Minister Bennett to visit Whitehorse, Yukon to highlight Budget 2023 and ongoing federal investments to combat the toxic drug and overdose crisis

OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Minister Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will host an event in Whitehorse, Yukon to highlight Budget 2023 and ongoing federal investments to combat the toxic drug and overdose crisis and provide Canadians with access to timely, equitable mental health and substance use services. 

A media availability will follow the event.

Date

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Time

2:30 p.m. YT

Location

Jim Smith Building 
New media room (Old Library) 
2071 Second Avenue 
Whitehorse, Yukon

Media may also join by Zoom: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/61644485609

Passcode: 230404

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

SOURCE Health Canada

Media may contact: Maja Staka, Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, [email protected]; Media Relations: Health Canada, 613-957-2983, [email protected]