that respects First Nations fight for justice.
New Addiction Treatment Centre in Sault Ste. Marie: A Beacon of Hope
A new addiction treatment centre in Sault Ste. Marie brings hope amidst Canada’s opioid crisis, offering support to those battling addiction.
Combatting Canada’s Opioid Crisis: The Need for Addiction & Mental Health Support
Greater addiction and mental health supports needed to combat Canada’s opioid crisis, particularly in BC, says UBCM. The crisis is impacting homelessness and crime rates. Naloxone kits are a band-aid solution, comprehensive strategies needed.
First Nations Lead Fight Against Purdue Bankruptcy Plan
First Nations in Canada lead the fight against Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan. Seek to hold Sacklers accountable.
The Sackler Family and the Opioid Crisis in Canada
How OxyContin Devastated Canadian Communities Purdue Pharma brought OxyContin to the Canadian market in 1996. As in the United States, aggressive and misleading marketing led to the overprescription of OxyContin across Canada and contributed to the opioid epidemic. Rapid Rise in Opioid Prescriptions and Overdoses In the early 2000s, prescription opioid sales quadrupled in Canada. …
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“Unveiling the Canadian Opioid Crisis & Solutions”
“The Canadian opioid crisis is a lethal and ongoing epidemic that affects people from all walks of life, leading to increased crime rates and homelessness.”