Notice to the Media - Government of Canada to announce funding to respond to the opioid crisis

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Health, will announce Government of Canada funding to support safer supply projects in Ontario.

On-site media are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early. A media availability will follow the announcement.

To encourage and maintain physical distancing, the event will be available by pool coverage. Media can also join online at https://www.mediaevents.ca/healthcanada-20200918 and by teleconference.

Due to the requirement for physical distancing, on-site media must RSVP to: 613-957-2983 or [email protected].

Date
Friday, September 18, 2020

Time
10:00 A.M. (EDT)

Location
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
955 Queen Street East
4th Floor Rooftop Garden
Toronto, ON

The announcement will be available online at https://www.mediaevents.ca/healthcanada-20200918.

Media can also join by teleconference to ask questions following the announcement.
Toll-free (Canada/US) dial-in number: 1-866-206-0153
Passcode: 5020465#

SOURCE Health Canada

Media Inquiries: Cole Davidson, Office of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, 613-957-0200; Media Relations, Health Canada, 613-957-2983, [email protected]